Day Care

Day Care centres usually operate Monday to Friday during daytime hours. They can be public or privately run, for profit or non-profit. Day care centres intend to give caregivers a well earned break and provide the person with Dementia with an opportunity to get out of the house while receiving both mental and social stimulation.

For a person with Dementia, attending a Day Care centre can have a lot of advantages although there could be some negative effects that need consideration. For you as a Carer, the Day Care centre will give a well earned break, while at the same time you can be assured that the person you are caring for is receiving a service that aims to help and support them.



Positives for the Person with Dementia

  • Enables them to be in a different type of atmosphere compared to the one they live in every day.

  • Attending a care home on a regular basis can become part of their routine / schedule.

  • They get to engage with a range of people.

  • Join in on educational and enjoyable activities.

Negatives for the Person with Dementia


  • Not comfortable around new people (both staff and other service users).

  • Do not enjoy attending the day care centre or participating in activities on offer. This can bring on stress and confusion for the person with Dementia.


Positives for the Carer

  • They get a break from caring which gives them a chance to do any personal activities or even just relax.

  • They have peace of mind that they are being well looked after with people who are trained in that line of work.


Negatives for the Carer


  • At first you may find it hard to leave the person you are caring for.

  • Feelings of guilt can be experienced when you do leave the person you are caring for.


    
    




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