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 Your
Options
If
you or your loved one are in need of health and social services
and desire to stay in your own home or community setting, adult
day services may be the best alternative for you!
In
order to help you decide, and so that you can select a program that
matches your needs, we have provided the following chart to help
you compare programs. For example, you or your loved one may be
healthy and need a place to meet with others for social and recreational
activities. In this case, a senior center may be a good choice.
If you want a program that offers 24-hour assistance, check out
assisted living or nursing home programs.
As
an alternative to 24-hour assistance, you may want to consider adult
day services. The staff at the centers can help you decide if adult
day services is the right option for you!
San
Francisco Adult Day Services - The Healthier Long-Term Care Solution
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PROS
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As
Compared To
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Adult
Day Services
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*MediCal
reimbursable
*Private pay sliding fee scale
*Social, craft activities
*Supervised recreational activities
*Transportation & lunch provided
*Allows respite for caregivers |
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Not
reimbursable by many insurance plans or HMO's |
| Assisted
Living |
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24-hour
care |
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*Very
limited availability in SF
*Fairly high cost |
| Home
Health Services |
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*Reimbursable
by insurance or Medicare (as long as person is
improving)
*Allows
respite for caregivers
*Costs based on skill-set of companion
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*High
cost if not insurable
*Generally 4-hour/day minimums
*RN
medical support only
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| Senior
Centers |
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*Minimal
cost - usually free
*Social, craft activities
*Some recreational activities
*Allows respite for caregivers
*Some offer lunch meals
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*Unsupervised
- not for infirm seniors
*No health care or support
*Generally no transportation |
| Nursing
Home/ Skilled Nursing Facility |
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*24-hour
care
*Full medical support |
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*High
cost
*Often caregivers feel guilty |
Adult
Day Services are very affordable vs. other long-term care alternatives
All Centers have a sliding scale fee structure, based on the participant’s
ability to pay.
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