What is Adult Day Stay?
Adult Day Stay is a non-profit organization providing daytime health care and social services for Denton County adults who are chronically ill or impaired. The program is designed to restore or maintain independence while providing support and relief for family caregivers. Adult Day Stay was formed by community-minded citizens representing health-care providers, the government, churches, industries, civic groups, and universities in the Denton area in order to develop a licensed, and Medicaid contracted adult day care program.
Adult Day Stay for is the only program in Denton County designed to provide daytime respite for family caregivers who are responsible for 24-hour care and need a break from the daily routines of care-giving. The agency provides cost-effective and compassionate daytime healthcare and socialization delivered by professional healthcare workers to prevent expensive premature institutionalization. During their stay, clients are provided with assistance with activities of daily living including personal care, licensed nursing care and nutritious meals, Clients have the opportunity to make new acquaintances and socialize with fellow clients, staff, visitors and volunteers. While at the center, clients participate in meaningful, stimulating, and fun social activities designed to enrich their lives and provide continuing educational opportunities. At the end of the day, they are reunited with their families and the family unit remains intact with the potential for a better quality family life.
Why do we need this facility?
One of the most dramatic changes occurring in the nation today is the aging of our population. Because people are living longer, serious health problems often lead to medical and long-term needs that are emotionally and financially devastating for many older people and their families. An adult day care center provides a cost effective option that permits participants who need health, social and related support services to continue living at home with their family. It also allows the family caregiver to continue his/her daily routine.
Who benefits from this organization?
We provide a protective environment for persons 18 years of age and older who are frail, elderly, chronically ill or disabled and should not remain at home alone. Remarkably, the age differences are usually no barrier to the interaction of the clients. Both participants and family caregivers benefit from Adult Day Stay. Services are designed to improve each participant’s quality of life while providing relief for family members who are otherwise responsible for 24-hour care. The community also benefits as Adult Day Stay establishes a continuum of care in the community, filling the gap in service to the frail, elderly, and the disabled.