LIFE's Adult Day Health provides daily services to adults who have physical or cognitive impairments such as:

• Alzheimer's disease and other dementias

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

• Diabetes

• Epilepsy

• Heart disease

• Hypertension

• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

• Osteo and rheumatoid arthritis

• Parkinson's disease

• Pulmonary hypertension

• Renal disease

• Stroke

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

• Vision and hearing impairments

Adult Day Health offers many benefits for participants. Seniors who attend our programs:

• Are able to live at home with their family

• Remain independent longer

• Have a higher level of self-esteem

• Have more control over their lives and decisions about their future

• Engage in meaningful activities and events

• Make new friends

• Stay socially connected

• Are safe and secure

At LIFE's Adult Day Health, our programs and activities for seniors are designed to promote socialization, lifelong learning and days filled with purpose and self-esteem. Days are geared for each individual's needs and preferences and are designed to increase and maintain physical skills and abilities as well as provide an environment of engagement and fun for all participants:

• Focus on wellness and fitness

• Therapeutic individual and group activities

• Activities adapted for all levels of abilities, including Alzheimer's/dementia

• Bingo, card games of all types

• Daily exercise classes including the Arthritis Foundation exercise class, taught by certified staff

• Wii bowling, golf and fishing

• Active games of skill (and chance) including horseshoes, bowling, Blongo and Frisbee golf

• Current events, reminiscing, discussion groups, reading

• Brain fitness activities

• Computer games, internet access and computer classes with adaptive hardware

• Gardening, cooking, woodworking, tinkering

• Art, crafts, music

• Community outings

• Special guests, including therapy dogs, musicians, historians and many more

• Themed days (Hersey's Kiss Day, Veteran's Day, Western Day)

LIFE’s Adult Day Health Monthly Activity Calendar

At LIFE's Adult Day Health, we provide personal care and basic health services designed to keep participants healthy and safe while they spend their days with us. Caregivers have peace of mind, knowing that they are in a safe secure environment. Health services may include the following:

• Vital signs and weights checked monthly (or more frequently if requested by a physician)

• Assistance with personal care including toileting, bathing and eating

• Physical assistance with ambulation, grooming, self-feeding

• Rehabilitative services including physical, occupational and speech therapies

• Nutritious (and delicious) meals and snacks

• Special diets including liberalized diabetic, renal, and pureed

• Medication administration

• Glucose monitoring

• Injections

• Breathing treatments

• Minor wound care treatment

• Routine care for chronic illnesses

• Person-Centered Approach

We are committed to person-centered care, recognizing each person's preferences, abilities and potential in a rewarding, positive social environment.

Yes! LIFE’s Adult Day Health program offers the following services at a nominal charge:

Assisted Showers and Shaves—Our innovative approach to personal care creates an enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere for our participants. Program attendants provide assistance with showers and shaves.

Foot care is provided on-site at each Adult Day Health location. Services are provided once per month through the Caring Nurse Association. Nurses provide a warm foot soak, massage and nail trim. During the process they assess for any foot problems, including circulation issues that are common in people with diabetes.

Hair care appointments can be scheduled at each location. Simplify your life while attending Adult Day Health. Licensed stylists provide hair cuts, styling, or permanents at affordable prices in well-equipped salons located in each Center.

What are the signs that it may be time for daytime support?

Recognizing when a loved one needs extra daytime support can be difficult. Often, families wait until they’re feeling overwhelmed — but early support can make a world of difference for both caregivers and older adults. Here are some common signs it may be time to explore Adult Day Health services:

Changes in daily routines

• Difficulty bathing, dressing, toileting, or preparing meals

• Missed medications or confusion about dosages

• Trouble managing household tasks, finances, or appointments

Increased safety concerns

• Frequent falls or balance issues

• Wandering, confusion, or getting lost

• Leaving the stove on, doors unlocked, or appliances running

Memory loss or cognitive changes

• Increased forgetfulness or confusion

• Repeating questions or stories

• Difficulty following conversations or instructions

Social isolation and loneliness

• Spending most of the day alone

• Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed

• Signs of depression, anxiety, or withdrawal

Physical or health changes

• Declining mobility or strength

• Chronic conditions that need monitoring

• Fatigue, poor nutrition, or weight loss

Caregiver stress or burnout

• Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained

• Struggling to balance caregiving with work, family, or personal health

• Worry about leaving a loved one home alone during the day

If you recognize one or more of these signs, Adult Day Health can provide a safe, supportive environment that offers medical oversight, engaging activities, social connection, and peace of mind — all while allowing your loved one to continue living at home.

You don’t have to navigate this alone. LIFE Senior Services is here to help families find the right level of support, at the right time.

At LIFE's Adult Day Health, we practice a philosophy of person-centered care, recognizing each person's abilities and potential. We provide a rewarding, positive social environment, responding to each person's mind, body and spirit. An individualized care plan, based on interests, needs, abilities and personal goals is developed to ensure that participants receive the appropriate care, attention and services they need. This personalized care plan is reviewed every six months.

We believe that each person makes a difference and that everyone, regardless of age, should be treated with dignity and respect.

Dietary services are overseen by a licensed dietician. A nutritious breakfast, lunch and two snacks are served daily, and special diets are accommodated based on physician's orders.

We follow all licensing guidelines for our staffing ratios and adjust staffing levels as necessary to ensure quality and safety in our programs. Professional staff at each site include: Site Manager, Family Assistance Coordinator, Site Nurse (LPN), Activity Specialist and Certified Nurse Assistants. All direct-care personnel are certified in CPR/AED/First Aid and have their Food Handler permits.

We work closely with families to help them access financial assistance. Options include DHS (Aging Services Division, ADvantage Medicaid Waiver, Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD)), Veterans Administration, and the Oxford Respite Voucher program.