Volunteers usually deliver meals at midday, five days a week.
Senior centers are usually open to those over age sixty and provide a variety of activities including recreational activities, health screening, educational programs, and legal and financial counseling. Adult day care centers offer preventive health services, recreational and educational activities, and well-balanced meals, usually from early morning through early evening, five days a week. Adult day care centers provide a way for caregivers of the elderly to continue working and earning income while maintaining their caregiving role. Respite care is designed to give family members who care for elderly relatives short-term relief from their caregiving responsibilities. Home care includes a variety of services provided in the home, including technical medical services, custodial care, and homemaker services such as cooking, cleaning, and shopping.