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The Adult Daycare Program of the Raleigh County Commission on Aging is designed to assist seniors who are still fairly
independent, but need assistance and/or supervision due to physical limitations or cognitive impairments, such as Alzheimer's
disease or other types of dementia.
The program not only provides a safe, friendly atmosphere for the seniors
who attend the program, but it also offers their caregiver respite, or a break from providing care to their loved ones. This
can allow caregivers to maintain other responsibilities, such as employments, family obligations, or to simply be able to
take the time they may need for themselves.
The Adult Daycare Program is open Monday through Friday, from 7:30
AM to 4:30 PM and is conveniently located inside the Raleigh County Senior Center in Beckley. The program offers
Morning and afternoon snacks
A hot lunch with 1/3 of the recommended daily
allowance of nutritional value
Assistance based on individual care needs,
such as feeding, toileting, and transferring
The program is ideal for seniors who live alone or are isolated. It
not only provides the assistance needed for seniors to avoid unnecessary placement into skilled facility care, but also offers
them the opportunity to form new relationships with others who share similar backgrounds and experiences.
Families
can use the services of the program as much or as little as they need. Because caregivers are only billed for the services
they use, there are no upfront costs or fees, and they do not have to pre-purchase any services they many not need or use.
FEE SCALE
Up to two hours
$20
Two to four hours $30
Four to eight hours $50
Lunch, snacks, and activities are provided at no additional costs. Transportation
in the greater Beckley area can also be scheduled at no additional cost.
For seniors who live in Raleigh County
and have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, financial assistance is available through the Raleigh
County Commission on Aging's FAIR and Respite programs.
For more information about the program or an application,
please contact us at 304-255-1397 or visit us inside the Raleigh County Senior Center in Beckley.
All inquiries
are confidential.
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