Adult Day Health Care

Adult Day Health Care

By Fairfax County Health Department, January 1997

WHAT DOES IT OFFER?

An individualized plan of care to meet the older adult's needs:

• Nursing and personal care

• Therapeutic recreation

• A safe and comfortable setting

• Free time for families

• A more independent life

• Support

• Nutritious food

• Transportation

WHAT DOES IT DO?

Enables older people to maintain as much independence as possible:

• Reduces loneliness and isolation

• Restores and rehabilitates to the greatest extent possible

• Prevents premature and inappropriate institutionalization

• Preserves dignity and enhances the older person's quality of life

A GOOD CHOICE FOR:

• Older people who need care yet wish to remain at home

• Families who work and cannot leave their older relative at home alone during the day

• Caregivers who need respite from the constant care of a loved one

COME JOIN US

For Fun & Fellowship

WHO CAN ATTEND

Older adults age 60 and over who reside in Fairfax County, Falls Church, and Fairfax City

HOURS

Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.

COST

Daily fee based on older adult's ability to pay

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