A major component of your loved one’s ability to remain at home as long as possible is interaction with others. Mind stimulating activities and frequent contact with other people facing similar circumstances is key. Adult day care is a great way to make sure your loved one receives this level of interaction, and can give you as a caregiver a much needed break.

It can also be a very cost-effective option when you compare it with the cost of nursing home care, assisted living facilities etc.  Adult day care facilities can be for profit or run by non-profits and are set up to improve your loved one’s quality of life. There are more than 3,500 adult day care facilities in the United States. Many have registered nurses on-site.  On average it costs anywhere from $40-60 per day and some facilities allow payment by the hour or half day. 

This is a great option for families who want thier loved one with Alzheimer’s to stay at home as long as possible, but need a break a few times a week to run errands or get other things taken care of.

Remember that Alzheimer’s is a progressive illness and it is often perfectly appropriate to keep your loved one at home for what ever works for your family. Higher levels of care become a necessity as the disease progresses. With those higher levels of care often come greater and greater expense. Long-term care facilities such as assisted living facilities and nursing homes can cost from $2,500-6,000 per month or more. 

So adult day care can provide a great transitional means of helping your loved one, without the enormous expense of assisted living and nursing homes. 

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