Information Guidelines
What is Adult Day Care? It is a structured
comprehensive program that abides by government standards and provides
a variety of health, social and related support services in a protective,
homelike environment. The center’s clients participate on a
pre-scheduled basis as walk-in clients cannot be accepted. The
center operates under the direction of a director who is a Registered
Nurse (RN) with a master’s degree in Nursing. Additional
staff includes Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and specially
trained volunteers. Consultants are available to provide services
as needed in order to supplement professional staff and enhance the
quality of the program.
Who is eligible for Adult Day Care? Candidates
must be diagnosed by a physician as having Alzheimer's disease or
a related dementia. In addition, an assessment by the center’s
nursing staff is required prior to enrollment to determine the level
of participation of which they are capable. Ideal candidates
are individuals who have good general health and mobility and are
able to perform activities of daily living with little to moderate
supervision.
How does the Jud C. Hickey Center help caregivers? The
Adult Day Center and In-home Respite Care Program provide caregivers
with a much needed break from the daily responsibilities of direct
care. These services allow caregivers to:
- Continue to work outside the home.
- Delay placement in a nursing home for as long as possible.
- Schedule appointments, run errands, or simply have “personal
time.”
If you are a caregiver who is not taking time for yourself, you may
be putting yourself at risk for serious health problems. As a
caregiver, you devote a significant amount of time and energy to the
person with Alzheimer’s disease. But too often, caregivers
do not recognize their own needs or simply do not know where to turn
to for help. At the Jud C. Hickey Center, we are here for you
as well as for your loved one.
