In addition to turning to family and friends for support -- outside services may be of some assistance as well. The National Adult Day Services Association provides a searchable database of organizations providing adult services daycare. http://www.nadsa.org/find_members/default.asp
Most of the services are in the area of $60 or $70 a day and usually must be paid out of pocket. In addition to giving caregivers a little time to themselves, these centers provide the patient with socialization and activities that provide the mental and physical stimulation they may not get while staying at home.
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In addition to turning to family and friends for support -- outside services may be of some assistance as well. The National Adult Day Services Association provides a searchable database of organizations providing adult services daycare. http://www.nadsa.org/find_members/default.asp
Most of the services are in the area of $60 or $70 a day and usually must be paid out of pocket. In addition to giving caregivers a little time to themselves, these centers provide the patient with socialization and activities that provide the mental and physical stimulation they may not get while staying at home.
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