When choosing the right senior care for your elderly relative, it can be difficult to figure out if an adult day care or senior center is the right choice. Fortunately, the experts at Live Well at Iwilei by Káhala Nui in Honolulu, HI, have put together a quick guide for telling the difference between these two types of elderly care.

Senior Center

Senior centers are intended for seniors who are independent and capable of making decisions and taking their medication without supervision. They have all of their mental faculties and are physically capable of doing things mostly for themselves.

Senior centers provide a place for independent elderly individuals to socialize and participate in activities both in the center itself, and off-site as part of a group. They may attend the senior center because they’re looking for ways to fill time after retirement, make new friends, or learn recreational skills like painting or crafts.

Adult Day Care Center

Adult day care centers are for seniors who are not safe on their own but do not require 24-hour care. They may suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia or be otherwise cognitively impaired. Seniors with these impediments require supervision to keep them safe and make sure they take their scheduled medication.

Adult day car centers can serve as a middle ground between unsupervised home care and a residential facility like a nursing home. They’re an ideal senior care option for adult caretakers who have jobs or otherwise need a break from caring for their elder relatives.

Do you have more questions about which senior care option is right for your situation? Call Live Well at Iwilei by Káhala Nui in Honolulu at (808) 218-7777 and they’ll be happy to help. Visit the website to find out more about their full range of senior care services.