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My husband, 84, has a diagnosis of early mixed dementia/ALZ but is still fairly active and independent. He is looking for things to do as he has lost most of his previous social and volunteer activities.
There is an adult day program in our neighborhood for frail, isolated or cognitively impaired seniors.
He does not think he needs "care".
Is it too early to encourage him to attend ?
Thanks for your experiences.
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There is an adult day care program in our neighborhood run by a church group. It seems to help give people something to look forward to. They have a van that runs around and picks up people for the day. Could he be convinced that it would be fun and something to do?
A possible downside, the one here seems to be an incubator for viruses: covid, flu etc. Much like a school class room.
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3 ReactionsHe might consider attending the senior group to help others, in a volunteer capacity, might restore his sense of purpose.
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2 ReactionsCheck out the JCCA if there is one in your town - (all welcome, don’t have to be Jewish) - they run a great program here - but look at it sooner rather than later - I waited too long - my husband would have done great there 2 years ago but now needs more care and found it “too busy”. Go visit on your own any place you are thinking about and most places do a trial day to see if it is right for your LO.
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