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What are adult day programs?
Our programs are much like senior centers — places where older adults can socialize and enjoy group activities.
Our adult day health programs help frail elders and disabled adults maintain or improve their physical, social and cognitive functioning. Nursing and rehabilitative services combined with social programs help our participants stay living at home.
Our adult day care programs provide social opportunities for persons with memory loss and respite for the loved ones who take care of them.
Who should use adult day services?
Anyone who is:
- challenged by physical disabilities or poor health
diabetes * stroke * Parkinson's * incontinence;
- socially isolated or homebound
lonely at home * infrequent visitors
- unable to perform daily activities without assistance
trouble preparing meals * bathing;
- experiencing confusion or memory loss
difficulty managing medications;
- cared for by someone who needs time for their own daily activities
shopping * appointments.
| " At ElderHealth I put away my cane and can't wait to join the action: games, basketball, soccer, volleyball. We're sitting down of course, but I love to compete and to help others that are quite frail. I can get the men dancing; they're in wheelchairs but I can get their faces to light up. I live in an adult family home and I can't wait for the bus to take me to ElderHealth — it's like going to high school! " |
| – Mary, Adult Day Health participant |
Hours
ElderHealth has adult day programs throughout King and Snohomish Counties. In King County, we're open seven days a week and holidays. Regular business hours are 7:00 a.m - 5:00p.m. In Snohomish County, we're open Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Languages
Our staff members speak English, Spanish, German, French, Mandarin, and many other languages.Services
Group Activities
Designed for every interest, our educational and recreational programs
challenge minds, keep bodies moving, and lift spirits. Participants choose
from numerous offerings that change every season. Here’s a small sampling.
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Active Groups
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Educational Groups
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Just Plain Fun
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Health Services
Rehabilitative Therapy
- Occupational and physical therapy
fall prevention * strength & endurance exercises * teaching safe transferring
- Exercise and walking programs
- Training in use of walkers, canes and other equipment
- Speech and physical therapy referrals
Support Services
- Support Groups
Men's * Women's * Stroke * Latino
- Help in arranging transportation
- Bathing and assistance in the bathroom
- Optional worship services
Social Work Services
- Consultation with clients, caregivers and families
- Individualized care management plans
- Referrals to community resources
Mental Health Services
- Psychiatric evaluation and treatment
- Education and support groups
- Stress management and grief counseling
Specialized Programs
For our participants with developmental disabilities
"Get Active Program" participants enjoy many group activities, nursing and rehabilitation therapies. Some highlights of the program:
- Restorative
Group and individual rehabilitation
- ADL Training
Including personal hygiene care
- Psychosocial Skills Building
Including behavioral and social skills
- Variety of Activities
Woodworking * reading * nail care * beadwork * local entertainers * field trips * & more!
For our participants with memory loss
ElderHealth focuses on the quality of life, using human interaction to make each moment measurably better for the person with moderate to severe memory loss. We respect our participants as they are now, responding to and validating their experiences.
- Safe environment with ongoing supervision
- Small groups with one staff for every four participants
- Restroom and feeding assistance
- Peaceful, quiet setting
- Easy socializing and meaningful activities
For younger adults with acquired brain injuries
Our popular "Heads Up Program" is for adults 18-59 years old with acquired brain injury. We strive to foster your independence, responsibility and integration into community life.
- Become more independent
Improve your thinking skills * Communicate better * Use computers * Learn to cook
- Have fun
Exercise * Field trips * Music * Indoor sports * Word games * Computer Lab * Arts & crafts
- Be healthy
Nursing services * Medication management * Foot care * Occupational therapy