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24-hour responsibility, while still playing an integral role in their loved one’s care. By the same token, adult daycare offers seniors opportuni- ties for social interaction with peers, and physical and speech therapy in a non-medical environment.
When researching adult daycare facilities, consider the following as you determine which facility represents the best option:
• Transportation to and from home
• License for administration of medicine and medical procedures
• Bathing facilities
• Professional, friendly staff
• Daily activity schedule
• Meals that are both nutritional and meet the needs of the resi- dents
Also remember that some facilities offer respite care, a service designed to provide caregivers an opportunity to tend to their other obligations without neglecting the needs of their loved one.
Caring for Elderly Parents