Supporting Families and Caregivers
For a much needed respite or to enable family members to continue working, Saint Francis Adult Day Health provides daytime medical care and supervision for elderly persons and disabled adults over the age of 18 who are unable to remain home unattended.
Personalized Compassionate Care
Our care teams are here Monday through Saturday, with friendly smiles and helping hands to make each day a little easier for you and your loved one. We're proud to offer:
Hot, nutritious meals and snacks provided with special diets available
Personal care, assistance and grooming
Many meaningful engagement opportunities
Social services to monitor community needs and coordinate services
Monthly caregivers support group
Medicaid, long-term insurance, private pay, Veterans, and other types of health insurance plans accepted
Transportation throughout Worcester and neighboring towns available
As we see our elderly population growing, we see the number of employees faced with caring for loved ones at home growing. Federal data cited by the American Association of Retired Persons show more than twenty percent of working adults are caring for someone in their home. These middle-aged adults, known colloquially as the “Sandwich Generation”, are often caught between the demands of child rearing in addition to providing care to their aging parents and working a full time job.
Meanwhile, employers are often faced with employees who need to take time off, leave early or call in sick due to these demands. Many employees are not aware of all of the options that are available to them and those they care for.
One option is adult day care. These programs provide the assistance many employees need during work hours. Many programs offer full-day services that include: transportation; nursing care; meals, and social activities.
A typical day in adult day care includes pick up at the home address by qualified drivers and drop off at the adult day care center. Upon arrival, breakfast is served and nursing care, such as blood sugar monitoring, is provided. Typically, there are social activities such as card games and reading. Exercise programs are an important part of the day to ensure the physical activity needs are being met. Lunch and afternoon entertainment usually end the day. Most adult day care programs also offer assistance with daily living activities, such as bathing.
This option can be very cost effective for working families. Some health insurance plans cover the cost of adult day care. But if not, the daily rate is often more affordable than paying for private care in the home.
Knowing that loved ones are being cared for in a safe environment surrounded by healthcare professionals enables employees to regain peace of mind and be more productive at work. If you or your employee is a member of the “Sandwich Generation,” know that there is help out there.