title: Adult day care: an important long-term care alternative & potential cost saver.
abstract: As the number of elderly continues to increase dramatically, families are often faced with exploring how to secure needed care and assistance for a frail or functionally impaired relative. These decisions are often made in times of high stress and families frequently do not have the time needed to explore all potential care options. One important source of family support that is often overlooked or not even known to be a feasible option is adult day care. This article will help the reader gain better understanding of this important service and who might benefit from enrollment in such a program.
authors.affiliation: School of Health Professions, University of Missouri, USA. Oliverr@health.missouri.edu
authors.forename: Richard E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Oliver
authors.forename: Meichele
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Foster
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003631:Day Care, Medical; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008297:Male; D008923:Missouri