Do you have a senior loved one who needs attentive care while you’re away? If so, consider enrolling them in adult day care, where they can receive the companionship they need while you’re at work, running errands, or even just when you need a break. Bethany St. Joseph Care Center, La Crosse, WI’s premier assisted living community for the elderly, says adult day care can be extremely advantageous for seniors. 

Here are a few ways these engaging programs can benefit seniors:

• Provides Excitement: Without major daily responsibilities, such as going to work, day-to-day life can offer little excitement. However, when you enroll your loved one in an adult day care program, it will give them something to look forward to and spark new adventure in their life.
• Promotes Socialization: It’s common for the elderly to become less social—consider adult day care to give them ample opportunity to develop relationships with others their age. Not only will they be able to socialize with other seniors in the program, but they often develop strong relationships with the caregivers, giving them the companionship they need to thrive.

• Offers Opportunity For Activity: Elderly life at home can be accompanied by unwelcome boredom. Adult day care is a great way to get your senior involved in fun activities, such as playing cards, knitting, or even just conversing with other elderly people.
• Fights Off Memory Loss: Research suggests that memory loss affects seniors who are less engaged physically, mentally, and emotionally, so to help fight off diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s, consider adult day care for your loved one. Here they can work to keep their mind sharp by socializing and participating in fun activities.

If you’d like to learn more about adult day care programs and how they might benefit a senior loved one in your life, give La Crosse’s Bethany St. Joseph Care Center a call today at (608) 788-5700. And, if you’d like more information about their facility and the senior care services they provide, be sure to browse Bethany St. Joseph Care Center’s website.