Adult day care services for elderly loved ones are ideal for those who can still live at home but might need some extra support or want to form new connections to reduce feelings of social isolation or loneliness and feel part of a community. Day care provides a structured, supportive environment and can be a vital resource for families who have care responsibilities, as their loved one receives the care and attention they need while allowing their caregiver to maintain their daily routine. In this guide, we will be looking at what day care services offer, including their features, benefits, and cost considerations.
Adult Day Care Services
At Aria Care, our Connect Day Care offers an opportunity to build connections outside of your own home, whether that is for a day or a few, we offer the flexibility to suit your needs. Our care homes provide a warm and supportive environment, offering both practical help and opportunities to make connections that last. There’s something to suit everyone’s needs and interests, with several activities to get involved in, or you can rest and relax. We also offer personal care for those with dementia, physical frailty, or anyone looking for a more active social life in their local area.
Key Features Of Quality Adult Day Care
There are some key features to consider when looking at day care services including:
- Activities – Are these included, do they suit your loved one’s interests and hobbies, and do they also provide a chance for them to try something new?
- Person-centred care plan – Is a care plan in place to outline the care and support your loved one needs?
- Nutritious meals and snacks – Are these included and available throughout the day so they will be looked after, giving you peace of mind knowing that you don’t need to provide meals yourself?
Benefits of Adult Day Care For Families
Day care in our care homes offer a range of benefits for your elderly loved one and the whole family, including:
- Socialisation – An opportunity for your loved one to interact with like-minded people and their peers, resulting in new friendships and connections being fostered to help reduce the feeling of isolation and loneliness. It’s also a chance to reminisce and share stories.
- Mental and Physical Stimulation – With a range of activities and events on offer tailored to your loved one’s abilities and interests, they can get as involved as they wish, or they can relax and enjoy a good book, watch a film or be pampered in the hair salon (depending on the home and availability).
- Break for Carer – Whether for a single day or a few, day care offers respite for the carer, allowing them to have a break from their caregiving duties, attend to personal matters, or have some all-important me time to relax and recharge.
- Nutrition and Hydration –Depending on their length of stay with us, your loved one will get to enjoy main meals and snacks based on their preferences. From afternoon teas to enjoying a chat over tea, coffee, and cake, mealtimes in our homes are a social occasion as everyone comes together.
- Peace of Mind – You can feel reassured knowing your loved one is being looked after by trained professionals, including administering of medications as required based on their care plan.
Cost Considerations For Adult Day Care
Our day care packages are flexible to work around your family’s needs, whether for a day or a few days, and the cost varies on a range of factors, including the location and care home you choose, length of stay, and care needs of your loved one. Our team would be happy to talk through the options with you to find a package that works best for you. You can find out more about residential care costs here: Residential Care Costs in the UK: What to expect.
Role Of Adult Day Care In Senior Care
As outlined above, adult day care plays an important role in senior care by offering some flexibility at the time that your elderly loved one needs some extra support, care, or would benefit from making new connections and friendships. When moving into a care home full-time may not be necessary, day care can provide you and your family with the support that you need.
Choosing the right day care for your loved one can be a daunting process with lots of questions. Every situation is unique due to the care required, location of the care home, and cost of the care. If you are looking for day care for your loved one, our team is on hand to help you, and your family find the right care. At all of our care homes, we will carry out an assessment to talk through your care needs and put a person-centred care plan in place together, answer all your questions, and support you through the entire process.
