Description:

The Alzheimer's Adult Day Services Program subsidizes adult day care services for persons with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. The subsidy is for up to five days per week of services. The sliding scale for subsidy ranges from 20% to 100% of the cost of services. Additional days may be possible through private pay or other programs; check with the center or the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (1-877-222-3737) for more information on funding or other programs.

The Department currently has letters of agreement with 29 adult day care centers in 16 counties. Participants are not limited to the centers in their county of residence. Applications for this program are completed with the center.

What do contracted centers provide?
-At least a five-hour program day;
-At least one full meal (most provide a light breakfast and a full lunch);
-Programs and activities according to the participants’ interests and adapted for their cognitive and physical abilities;
-Transportation, or assist with arranging transportation;
-Support to families dealing with dementia; and
-Special training for staff on managing dementia.