Benefits

Adult day care can be a great resource for caregivers. Generally, a care recipient can benefit from adult day care because:

It allows him or her to stay in his or her community while the caregiver goes to work
It gives him or her a break from the caregiver
It provides needed social interaction
It provides greater structure to his or her daily activities

Adult day care facilities can provide a variety of services and activities, including:

Assistance with eating, taking medicines, toileting, and/or walking
Counseling
Educational programs or mental stimulation
Exercise programs
Health monitoring (e.g., blood pressure and blood sugar)
Podiatry care
Preparation of meals and snacks
Social activities
Therapy (occupational, physical, speech, etc.)
Transportation services

Social activities in adult day care centers can include:

Birthday Parties
Holiday Celebrations
Crafts
Cooking Demos
Exercise
Games
Music therapy
Relaxation techniques