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T H E C A R E G I V E R ’ S T O O L K I T
CHAPTER 4
OPTIONS FOR CARE
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Is Adult Day Care the Best Fit for My Loved One?
If you check YES to the items below and feel that adding these supports would meet your loved
one’s needs when combined with family and other supports, adult day care may be a good option for
your loved one. If these options are not a good fit, additional resources are explored in this guide.
Caregiver works – is outside home regularly or needs respite support
Yes
No
Loved one must have supervision and/or assistance to ensure safety
Yes
No
Loved one needs support with:
Meals and snacks
Yes
No
Medications, routine monitoring of health conditions
(blood pressure, diabetes)
Yes
No
Physical, occupational and/or speech therapy
Yes
No
Supervision to avoid wandering
Yes
No
Socialization
Yes
No
If you find that one or a combination of the options above is not sufficient to meet
the needs of your loved one, you may need to consider an assisted living or nursing
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Adult Medical Day Care
provides socialization,
therapeutic exercise and activities as well as
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attends to medical needs such as medication
administration, blood pressure monitoring
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breakfast, hot lunch and snack are provided
and door-to-door transportation is offered.
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Active Day of Harford
410-273-2060
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Harford County Adult Medical Care Center
410-838-3222
Adult Day Care Centers
are community-
based facilities that provide care for adults
who need assistance or supervision during
the day. These programs offer support
to caregivers so they can go to work or
manage personal business. Most adult day
care facilities are open on weekdays and
some have extended and weekend hours.
These programs are important resources
that can help families avoid the need for
out-of-home placement of a loved one.
There are two types of adult day care; adult
social day care and adult medical care.
Harford County Department
of Community Services
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