Frequently Asked Questions
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- What is adult day care?
- Who is GADC best for?
- What are the advantages of adult day care?
- Are there any health conditions or physical impairments that GADC would not be able to accommodate?
- Are persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias accepted into the program?
- Are grooming services available?
- What is the procedure if an emergency medical situation arises?
- What are the days and hours of operation?
- What is the capacity and how many members are currently accommodated?
- Does GADC have volunteers?
- Are there any support services for the primary caregiver or family of the member?
- What are the staff’s roles?
- Does GADC provide transportation?
- Are meals provided?
- What is the cost per day?
- How does one become a member of GADC?
- How is GADC funded?
- If a member becomes ill for an extended period of time, would he/she be able to return to GADC after recovery?
- Are members separated into higher and lower functioning groups? Are activities geared toward higher or lower functioning groups?
Are there any support services for the primary caregiver or family of the member?
- Individual and family counseling, care planning, and referrals are provided by a licensed clinical social worker.
- Assistance with obtaining financial aid and entitlements.
- Care Plan for Caregivers closely evaluates an individual’s situation and seeks out ways to best manage the challenges of caregiving, and searches for ways to get the caregivers life back under control.
- Caregivers’ Support Group is open to the community and provides assistance and peer support to professional and family caregivers.
- Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group is open to the community and is for couples facing the challenges of early stage Alzheimer’s.