Most Frequently asked
questions about
Adult Day Health
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What is Adult Day Health?
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How do I pay for the Program?
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How do I get to the center?
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What does the admission process
involve?
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What do people do in Adult Day
Health?
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Does staff provide assistance
with activities of daily living?
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How many days a week can I
attend?
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Who staffs the Adult Day Health
Center?
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What other services are
available?
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Are all Adult Day Health Centers
certified by a state agency?
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Who will meet my healthcare
needs?
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What if I require a special diet?
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What
is an Intergenerational program?
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What are the benefits of
attending Adult Day Health?
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Who are the Sponsors of Adult Day
Health?
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Why are Welch Adult Day Health
Programs Unique?
1.
What is Adult Day
Health?
It is a program for older adults living in the
community. Medical supervision, social services,
nutritional monitoring and recreational events are
offered within a safe, structured, homey environment
during the daytime hours. The Day Health center
provides respite to caregivers.
2. How do I pay
for the Program?
Payment is either by private, Medical Assistance,
Elder Services, or approved insurance plan sources.
Currently, Medicare does not cover Adult Day Health.
More information about financial assistance can be
obtained by contacting the center.
3. How do I
get to the center?
There are several transportation options such as
chair car service, taxi, the MBTA, The Ride Program,
or van service from the local Council on Aging.
Information about eligibility for financial
assistance can be obtained by contacting the Center.
Many families choose to transport one or both ways.
4. What does the
admission process involve?
A completed application, personal interview, and
current physical exam.
5. What do
people do in Adult Day Health?
A full program is provided for members from 9 a.m. -
3 p.m. There are a wide variety of activities
offered. A typical day starts off with a continental
breakfast, exercise, health monitoring, activities,
lunch and more activities. Rest periods are taken as
desired.
6. Does staff
provide assistance with
activities of daily living?
Independence is encouraged, although if assistance
is needed it is provided. The use of adaptive
equipment is stressed to enable independence.
7. How many days a
week can I attend?
A minimum of two days a week. Experience suggests
that members do better with three, four, or five
days a week.
8. Who
staffs the Adult Day Health
Center?
The program director, a licensed social worker,
oversees the daily operation of the center. The
director is responsible for the admission process
and social service functions. A Registered Nurse
monitors the member's care. The activities
coordinator provides the members with a well rounded
activity program. And a program assistant assists
with members daily needs.
9. What
other services are available?
Laboratory, podiatry, vision and hearing, family
support/counseling, educational programs,
hairdresser or barber services are available. Home
Health/Home care, Physical/Occupational/Speech
therapies can be arranged if indicated or requested.
10. Are all Adult
Day Health Centers certified
by a state agency?
Although, certification is not required Welch Adult
Day Health Centers are certified by the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts and meet all state criteria.
11. Who will
meet my healthcare needs?
A registered nurse is available to administer
medication if needed as well as monitor blood
pressures, weights, blood sugars, and provide
treatment as directed by your physician.
12. What if I
require a special diet?
Adult Day Health can accommodate special diets as
ordered by your physician. Day health members are
provided a hot noon time meal as well as morning and
afternoon snacks. All food is prepared to meet the
American Dietetic Association guidelines.
13. What is an
Intergenerational
program?
Children from Welch's onsite Child Day Care Centers
and/or Community Child Day Care Centers visit on a
regular basis. The special monthly events, holiday
celebrations and creative activities are highly
successful with both age groups.
14. What are the
benefits of attending Adult
Day Health?
Adult Day Health will be a new experience for you.
Like any new experience there may be some
apprehension, this is normal. You will quickly find
out that the program will open new horizons for you.
You will have a renewed zest for life. New friends
New interests - Good food - Medical Supervision -
Socialization.
15. Who are the
Sponsors of Adult Day Health?
Welch Healthcare and Retirement Group is the Sponsor
of our Adult Day Health Centers. Welch has a 46 year
history of providing a wide spectrum of healthcare
services on the South Shore.
16. Why are Welch
Adult Day Health Programs Unique?
Welch Adult Day Health is unique because it is part
of a coordinated source of professional and caring
services. Our comprehensive care programs include: ·
- Rehabilitation
and Nursing Centers
- Short-term
Transitional Programs
- Respite Care
- Alzheimer's Care
- Rehabilitation
Services
- Home Health
Services
- Home Care
Services
- Referral
Services
- Educational
Programs
- Support Groups
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