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. 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

Some centers offer showers, foot care,
haircuts, and nursing services for an
additional charge.