Try: Determining the quality of the services agencies that refer programs to you may not have first-hand knowledge of its quality home care and day care providers should be bonded adult day care programs are generally licensed but the quality of care is a little more difficult to determine ask program directors questions such as training of the people who will be caring for the older adult and if the state certifies the level of care ask about the other types of crs at the facility programs that include people with dementia head trauma or other disabilities are more common since specialized programs are more expensive to offer in most cases it is the skill of the staff of respite programs that is more important the diagnosis of the individual consider the staff the staff usually consists of a social worker an activity director and an activity aide who often is a certified nursing aide cna the needs of your cr should dictate the type of staff desired paying for care fee for services such as day care or home care vary widely medicare and medicaid generally only cover certain expenses in limited circumstances adult day care can be expensive depending on the level of services be sure to compare prices and once you select a facility make sure to get an agreement in writing to avoid confusion planning in advance with the staff once you’ve selected a facility be sure the provider understands the nature of the crs illness situation and how to handle problem behavior be sure the provider knows how to contact you and other emergency

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Categories: Caregiver Needs&Support, Maintenance, Medical Physical

Information: Such as physician information for more information consider the national adult day services association nadsa

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Keywords: Adult day care caregiving help

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed