Adult Day Care Adult day care centers provide a therapeutic environment for older adults outside the home. They provide social services and activities in a safe, supportive environment. Depending on the program, health and therapeutic care may or may not be available. It is important to check eligibility criteria. Some centers may not accept participants who are disruptive, have other health problems or are incontinent.
Participants generally attend several hours per day, up to five days a week.
Transportation to and from the adult day care center may also be provided. CRCs help caregivers with information, educational programs and emotional support, as well as planning for and arranging services for a brain-impaired loved one. When a parent can no longer be cared for at home, it may be necessary to consider a residential facility. Arriving at this decision can be quite painful. Both you and your parents are likely to have strong feelings about nursing homes.