Adult day care
Domain : Support
Category : Support and non-drug treatments
Simplified definition
A supportive place where a team of health professionals offer different activities to elderly people with dementia.
Source: Houria Aiouaz, for Alzheimer Foundation
Referenced definition
“Adult day care offers a stimulating social environment for older adults while giving caregivers a vital break.”
Source: HelpGuide.org. Adult Day Care Services. [Internet]. [cited on May 15, 2023].
Note
- Adult day care helps to prevent the isolation of people with AD or other types of dementia and ensures social interaction.