Category: Adult Day

Finding the Right Caregiver Match: Why Chemistry Matters (and How Active Day Helps)

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The right caregiver match can transform daily life. At Active Day, we focus on shared interests, trust, and connection, creating relationships that help members thrive socially and emotionally. Why Chemistry Matters in Caregiving: Builds trust and emotional comfort Improves communication and care outcomes Supports member independence and dignity Encourages social engagement and shared joy Reduces […]

Maximize Your Medicaid Waiver Benefits

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Navigating Medicaid waivers can feel overwhelming. Active Day simplifies the process, helping families maximize every benefit to ensure loved ones receive personalized, person-centered care. These waivers are often the key to unlocking essential support, covering everything from daily living assistance to transportation and social engagement. With the right guidance, families can turn a complex process […]

What Adult Day Services Really Look Like: A Visual Diary from Drop-Off to Pick-Up

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Adult day services provide a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for older adults and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) while offering their caregivers peace of mind and much-needed respite. At Active Day, every day is filled with connection, purpose, and care. Today, we’re taking you inside a typical day at one of our […]

Not Ready for Full-Time Care? Explore Home and Day Services, Together

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Framing the Need for Flexible Support Many families find themselves at a juncture where a relative requires regular oversight or assistance, yet not to the extent that would necessitate continuous, round-the-clock care. This phase can be uncertain and often accompanied by questions regarding what constitutes an appropriate level of intervention. For such circumstances, a carefully […]

Home Care or Adult Day Care? We Help Families Choose Wisely

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As our loved ones age or live with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), the need for additional daily support often becomes a pressing concern. Choosing the right care solution – the one that fits the person’s needs while easing the stress on caregivers – is a deeply personal and emotional decision. At Active Day, we […]

A Day in the Life: Inside Active Day’s Adult Day Centers

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When you think about adult day services, you might wonder: what actually happens during the day? At Active Day, every moment is intentionally designed to provide personalized support, promote independence, and enrich the lives of members- whether they are older adults or individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Let’s walk through a typical day […]

How to Enroll in Active Day’s Adult Day Services in 5 Simple Steps

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Enrolling in Active Day is simple and here’s how we guide families step by step, making it easy for loved ones to access safe care, social activities, and community support. 5 Steps to Enrolling in Active Day: Initial intake call with our team Schedule a tour or free trial day Complete enrollment paperwork Secure waiver […]

Senior Activities to Help with Mental Cognition

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Aging brings many challenges, and cognitive decline is one of the most difficult to navigate as you care for your loved one. Mentally stimulating activities play a crucial role in helping seniors stay connected, purposeful, and mentally engaged as they grow older. At Active Day, our adult day services implement daily activities that improve memory, […]

Brain Games for Aging Adults

Maintaining cognitive health is just as important as physical well-being as we age. Learn our favorite brain games for aging adults here.

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