Is Adult Day Services For You?
Is Adult Day Services For You?
Who benefits from Adult Day Services?
Caretaker: If you answer “yes” to any of the following questions, adult day services will benefit both you and your loved one.
- Do you worry about your loved one’s safety at home alone?
- Do you worry that your loved one is unhappy or bored sitting at home all day?
- Do you worry about the health of your loved one?
- Do you want help to be able to keep your loved one at home as long as possible?
- Does your loved one seem depressed and have no one to talk to?
If you answer “yes” to any of the above questions then adult day services are for you! We invite you to give it a try.
Future Naperville Senior Center Member: If you answer “yes” to any of the following questions, adult day services will benefit both you and your caretaker.
- Do you worry about being home alone?
- Are you unhappy or bored sitting at home all day?
- Would you like a nurse to answer questions about your medications
- Do you want to stay in your own home as long as possible?
- Would you benefit from visiting with people your own age?
- Are you worried that people who help you are stressed or tired
- Do you like to learn new things?
- Would you like to feel you have a reason to get up in the morning?
- Do you need to improve your strength and ability to get around?
- Do you like to get your hair done?
- Are you interested in music, art, poetry, dancing, or story telling?
- Do you like spending time with children or young adults?
- Do you like to go out in the community to try new things?
- Do you like to be entertained?
- Do you enjoy healthy good food?
- Do you need help showering?
- Do you need help getting to the bathroom?
If you answer “yes” to any of the above questions then adult day services are for you! We invite you to give it a try.
Call Mike Cooper at (630) 857-3017 to schedule a FREE 3-hour trial at our facility so you can see what we have to offer and understand the Naperville Senior Center experience, Home Away From Home.
Illinois Adult Day Service Association 2008
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The trial visit is Monday-Friday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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100% luck and no skill (there are no decisions to be made), Everyone can pick up the dice and toss ‘em. Our Director of Fun keeps the pace flowing and the members throwing. “What’s the name of the game, Ray?” “BUNCO!” Prizes for all.
Improved Mood: When you played make-believe as a child, weren’t you happy and carefree? As an adult, you will have those same feelings. It’s fun to not have structure sometimes and just be free to act how you want (well, within reason…). A little make-believe and your older loved one will feel better and maybe, for a little while, forget about other things that might be aching.
Help your mom with projects around her house. Does your mom need a room painted, a carpet cleaned or a banister tightened? If you are capable, help her fix things that are broken or just in need of repair. If her house is in better condition, she will feel better. And you will have some time together with her in the process.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms!
A Sense of Purpose. One of the things that older people miss the most once they retire or become ill is a sense of purpose. They need a reason to get up in the morning! Spending day after day at home alone waiting for family or friends to come by can be isolating. Your loved one could be at risk of developing depression. Enrolling them in senior day care can restore a sense of purpose to their lives and give them a reason to be excited about getting up every day.
Nutrition. Adult Day Care also benefits an individual’s nutrition. Many seniors end up not cooking nutritious meals for themselves because they don’t want to eat alone. Sometimes they just don’t want to make a full meal for themselves. In addition, they may not feel confident using the stove or cooking with heavy pots and pans. When your loved ones attend adult day care, they are getting at least one nutritious meal each day and eating in the company of others.
Mental Stimulation. Seniors need mental stimulation and often they don’t get enough. Activities, crafts, trips, and just being around other people can help your loved ones exercise their mental muscles. This helps them stay sharp and alert for longer periods of time. Studies have shown that seniors who don’t receive enough social interaction lose their mental faculties at a much faster rate than seniors who have strong social ties and get out of the house for activities and social occasions on a regular basis.