The following information can help you understand this resource for caregivers and how an Adult Day service might benefit you and your loved one.

Benefits for Participant

• Preserves independence
• Reduces isolation
• Provides a sense of community/companionship
• Improves quality of life
• Restores balance in time of crisis
• Delays or prevents long-term care placement
• Promotes social and cognitive function
• Safely engages adults in appropriate physical activities
• Creates routine and daily expectations
• Provides nutritious meals and snacks

Benefits for Family/Caregiver

• Reduces stress
• Provides peace of mind
• Provivdes some financial relief as adult day service is less expensive than in-home care or long-term care placement
• Freedom to continue to work
• Reduces anxiety/guilt
• Improves quality of life
• Connects family to the wide range of Camarillo Health Care District support services
• Improves participant and caregiver relationship