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open Monday through Friday from Special needs: The Center can therapeutic activities such as music and
8AM-4PM. Folks often ask, “what is accommodate special needs. For exercise programs. Caregivers, keep
Medical Adult Day Care and what can example, the Center is equipped in mind that your loved one may need
you do for me”? Caregivers oft en ask to manage individuals who use time to adjust to the experience of going

when it is a good time to start Medical wheelchairs, who are hearing or visually to day care at first, however they oft en
Adult Day Care and how will they know impaired, or who are physically or look forward to going aft er attending,
if a loved one would benefi t. Likewise, mentally challenged. joining in activities, meeting people, and
folks commonly proclaim not needing forming relationships.
“that service” yet because they are not Behavior management: The Center
old enough or sick enough. Well, if you is prepared to manage behaviors One thing we have learned throughout

would benefit from health services such associated with cognitive and the pandemic is the importance of a
as medical management, monitoring intellectual deterioration. healthy lifestyle. Being a caregiver can be
of vital signs, help with medications, extremely rewarding, but it can also be
Cost: For many attendees, the Center
or all-over medical oversight, then yes, overwhelming. Caring for an individual
off ers services on sliding scales where

you would benefit from Medical Adult can feel lonely and frustrating, so it is
individuals pay according to ability or

Day services. Medical Adult Day Care income. In some cases, Medicaid covers important to find time to take care of
services will help you with physical and cost for people with very low income yourself. Consider these tips:
social aspects of your healthy living and few assets. Be sure to ask about • Ask for help when you need it.
as well. You can get out of the house, Reach out to family members and

basic fees, and financial assistance with
socialize with others, talk, exercise, friends for help or contact local
fees for services.
go on trips, and partake in all types of services for additional care needs.
activities to keep your mind and body Caregivers, we hope you are all doing • Take breaks each day. Try making

healthy. The services at Medical Adult well and remembering to practice self- a cup of tea or calling a friend.
Day Care include: care. Remember, if you need help, call
• Join a caregiver’s support group
the Maryland 211 for assistance and
Health services: At a Medical Adult Day resources. Additionally, 988 is a 24/7 online or in person. Meeting
Care, health services include medical other caregivers will give
Emergency Mental Health Services and
oversight. medication administration, you a chance to share stories
support resource.
medical treatments, transportation and ideas and can help keep
from the Center to local medical Benefits of Medical Adult Day Care you from feeling isolated.

appointments and referrals are off ered Adult day care off ers benefits to both Planning for holiday celebrations can be

as staff provided medical assistance caregivers needing help and adults a stressful time especially while caring
but not limited to the health services who need oversight during the day. for a family member or loved one with
provided. Additionally, medical day care offers medical concerns such as the elderly
services under the direction of one’s

Counseling: The Center can provide with dementia. The Caroline Medical
primary physician and supervised by a
support services for attendees and Adult Day Care would like to share some
registered nurse.
their families. For example, caregivers information from NIH for caregivers,
support group, case management, and If you are a full-time caregiver, Adult families, and friends concerning
guidance on outside resources and Day Center can provide a much- preparations for the holidays as we
supportive care. needed break. While a loved one is at all are searching for ways to make the
the Center, you’ll have time to rest, run holiday season stress-free and enjoyable.
Nutrition: The Center provides errands or finish other tasks. If you Holidays can be meaningful, enriching
nutritious meals and snacks. The find yourself feeling guilty, ask yourself times for both the person with dementia

Center also offers nutritional education this, “If I wear myself out to the point and his or her family. Maintaining or

programs. Additionally, the Center can of total exhaustion, what good will I be adapting family rituals and traditions
accommodate a special diet or provide to my loved one?”If you are a caregiver helps all family members feel a sense of
a culturally specifi c menu. that works during the day, Adult Day belonging and family identity.
Center can be very helpful as you try
Personal care: The Center provides However, when celebrations, special
to balance a job with caregiving duties.
help with hairstyling, toileting, eating, events, or holidays include many people,
Hours of service for Adult Day Care are
showering and other personal care Monday through Friday, 8AM to 4PM. this can cause confusion and anxiety
tasks. for a person with dementia. He or she
Meals and transportation are provided.
may find some situations easier and
Activities: Daily activities may include
Medical Adult Day Care provides a more pleasurable than others. Th e tips
music, art, recreation, outings, and chance for adults to be social and to below can help you and the person
discussion and support groups.
participate in staffed recreational and with dementia visit and reconnect with

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