Are Adult Day Services Right for You and Your Loved One?

Adult Day Care Centers are one of the newest options for families who wish to care their loved ones at home, yet many communities across America do not have one. For those who are fortunate to have a center in their area and choose this option, the benefits are immeasurable. Darke County has the Shuff Adult Day Center, located on the campus of Brethren Retirement Community, in Greenville.

This program offers a half or full-day option and includes meals, care management, personal care and bathing services, social and recreational activities, and even coordinates transportation for those who need it. This affordable service allows the family caregiver to have a respite break or continue working. Many of the Shuff Club members attend the center for the social interaction with others outside their family. Shuff Adult Day Center accepts PASSPORT.

To see if you or your loved one might benefit from the services of Adult Day Services, complete the questionnaire below.

Are you increasingly worried about the health and safety of an elderly loved one who:

1. Needs regular health check-ups and cannot take prescribed medications without supervision?

2. Can no longer be alone at home safely (e.g., wanders)?

3. Requires assistance with personal care, such as eating, bathing, or dressing?

4. Is more and more confused or forgetful?

5. Has Alzheimer’s disease or memory loss?

6. Is becoming increasingly dependent on your time and energy?

If you said “yes” to any of these questions, your loved one will benefit from quality care in the safe, supportive environment at the Shuff C.L.U.B.

Are you increasingly worried about the isolation or inactivity of a family member who:

1. Has lost interest in hobbies or trying something new?
2. Does not socialize or stay in touch with friends?
3. Needs something to do with his or her time?
4. Isn’t eating well unless you plan for or prepare meals?
5. Is alone a lot, and doesn’t get out of the house much?
6. Is losing physical strength, in part due to lack of exercise?

If you said “yes” to any of these questions, your family member can meet new friends and make every day full of life at the "Shuff C.L.U.B."

Are you providing care for — or worrying about — an elderly family member? If so:

1. Are you neglecting your own health?

2. Do you have outstanding errands on your “to do list?”

3. Are you working or want to find a job?

4. Do you feel overwhelmed, or like you’re falling behind?

5. Have you cut back on your own personal interests?

6. Do you keep postponing your visits with friends and family, or the class you have been thinking about?

7. Would rest from full-time care help you to be an even better caregiver?

If you said “yes” to any of these questions, the Shuff C.L.U.B. can share the caring so that you can be at your best. 937.547.7600