How Are Adult Day Services Different Than Other Options?

If your parents are getting a little older and need some help with daily chores like preparing meals, dressing and remembering totake medications, you may be unsure about where to get them the assistance theyneed when you’re not available. Traditionally, older adults transitioned into anursing home when living in their own home became too much of a challenge. Today,there are a number of options for older adults who are slowing down a little,but don’t require full-time medical care. Adult day services can be a good,affordable alternative to a nursing home for millions of older Americans.

What are adult day services?

Adult day services are usually available during regular business hours and offer a place to take your older loved one while you are at work or have other obligations. While they are at the day services facility, they’ll have the opportunity to socialize with others their own age, while having someone to keep an eye on them, provide meals and help them remember to take their medications and other minor health care needs.

How adult day services differ from other care options

Unlike a retirement community, seniors at adult day services return to their residence at the end of the day. Adult day services allow caregivers to be able to work full-time and maintain something of a private life while still making sure their loved one receives the supervision and care they need. Compared to other care options such as nursing homes, senior cooperatives, and hospice care, the cost of adult day services is much more affordable.

To learn more about adult day services in the Central Florida area, call Encore at Avalon Park today at 407-270-7500.

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