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
Are Adult Day Services Right for You and Your Loved One?
Adult Day Services
Some adults come for the social aspects of adult day care, others have family caregivers who work and must be gone during the day, still others come for a respite break or a change of scene.
Adult Day Centers provide benefits for the participants as well as the family caregiver, often providing a respite break to allow the caregiver to run errands, visit the doctor, shop etc.
Adult Day Centers are very affordable - not only do they care for loved ones in a safe, secure environment, they also provide meals and snacks and help with hygiene, if needed. Transportation, if needed, can be arranged.
If you are not familiar with Adult Day Care Services, click here to access an article on Adult Day Services, published by Ohio State University.
Click here to access Brethren Retirement Community's web site
Adult Day Care - What it is and Who benefits from it
Adult day services include adult day social programs and Alzheimer's day care. The daytime programs designed for seniors with health and or social needs. Adult day services provide a safe, loving atmosphere for seniors who need basic supervision and/or social stimulation.
Programs at an adult day services facility are designed specifically to meet the needs of each individual. These types of programs, however, are normally private pay situations, but some do offer scholarships based on need. Adult day services can provide assistance to seniors who are physically, mentally, or functionally impaired, require some level of care or companionship, need supervision, or benefit from stimulating activities.
Who Benefits?
Both the individual who participates in adult day care as well as their caregiver/family. Caregiving is stressful, even when you dearly love someone. Caregivers need to have time to run errands, get a hair cut, visit the doctor, shop for groceries, etc. Often a caregiver who has a day or half day to take care of these items is able to reduce a lot of their stress, knowing that their loved one is safe and being cared for so they may take care of the other necessary errands.
What Adult Day Services Offer
Adult day care is ideal for seniors who are unable to be monitored during the day by a primary caregiver or simply need daily interaction with trained people who can work one-on-one with your loved one. In addition to activity time, some adult day care facilities offer meal plans, hygiene assistance and transportation.
In Darke County, Brethren Retirement Community provides full or half-day care, 5 days a week, on their campus. Call today for more information or to schedule an appointment to tour Shuff Adult Day Center.
937-547-7600 or email jane.woodie@bhrc.org
Statistics on Caregivers in Ohio
- Almost two million (1,990,000) Ohioans are caregivers, whose caregiving is valued at $9.92 per hour, making the estimated economic value of caregiving in the state $14.2 billion.
- The estimated economic value of caregiving in Ohio is about 20 percent more than the state's total Medicaid spending, and about 10 times as much as the state currently spends on home- and community-based care.
- 34 million Americans (16 percent of the population) provide care to adults age 50 and older.
- 8.9 million caregivers (20 percent of adult caregivers) care for someone age 50 and older who has dementia.
- The majority of caregivers are 35-64 years old.
- Many caregivers of older people also are elderly. Of those caring for someone over 65, the average age is 63 years; one-third are in fair to poor health.
- A significant portion of those in the workforce also are providing elder care to family members. Between 25 and 35 percent of all workers report that they are currently providing or have recently provided care to someone 65 or older.
- Among baby boomer caregivers (aged 50-64 years old), an estimated 60 percent are currently employed.
- Caregivers are often unaware of the availability of support services. As many as one in four has unmet needs, only nine percent used respite services and only 11 percent participated in support groups. (Alzheimer's Association and National Alliance for Caregiving)
- More than 90 percent of caregivers who see themselves as such proactively seek resources and skills to assist their loved ones. (National Family Caregivers Association)
