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Senior Services have lots of events. We also have what's called The Shepherd Center here locally that has activities going on daily for seniors, but not sure how wide spread that is. Also like already mentioned, if your father has any form of dementia an adult daycare center is fabulous as he can be there 5 days a week, and up to 8 hours a day, and they supply breakfast, lunch and a snack and have different activities all the time to keep folks busy. They also offer a spa day where they will bathe/shower your loved one and fix their hair and just pamper them. Also check with his church as they may offer some activities for their senior community.
Check to see if there is an adult daycare where you live. There is a fabulous one in our city. They pick the client up and return them home. They have many games and other activities to keep the client engaged. Their dinner menu seems great. Our doctor recommended that my husband with dementia attend.
Join Nextdoor.com and ask those in your community for recommendations on local adult day care programs -- it'll probably be faster than an internet search, since many churches don't advertise their programs well and faith-based ones are usually less expensive.
Will he go voluntarily? Your profile says he has ALZ/dementia.
Does he need special transportation? Your profile says he has mobility issues.
It will vary depending on his geographic area and, his cognitive and physical abilities and,this interests. Start with his PCP and ask PCP to provide an accurate assessment of your father's abilities and then resources to consider or to assign you to a case manager, usually a licensed social worker who can provide assistance for options. There are usually Senior Centers in most areas that offer a range of " activities " and, other Adult Day Care options etc etc.
By chance, would your father be a Veteran of any U.S. armed forces? I ask this because Virginia Beach, VA, has a significant Navy presence. Signing up for "Nextdoor" in your vicinity is a great idea that another post suggests. To know more about what kind and type of activites your Dad could participate in, enjoy, and benefit from, it's an excellent notion posted by "Janice" to have your father's doctor do an assessments of both his physical and cognitive abilities. Having a licensed Social Worker assist you in connected your father to available and appropriate activity centers is a great idea.
In my small city there is a senior center where I take Tai Chi classes and teach a drawing class now that I'm retired from the college. The center is a wonderful place for all sorts of classes, music, dance, writing, yoga, Tai Chi, art, crafts, and history. There are pool tables and a gym, grassy and shady outdoor areas for picnics and walking. You can go to your city website and see what they offer.
I would google adult day care <name of your city> .
The activities available for seniors is many and varied. You could look for a senior center in your city and from there, see if they have an all day program. Remember you will need to provide transportation to/from the location, however, many cities have public transportation specifically for seniors and/or handicapped individuals.
When you call them to set up an appointment, at least in my city, they will do a free trial day/portion of a day where they can evaluate the person and see if he is a good fit. It is kind of like choosing daycare for a child.
The first senior day care that my Mom went to had the entire range of people from elderly to "need to feed". They also ran the center Monday through Saturday. The second senior day care that my Mom went to had people who had mild dementia and behavior disorders. The disorders ranged from a lady who would roll up silverware in her napkin and put it in her purse to the lady who would run for the door each time the entrance door was opened. Then there was the guy who brought a whole loaf of bread each day, eating all the meals and snacks, and munching on the bread throughout the day. My Mom was a fall risk so both places escorted my Mom everywhere she went. Both offered multiple meals a day (and snacks) and bathing (extra).
Lots of options, lots of choices....and I laughed along with my Mom as she described the "event of the day." Good luck!
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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Also like already mentioned, if your father has any form of dementia an adult daycare center is fabulous as he can be there 5 days a week, and up to 8 hours a day, and they supply breakfast, lunch and a snack and have different activities all the time to keep folks busy. They also offer a spa day where they will bathe/shower your loved one and fix their hair and just pamper them.
Also check with his church as they may offer some activities for their senior community.
Will he go voluntarily? Your profile says he has ALZ/dementia.
Does he need special transportation? Your profile says he has mobility issues.
" activities " and, other Adult Day Care options etc etc.
The activities available for seniors is many and varied. You could look for a senior center in your city and from there, see if they have an all day program. Remember you will need to provide transportation to/from the location, however, many cities have public transportation specifically for seniors and/or handicapped individuals.
When you call them to set up an appointment, at least in my city, they will do a free trial day/portion of a day where they can evaluate the person and see if he is a good fit. It is kind of like choosing daycare for a child.
The first senior day care that my Mom went to had the entire range of people from elderly to "need to feed". They also ran the center Monday through Saturday. The second senior day care that my Mom went to had people who had mild dementia and behavior disorders. The disorders ranged from a lady who would roll up silverware in her napkin and put it in her purse to the lady who would run for the door each time the entrance door was opened. Then there was the guy who brought a whole loaf of bread each day, eating all the meals and snacks, and munching on the bread throughout the day. My Mom was a fall risk so both places escorted my Mom everywhere she went. Both offered multiple meals a day (and snacks) and bathing (extra).
Lots of options, lots of choices....and I laughed along with my Mom as she described the "event of the day." Good luck!
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