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ABOUT CAADC
The Connecticut Association of Adult Day Centers, Inc. is a statewide organization of adult day care providers. The association is open to proprietary and not-for-profit adult day providers. CAADC is a non-profit corporation, and represents nearly all the adult day centers in Connecticut.
To view a list of our members, click on the CAADC Membership button above.
CAADC MISSION AND PURPOSE
CAADC's mission is to ensure that adult day health centers are a recognized professional service in the continuum of long-term care. CAADC achieves its mission through advocacy, development and promotion of quality standards, and member communication and education.
WHAT IS AN ADULT DAY CENTER?
Adult Day Centers offer a variety of health and social services in a protective group setting. Necessary health, personal care, and social services are provided for adults who do not need the continuous services of a nursing home or institutional setting and are able to leave their homes to come to the center.
While caregivers work, do errands, or just have a day to themselves, the day center participants are engaged in vital social and recreational activities. These activities help them stay involved in the world and with people around them.
Individuals who participate in adult day centers have the opportunity to meet and socialize with others and enjoy organized activities designed with their interests and abilities in mind. They are encouraged to try new activities and continue those they have always enjoyed.
HOW DO ADULT DAY CENTERS HELP FAMILIES?
Many families want to keep their parents, grandparents, and other loved ones at home with them. As rewarding as it is, care giving requires both time and energy. It can be an exhausting full-time job. Regular attendance at an Adult Day Center provides welcome assistance for those giving care at home. it can give family members time to meet their own needs. The professional staff at the Adult Day Center is available to listen, to advice and to reassure.
WHAT IS PROVIDED AT AN ADULT DAY CENTER?
A Social Model Adult Day Center is designed for individuals who need supervision during the day. A Medical Model Adult Day Center provides more extensive personal care, medical monitoring and rehabilitative services in addition to structured and stimulating activities.
Recreation: Structured activates are offered, including exercise, music crafts, activities that stimulate thinking and problem solving, gardening, entertainment and much more.
Socialization: Participants enjoy socializing with peers, sharing and enjoying activities and programs with others.
Nursing Services: Participants may receive medication, health screening and monitoring.
Hot Meals and Snacks: Meals and snacks are provided according to nutritional needs and dietary restrictions.
Personal Care: Many centers provide assistance with showers, bathing, hair care, manicures, personal hygiene and incontinence care.
Transportation: Door-to-door transportation is provided to the center and back home again.
WHICH ADULT DAY CARE CENTER IS RIGHT FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY?
- Identify Adult Day Center in your area. The Connecticut Association of Adult Day Centers can provide a list of centers in your area, call (860) 828-8653 or click the Membership button at the top of the page.
- Contact the centers in your area. Arrange a visit and meet with the staff to determine if the center meets your needs (medical or social model, days and hours or operation, transportation, costs, eligibility requirements.)
- Make a checklist for your visit that includes qualities such as: a warm and welcoming environment and staff, comfortable safe furniture, staff credentials, programs and services offered.
- If possible, talk to others who have used the center you are considering.
Take advantage of the opportunity to experience a trial day, which is offered by may centers, to see how the participant might enjoy the day.
For a printable pamphlet on this information click here.
ADULT DAY CARE QUALITY OF LIFE
All persons have the right to a quality life. An essential part of a quality life for the elderly or chronically ill person is the opportunity for care in the least restrictive setting. Adult day services are an option in the long-term care continuum for those who want to remain in their homes.
At adult day centers, individuals receive professional services ranging from social activities and therapeutic recreation to nursing care and rehabilitation services. Adult day services are an innovative way to organize and blend traditional health and social services utilizing a group setting and an individualized plan of care.
The Connecticut Association of Adult Day Centers is authorized by the Connecticut Department of Social Services to conduct and administer a program of peer review. This is the key mechanism through which quality standards are ensured.
To obtain information about opening an Adult Day Center, contact the CAADC office at adc@canpfa.org or (860) 828-8653.
CAADC News Article
Benefits of adult day care
By Mary Hoskins, RN, Mulberry Gardens at Southington
Have you thought about adult day care for your loved ones? Adult day care can be the perfect way for your loved ones to receive the care, supervision and social interaction they need while you get the time you need to work or meet other family obligations. If you're on the fence about putting your loved ones in adult day care, consider these benefits:... for full article click here
CAADC ACTIVITIES FOR THE ADULT DAY CENTER PROFESSIONAL
- Advocacy of adult day care issues in the legislative and policy making process.
- Regular meetings, including business and program components, and an annual statewide conference. Scheduled meetings are noted on the calendar
- Training, education and technical assistance for adult day centers.
- Cooperative efforts with other agencies and organizations to ensure quality care.
- Research and development of adult day centers.
CAADC LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES
To obtain contact information for your local legislators, Click Here
To view Talking Points about Funding Adult Day Health Services, Click Here
2011 Testimony to the Aging Committee Regarding SB 366, An Act Concerning Funding for Adult Day Care Click Here
2011 Budget Testimony to the Appropriations Committee Click Here
For up-to-date information about activities at the Capitol, visit the Connecticut General Assembly.
National Adult Day Services Association
The National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) is the leading voice of the rapidly growing adult day services (ADS) industry and the national focal point for ADS providers. Our members include adult day center providers, state associations of providers, corporations, educators, students, retired workers and others interested in working to build better lives for adults in adult day programs every day. We are positively impacting the lives of participants, families, communities and our nation.
NADSA is a professional trade association that has succeeded in establishing an influential presence for adult day services at national policy and legislative tables. Our organization draws outstanding leadership from across the United States. Our accomplishments have included the development of national recommended operating Standards and Guidelines, initiating nationwide surveys and national accreditation, as well as developing curriculum for professional development geared to the needs of adult day services managers and direct care workers. Our most recent State Association Partnership membership initiative is strengthening and mobilizing a nationwide network of organizations and leaders.
