Alzheimer’s Day Services

Alzheimer’s Day Services A. The key elements of Alzheimer’s Day Services are community-based services designed to meet the needs of adults with physical and psychosocial impairments, including memory loss, through individualized care plans. These structured, nonresidential services provide a variety of social and related support services in a safe setting. Alzheimer’s Day Services include Alzheimer’s Respite Services. Alzheimer’s Day Services operate up to eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week. Alzheimer’s Respite Services operate up to 20 hours per week with operating times to be determined by the agency provider. Alzheimer’s Day Services focus on the strengths and abilities of people served by the agency provider and optimizing the health of the people. Alzheimer’s Day Services provide a structured environment for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia; counseling for family members and/or other caregivers; education and training for people providing services to those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia and to family members and/or caregivers; and respite. By supporting families and caregivers, Alzheimer’s Day Services enable people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia to live in the community. B. Alzheimer’s Day Services provide services for adults with physical and psychosocial impairments, who require supervision, including: 1. People who have few or inadequate support systems. 2. People who require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). 3. People with memory loss and other cognitive impairment(s) resulting from Alzheimer’s and other dementia that interfere with daily functioning. 4. People who require assistance in overcoming the isolation associated with functional limitations or disabilities. 5. People whose families and/or caregivers need respite. 6. People who, without intervention, are at risk of premature long-term placement outside the home because of memory loss and/or other cognitive impairment(s).