Adult Day Health Care
West
Suburban Senior Services'
Adult Day
Health Centers are designed to provide care and companionship for seniors who
need assistance or supervision. The program offers relief to family members or
caregivers and allows them the freedom to go to work, handle personal business
or just relax while knowing their relative is well cared for and safe.
The
Adult Day Health Centers specialized programs are designed to help older and
impaired adults live as normal and happy lives as possible, while remaining in
the familiar environment of their own homes and communities. The Adult Day
Health Center programs promote maximum independence for the older adult and
create opportunities for companionship and socialization.
Goals
The
goals of the programs are to delay or prevent institutionalization by
providing alternative care, to
enhance self esteem and to encourage socialization.
Staff and Services The staff at each of the Adult Day Health Centers work together to create an environment that is safe, secure and stimulating. A registered nurse monitors medications and health needs. A social worker offers support services to participants and families. The activity staff plan activities, exercises and recreational programs, keeping in mind the abilities, attention spans and interests of all the participants.
Costs
The
monthly contributions are based on a sliding scale according to the
participant’s monthly income and the number of days attended per week.
Clients are encouraged to attend five days per week and there is a two day per
week minimum attendance. Residents of Berwyn, Cicero, Lyons, and Riverside
townships may be eligible for support from the Illinois Department on Aging. Veterans may be eligible for a Veterans
Administration contract which assists with the monthly contribution.
The
Adult Day Health Centers are for you as a participant if you would like to
meet new friends, if you would like to be a part of a unique group of seniors
in a pleasant and comfortable environment, or if you need assistance with
activities of daily living. The Adult Day Health Centers are for you as a
caregiver if you need a break from the constant care of an elderly relative,
if you work and don’t want to leave an elderly person alone during the day
or if your elderly relative requires supervision, assistance or socialization.
Adult
Day Care is just one of the many services offered by West Suburban Senior Services
since 1972. West Suburban Senior Services’ Adult Day
Health Centers have served thousands of senior citizens and their families and
have been recognized as a leader in the adult day care field, as well as
having served as a model for similar programs.
For more information, telephone the agency at (708) 547-5600 and ask for more information from any one of the agency's social workers or registered nurses.
Helping The Elderly Remain Independent