Everyone gets a little stressed from time to time. Those who work as caregivers tend to experience more stress and at higher levels. In fact, a recent survey by the American Psychological Association reports that caregivers of the elderly tend to be more chronically ill and report feeling more stress than average. These extreme levels…
Adults with developmental, intellectual and physical disabilities that inhibit daily living skills sometimes have a hard time getting around. However, being active and social is still just as important for adults with disabilities as it is for adults without disabilities. If you are caring for a loved one with a disability, get them involved in…
At Nevada Adult Day Healthcare Centers, we focus on stimulating, rehabilitating and socializing our adult care participants, and one way we do so is through our Annex Program. A classroom for intellectually disabled adults aged 18 and over, the Annex Program allows clients to learn and fully participate in activities like singing, dancing, games, and…
Meet Josephine. She joined Nevada Adult Day Healthcare Centers after a stroke. This is her story. “In 2005, I had a stroke that left me paralyzed. When I came home from the hospital, I got very depressed. My daughter said, ‘We’ve got to find you something to do.’ We began to check out adult daycares.…
Older age and disability can affect how active and social a person is. For disabled adults and seniors with dementia, social and recreational activity is not always easy. The more mobility is limited; the more activity is limited. But, social activity is an important aspect of maintaining independence and a healthy quality of life. Mobility,…
Have you washed your hands lately? And if you did, how long did you scrub them with soap and water? One study showed that flu germs can spread through an entire office in mere hours. Pneumonia is one of the most common sicknesses in the elderly. That’s because seniors over the age of 65 are…
Nevada Adult Day Healthcare is known for providing our clients with daily activities that maintain independence, health and good times. Every month, each Nevada Adult Daycare center provides our clients and their families with the calendar of activities happening that month. So each client will know what to expect before the day begins. Every month…