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crsgregory Asked November 2009

What kinds of elder day programs are there that my grandmother can attend weekly?

my grandmother is 87 and has come to stay with us for the winter. we are trying to find a day program that she could attend maybe once or twice a week, transportation would be ideal. she gets around pretty good with a cane. she also still likes to cook!

AlzCaregiver Nov 2009
the day center my mom attends requires a lengthy application, full medical report, financial statements, tour, interview, etc. Took us awhile to get things together...and yes it offers bus to and from the program, which runs between 9-3. It also requires regular attendance, not a drop in affair at all, and cost can run up to $100 day. Medical helped a lot of poorer seniors attend the program.

If she's still active, this sort of day program might be too restrictive. Perhaps she needs a regular senior center, sign up for a few classes, have lunch there, take Paratransit to/from if they don't offer bus service.

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