Most of these programs are open during daytime hours, and some also have arrangements for overnight visits. Some provide transportation to and from the center. Others require a family member to provide transportation. These centers offer a safe, structured environment for the older adult. They generally provide lunch and often snacks.
Older adults have a chance to visit with each other and with staff members.
Recreational activities are available and are usually geared to a person's mental and physical abilities. In many ways, this can be a much healthier alternative to being at home. Fees and expenses for adult day care vary depending on your location and the services offered. Many times the fees may not be covered by insurance or Medicare. However, if a physician states that otherwise a patient must go to a nursing home, insurance companies may choose to pay for adult day care instead.