What are Adult Day Services?

 What are Adult Day Services?

Adult Day Services provide a variety of health, social, and other related support services in a structured setting during the day. The typical participants are people needing assistance or supervision, including people affected by Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's or other dementias.  Physically frail elderly people often participate as well. Some programs care for younger adults with disabilities as well.

Participants enjoy a unique opportunity to engage with other adults who have similar experiences and backgrounds.  Individual strengths are enhanced throughout the day with age-specific activities and personal care given as needed by
an experienced, compassionate team of professionals.

Participants rediscover fun through meaningful recreational activities that may include music therapy, exercise, arts and crafts, games, special events, and outings. As services become needed, adult day centers are able to provide personal care including assistance in the restroom, assistance with walking, incontinent care, nail care, oral care, and assisted dining.

Although there may be some variation among centers, OAADS members provide many of the following services:

• Music and music therapy
• Arts and crafts and art therapy
• Personal care services
• Therapeutic exercise
• Gardening
• Monthly vital monitoring
• Assistance with medications
• Hot, nutritious lunch and healthy snacks
• Fun games
• Animal visits
• Memory stimulation
• Caregiver support and referral information
• Special seasonal activities
• Intergenerational volunteer program
• Separate quiet area for participants to rest
• Current event discussion groups
• Regular assessments by trained professionals
• Library outreach services