Insights from The Orlando Senior Help Desk: Adult Day Care

Adult Day Care is a community-based program. There are more than 4,000 centers across the country with more than 78 percent operating on a nonprofit basis. All medical model adult day health care programs are affiliated and licensed under nursing homes. If you are considering an adult day health care program, here are some tips to help you get started in choosing the one best suited for your loved one.

Select a daycare model:

Decide whether you want a medical or social model.

Medical Model Adult Day Health Care Program: The medical model program offers adults who are chronically ill or in need...