What are the benefits of adult day services?

An adult day service might delay or prevent your loved one from needing to move to a long-term residential care facility. The service's programs can encourage your loved one to spend time with others, and supervised activities might improve daily living skills. Even if your loved one has dementia, he or she might be able to enjoy music, simple activities and being surrounded by friends.

Beyond providing social opportunities, an adult day service can serve as a safe and familiar place for your loved one to receive health services.

An adult day service can also give you and others who care for your loved one a much needed break, possibly enabling you to care for your loved one at home for longer. You might use a service to provide care for your loved one so that you can go to work, take care of personal business or simply relax.