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A DuLT D Ay S ERvICES their life, disease process, and/or disability journey. • Emotional and Psycho social: Jane E. Brody in her article “The Surprising Effects of Loneliness on Health,” and in The New York Times’s col umn The Upshot, Dr. Dhruv Khullar, found evidence that social isolation can disrupt sleep, cause abnormal immune responses, accelerated cogni tive decline. Loneliness raises stress hormones and inflamma tion which can increase the risk for heart disease, suicide attempts, arthritis, and Type 2 diabetes. ADS centers offer social engagement opportuni ties and allow individuals to get out of the home, avoiding social isolation and therefore increas ing overall health. Not only do Adult Day Services benefit the program member, but family and caregivers as well. Caregivers can enjoy some much-needed respite knowing that their loved ones are being cared for by a team of compas sionate experts. ADS centers operate normal business hours, five days a week, sometimes weekends. This allows for flexi bility in caregiving while allow ing the member to stay home as long as possible. • Environmental: Programming offers the ability to get outside and be hands on with nature. The environment is supportive and structured, based off indi vidual needs and perception.

dult Day Services (ADS) offer a fun, supportive, and safe space for adults with disabilities and aging con cerns to spend the day. Programming is focused on maintaining several aspects of a person’s wellbeing, including physical, nutritional, cogni tive, and emotional. Curative Connections’ person-centered approach incorporates these healthy aging aspects into our services. • Physical: Physical activity such as walks, stretches, chair yoga, dancing, and exercise are part of a normal program routine as well as preventative educational speakers. These activities have brought improvement in cogni tion, balance, stamina, and pre vent cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Depending on one’s mobility, personal care needs, health screening and monitoring, rehabilitation services may be included within their care plan. If accessibility to the center is an issue, individuals can look into the Adult Day Center’s transporta tion services. • Nutritional: Adult Day Services offer snacks throughout the day and often a nutritional meal. • Cognitive, Intellectual and Occupational: ADS centers offer various program options beyond social programming. Program focus and goals range from cog nitive stimulation to memory training and work/life skills train ing. Social programs also offer stimulating activities and build on the skills of individuals through reminiscence and hands-on opportunities. With the option of various services, there is pro

This environment fosters safety balanced among other physical attributes and encourages explo ration of interests and connec tions. • Spiritual: Though often broad, there are centers that offer reli gious-based activities within pro gramming. • Financial: Adult Day Services are considerably more affordable ($61/day) than nursing homes ($225/day), assisted livings ($119/day), or in-home care ($164-$220/day). Many Adult Day Services also offer funding and subsidized costs to make these fees even more affordable. Family members are also able to continue to work and nursing home placement is delayed. The Chair of the National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council states that since 2011, the first wave of the baby boomer gener ation over the age of 65 has reached 46 million and is projected to reach 74 million by 2030. Americans 65 years old today, can also expect to live an additional 19 years, and wish to remain independent within their homes as they age. In order for indi viduals to be successful with their goals of independence, these aspects of healthy aging are crucial. Adult Day Services fills both of these needs with its structured and social envi ronment while embracing all aspects of healthy aging. Submitted by Allyson Crass Director of Adult Day Services for Curative Connections. Curative Connections is an Adult Day Center that offers a wide range of programming, pro viding overall wellness.

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