Adult Day Care and Alzheimer's Respite

Description

Adult Day and Alzheimer's Respite programs provide social and related support services for older persons and those with Alzheimer's disease. These programs are designed to ease some difficulties of daily living while helping elder Kentuckians remain in the mainstream of community life.

Eligibility

Participants must be age 60 or older, physically disabled or frail and need care during part of the day; or

Be age 60 or older, experiencing mental confusion and in need of care to prevent injury and assure proper nutrition and medication use; or

Be age 60 or older and likely to benefit from individualized attention and social structure; or

Be any age with a diagnosis of probable Alzheimer's disease or related dementia, as confirmed by a written statement from a physician.

Services

Certified Adult Day programs include supervision and care provided during any part of a day, but less than 24-hour care. All programs offer help with self-administration of medications, personal care services, self-care training, social activities and recreation.

Adult Day Health Services

Adult Day Centers may be licensed as Adult Day Health Services Centers to provide continuous supervision of participants' medical and health needs.

Alzheimer's Respite

Alzheimer's respite is a program of supervision and care provided to a person with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia to give caregivers temporary relief from caregiving duties.

Following this link for list of Adult Day that have been certified in Kentucky, listed by county.

Contact Information

For more information about Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, you may contact the Division of Aging Services or the Alzheimer's Association office in your local area.