Purpose of Adult Day Health Care
Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) facilities are licensed, community-based day programs that help keep people out of nursing homes. Personnel at ADHC centers work with older adults and their families to promote independence.
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Identification
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Each state has its own set of licensure requirements and regulations governing ADHCs. In California, for example, ADHCs are licensed by the Department of Public Health and certified by the Department of Aging for participation in the Medi-Cal (Medicaid) program.
Philosophy
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An ADHC may focus on restoring or maintaining a participant's ability to care for herself, meeting her social and health needs, and preventing or delaying nursing home placement.
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Features
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Health services within an ADHC are provided by a team of providers that may include physicians, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
Benefits
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An ADHC offers a safe environment where participants benefit from the right level of supervision, socialization, therapeutic recreational activities, meals, nutritional counseling, and health services.
Tip
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When you're looking at adult day programs, it's important to differentiate between ADHCs and adult day care centers that are focused on social activities. A social-based adult day care program does not necessarily provide nursing services, medical oversight, or therapy services.
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