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Samaritan House
THRIFT SHOP

Wed.-Fri. 10 AM - 2 PM
Sat. 9 AM - noon

Fifth Street in Denton behind the Post Office
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
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RN on Call Sponsored by United Concerned Christians
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^ŶĂĐŬƐ Θ ĞǀĞƌĂŐĞƐ Behavior management: The Center Also caregivers, keep in mind the
>ĂƵŶĚƌLJ Θ ,ŽƵƐĞŬĞĞƉŝŶŐ is prepared to manage behaviors Hotline phone number for AFA is 866
associated with cognitive and 232-8484. In addition, visit the website
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ĂƌĞ ĨŽƌ >ĞǀĞůƐ ϭ͕Ϯ͕ϯ intellectual deterioration. These may for helpful information and daily activity
include wandering, incontinence, videos. Remember, the internet is full
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hallucinations, sexually inappropriate of helpful resources; if you have internet
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behavior or speech diffi culties. access availability please utilize it and
WŽƐƚͲƌĞŚĂďŝůŝƚĂƟŽŶ WĂƌƚŶĞƌƐŚŝƉƐ explore resources.
ǁŝƚŚ ŽĐƚŽƌƐ ĂŶĚ dŚĞƌĂƉŝƐƚƐ Cost: For many attendees, the Center

ĂŶĚ ŵƵĐŚ ŵŽƌĞ͘͘͘ off ers services on sliding scales, where Benefits of Medical Adult Day Care
individuals pay according to ability or Adult Day Care off ers benefits to both

www.arcadia-living.com income. In some cases, Medicaid covers caregivers needing help and adults who
Arcadia of Denton cost for people with very low income are in need of oversight during the day.
701 S. 5th Ave and few assets. Be sure to ask about basic Additionally, Medical Day Care off ers
(Formerly Gables at Caroline) fees, and financial assistance with fees services under the direction of one’s

Come Home to Arcadia for services. primary physician and supervised by a
Caregivers, we hope you are all doing registered nurse.
Counseling: The Center can provide well and remembering to practice self- If you are a full-time caregiver, Adult
support services for attendees and their care. Remember if you need help call Day Center can provide a much needed
families. For example, caregivers support the Maryland 211 for assistance and break. While a loved one is at the Center,
group, case management, and guidance resources. If you are in need of help you’ll have time to rest, run errands or
on outside resources and supportive with caregiving due to Covid-19, call the finish other tasks. If you fi nd yourself

care. Maryland Caregivers for Seniors Corp at feeling guilty, ask yourself this, “If I
211 or 800-337-8958. Seniors or their wear myself out to the point of total
Nutrition: The Center provides
loved ones may request assistance from exhaustion, what good will I be to my
nutritious meals and snacks. The
the Caregiver Services Corps if a friend loved one?”
Center also offers nutritional education

or family member who typically provides
programs. Additionally, the Center can If you are a caregiver that works
care becomes temporarily unavailable.
accommodate a special diet or provide during the day, Adult Day can be very
Volunteers can be deployed to seniors’
a culturally specifi c menu. helpful as you try to balance a job with
homes to provide assistance, including
Personal care: The Center provides with maintaining daily hygiene routines, caregiving duties. Hours of service for
help with hairstyling, toileting, eating, preparing meals, picking up groceries Adult Day Care are Monday through
showering and other personal care tasks. or medications, or connecting virtually Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Meals and
transportation are provided.
with health care providers.
Activities: Daily activities may include
music, art, recreation, outings, and Those in need of assistance should call Medical Adult Day Care provides a

discussion and support groups. 211 to be connected with the Caregiver chance for adults to be social and to

Services Corps Help Center. Trained participate in staffed recreational and
Special needs: The Center can therapeutic activities such as music and

staff at the Call Center will triage the
accommodate special needs. For exercise programs. Caregivers, keep in
caller’s needs and help match them with
example, the Center is equipped to mind that your loved one may need time
a volunteer. The Call Center is available

manage individuals who use wheelchairs, to adjust to the experience of going to
seven days a week and is capable of
who are hearing or visually impaired, day care at first, however they oft en look

taking calls in many languages.
or who are physically or mentally
challenged.
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