Adult Day Center Observation Report

All of the patients on my unit in my former position were in the beginning and mid stages of Alzheimer’s with one or two very alert ones. The challenge was keeping the more alert residents from rapid mental decline. The key in maintaining the resident’s dignity is providing an environment where they can participate in their level of care,

Creating new support for modernizing multipurpose senior centers including a plan to use the skills and services of older individuals in pain and unpaid

The Kids Learning Centre is a privately-owned day care facility and non-formal educational institution for children up to 12 years old. It is located at the heart of the City of Downtown, just behind The Business Building, a convenient place where parents and guardians can drop off their children safely. It operates from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM daily, and closes only during major holidays.

At Children’s Discovery Center the daycare is split into two buildings, one building is for the children in pre-school and the second building is for infants to three year olds getting ready to start pre- school. The classroom I observe is for children 18 months to 28 months. They are about fourteen children in the class with two teachers. The way the class is set up the younger students and their two teachers share one classroom, but the teachers and their toddlers are not in the same room until lunch time and nap time. The classroom has a kitchen, reading area, girls and boys bathroom, activity tables and there is a connecting room for the children to have bible time and free play. The discovery center has three separate playgrounds for the

This facility promotes the traditional residential qualities of privacy, choice, control, and personalization of one 's immediate surroundings. Our goals to engage residents in activities and schedules designed for diminishing mental skills are comforting. In the memory care, we will set the details like a memory box, where a resident can store photos, personal items, and cherished that moment.

Senior Centres- The centres act as a social gathering and networking place for seniors who are able to function on an independent basis. Social, cultural and recreational activities are usually offered. These may also include day trips, matinees at the theatre, communal meals, health screenings, volunteer opportunities and even legal and financial services. Generally speaking services are free or available at a low nominal fee to all participants.

Exercises classes and group support to continue exercising is another program that will benefit the community the hospital serves.

Opening in 1966, Oaknoll began with the aspiration of providing a home and living environment with guaranteed for care for all residents. Since that time, there have been many changes to its physical appearance, but Oaknoll’s mission to serve its resident is the same (Napoli). Though the floor plan can be confusing, the feeling of the place is warm and inviting. The opening lobby has high ceilings, a fireplace, and inviting furniture perfect for a quick visit. Oaknoll’s wide hallways accommodate the wheelchairs and walkers some residents use to get around and the light-colored walls and well-placed windows give a feeling of openness. Furthermore, there are several family rooms with tables and couches for a meal or get-together. If a family wishes to visit longer, Oaknoll has three guest rooms available so they can be close by (“Oaknoll”). One of the most unique traits of Oaknoll’s decor is the artwork displayed as all art found in the public spaces and hallways is either donated or created by residents, adding a personal touch to the facility. Also, community is a major theme throughout the building. With a large dining and activity room, a small theater, a game room, and public cafés, there are many places residents can gather. The new additions to Oaknoll provided community value as well as estate

Adult day care signifies an increasing option for many families with loved ones who require long-term care. Adult day care can be offered by for- profit, or not for-profit organizations. Some large nursing homes also offer day care services on the site. Adult day care programs offer care services such as meals,

This Senior Center offers multi-services such as congregate dining and Spanish, Creole and American meals cooked fresh on site. Recreational activities include Zumba, bingo, Pokeno, dominoes, billiards, arts & crafts and more. Professional services include legal aid, podiatry care, health screenings, education counseling and programs on spirituality. The volunteer program offers opportunities to give back to the community through advocacy work as well as aid in the daily function of center activities. For spiritual well-being, the center offers mass and worship services. Outings include trips to casinos, malls and local shopping centers. Eligible members receive subsidized para-transit rides or center van services when available. Counseling includes individual sessions, mental health group work, and peer support groups as well as therapeutic activities offered by the Alzheimer’s Association. Languages spoken by staff include Spanish and English, Mon. to Fri. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

They offer classes for youth that include, summer camps, role model programs, youth fitness programs swim and gym time among many other activities offered. They promote healthy living by providing access to the community to its facility and keeping in mind the needs of each individual when it comes to membership fees so that it is affordable. They also give many lectures on healthy eating, art, and pastimes the community might have an interest in. They show social responsibility by offering programs that partner with local hospitals that focus on diabetes, support groups for cancer patients etc. which makes us aware of the community’s responsibility to take care of these group of people that are the most

Dementia is an extremely common disease among the elderly, with 4 million Americans currently suffering from the Alzheimer’s type alone. Figures show that 3% of people between the ages of 65-74 suffer from the disease, rapidly increasing to 19% for the 75-84 age bracket, and as high as 47% for the over 85s. Therefore, it is easy to see why Dementia is such a large part of many people’s lives, whether they are suffering from the condition themselves, or have an elderly relative who requires full time care just to undertake simple day to day tasks. The disease can be extremely traumatic for the patient and their families, as the person, who may have been extremely lively and bright throughout their

Assisted Living Homes are designed to provide residents with basic everyday assistance. An important aspect is that assisted care facilities provide a safe and comfortable environment for older adults who need assistance with duties such as bathing, dressing, shopping, cooking, grooming, arranging doctor’s appointments, medication administration and laundry services. These facilities have social and recreational activity programs designed to keep the residents active. The recreation groups provide residents with activities for enjoyment, exercise, and interactions with others to build character. Special activities such as luncheon,

Declining health and depression are two of the largest reasons families look into assisted living homes for aging loved ones. Making sure that the healthcare needs of the elderly are met becomes a priority for every family as the roles begin to reverse from the parent being the primary caregiver of their children to the children being responsible for meeting the needs of aging parents. Diseases such Alzheimer’s and dementia are very difficult for not only the

The older adult population in the United States has steadily increased thanks to technology and medical advances. While this definitely is an undeniable achievement, it also creates some challenges that society was not as prevalent to face before. Now that people are living longer it’s also means that often times family members are becoming caregivers to their loved ones during their so called golden years. Not only may it be difficult to care for a loved one, but it also becomes even more burdensome when their loved has a disability. In fact “dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide.” (2016). Fortunately there are adult day centers that serve people with dementia and provide services that can benefit them. However many times caregivers are forgotten about and aren’t provided services that can also benefit them as well. While it does take a bit of pressure off of the caregivers while their loved ones are at the day center, it does not eliminate all the other effects. Many people may not be aware that there are detrimental effects that a caregiver may experience as a result of caring for someone with dementia.