Alzheimer's Day Health Center
Overview of Services
The staff develops an individualized health care plan for each participant based on physician's orders, as well as rehabilitation and nursing assessments.
The following services are components of the Alzheimer's Day Health Center:
- Skilled nursing, which includes assessment, treatment, monitoring of participant's condition and basic nursing care.
- Supervision and administration of medication
- Two nutritious meals and a snack prepared under the direction of a registered dietitian.
- Social and recreational activities designed to meet the needs of the individuals. Activities are based on life skills and include music, historic recall, and support with activities of daily living. All programming is focused on achievable tasks that promote self esteem.
- Ongoing communication with the participant's personal physician
- Rehabilitation services such as neuropsychological evaluation, physical, occupational, speech and personal nutritional assessment.
- Education to assist the family with their role in the participant's treatment plan.
- Counseling, caregiver support groups, and social services for families
- Referral services to community-based health and social agencies

