ADS Intro

ADULT DAY SERVICES INTRODUCTION

Our World Adult Day Services provide a supportive group setting during day time hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) for people with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. These services include a planned program that provides a variety of health, social and support services in a protected environment.

The benefits of Our World for participants include:

	Friendships with peers and staff. A structured and loving environment gives the participants a sense of belonging to a community, which can alleviate the loneliness and depression that often occur in the elderly.
	Physical and mental activities that are varied and available provided all day long.
	Health care support of several kinds, including nursing and personal hygiene care.
	Freedom of movement in a protected, safe environment, supported through a casual, family-type atmosphere.
	Contact with children through a variety of activities on a daily basis.
	An opportunity to feel useful and to be connected to others.

The benefits of Our World services for caregivers include:

	Peace of mind, knowing their loved one is in an active, supportive, and safe setting.
	A break from the often round-the-clock demands of caring for their loved one.
	Support from professionals as well as from others in the same situation.
	The flexibility of getting professional day care for their loved one as many or as few hours or days of the week as fit into their personal or family schedules.

Our World is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization.

Our World provides:

Social activities that enrich, such as field trips, art activities, musical performances, guest speakers, special celebrations and intergenerational with children from the Child Care Center.

Transportation is available to and from home on a daily basis.

Home cooked meals and nutritional snacks are prepared daily in our own kitchen, and special needs, such as those of diabetics, are accommodated.

Health services are provided by a registered nurse, who monitors general health (weight, blood pressure), medications and special needs.

Personal hygiene support is available on a fee basis.

Hair care is provided weekly by a local beautician.

Podiatrist visits are available on a bi-weekly basis.

Physical therapy can be provided, based on physician prescription.

DAILY SCHEDULE FOR ADULT DAY SERVICES

6:00-10:00	Snack and conversation
10:30	Morning activities
11:30	Exercises
12:00	Lunch
1:30	Afternoon activities
2:30	Snack
3:00-6:00	Individual choice and rides home

Our World Adult Day Services provide a supportive group setting during day time hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) for people with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. These services include a planned program that provides a variety of health, social and support services in a protected environment.

Send mail to cdoil@apci.net with questions or comments about this web site. Last modified: 03/15/07

Send mail to cdoil@apci.net with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: 03/15/07