Adult Day Programs: What's your experience?

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.

He might consider attending the senior group to help others, in a volunteer capacity, might restore his sense of purpose.

Check 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.

@4goakley, I like @1995victoria's suggestion of maybe talking with the organizers of the adult program if your husband might have a volunteer role. They might appreciate his help.

Did you decide to check it out with your husband?

Thank you Colleen.
We are actually going to a holiday gathering at the centre next week and we also plan to speak with the program organizers. Using the volunteer approach is an excellent idea.
I appreciate the feedback and encouragement I have received from this site !

UPDATE
Through our local health organization and dementia society , I registered for adult day programs last December. My husband has been attending one since March and LOVES it !! Excellent activities , entertainment, meals, and such kind and friendly staff. He can’t wait to go each week and it gives me a day to do my own thing.
We also attend a monthly support group for couples.
( Caregivers have a separate meeting while loved ones are engaged in activities.)
There are resources out there if you seek them . Good luck.

@4goakley the set up you talked about sounds great! Are there any restrictions placed on those who sign up? And what about transportation?

Hi Becky
This is in Ontario, Canada. Anyone with a dementia diagnosis or a doctor’s referral can sign up for programs which are government subsidized. I drive my husband but transportation is also available at a slight additional cost.

I lived in Canada for four years back in the '70s. It's a great country. (I'm American)

My husband had a great experience with an organization called Aloha that is located in Marietta, GA, staffed almost completely by volunteers. He loved it and looked forward to going. The volunteers made him feel so welcome. We only discontinued it when he was unable to participate anymore. This organization also offers two very helpful support groups monthly, one of which I attend though my husband is now in a personal care home.