Caregivers come to an adult day care center for several different reasons, but they all have one thing in common: they need caregiver support. The myth that caregivers aren’t allowed to participate couldn’t be further from the truth. The adult day care facts are: centers are not only a social day care for the…
Love isn’t about money or gifts, but time spent with the people you care about most. Valentine’s Day is a great time to remind each of your loved ones how much they mean to you by spending some quality time. Las Vegas offers some exciting activities for disabled family members of all ages, but…
Roses are red, violets are blue, heart disease can affect loved ones and you, too. The most important event in February is not Valentine’s Day but Heart Awareness Day and Heart Disease Awareness month. Celebrate National Wear Red Day 2017 on February 3rd by handing out heart awareness ribbons instead of chocolates. This is…
At Nevada Adult Day Healthcare Centers, we celebrated our 13 year anniversary this month. The first location was opened on January 4, 2004, three months after our founder and President of Nevada Adult Day Healthcare Centers, Chris Vito, came up with the idea. To celebrate our 13 year anniversary, here are 13 things we…
Any situation in life, bad or good, can always improve if you add a puppy. If dogs aren’t your thing, then add a kitten, bunny, or lizard. Whatever animal you chose as a companion for disabled family members, studies show their friendship provides numerous health benefits. Animals are a source of comfort, especially for…
Caregivers know the family member they care for better than anyone else. So when something starts to seem “off” about your disabled senior family member, trust your gut. Symptoms of mental disorders or physical illness might not be immediately apparent to other family members, friends, or even physicians. But if you start to notice a…
No one is more selfless than a caregiver. They make themselves available to their disabled loved ones and make adult disabled care their priority. But what about caregiver self care? Is there such a thing as care for the caregiver? Or is it just a caregiver myth? Here’s some advice for caregivers of elderly…
Video games aren’t just for the young! Studies show video games can benefit those young at heart, too. It’s a good thing because you might be running out of elderly activity ideas and your senior family member may be burnt out on crossword puzzles and board games. Try switching it up during your next family…
Are you a caregiver whose New Year’s resolution was to spend a little more time focusing on yourself? If so, you’ve probably been looking into adult day care and adult day healthcare options for your disabled loved one. But what is the difference between an adult day care and an adult day healthcare? Proper care…
Do you know what disability awareness means? Historically, the phrase was associated with being knowledgeable of others’ disabilities, but knowledge without action is no longer enough. The disability awareness definition is to educate the public of laws and policies regarding disabled persons, which protect them from discrimination. While you’re marking important dates on your…
