New Years Resolutions: Caregiver Edition
When the clock strikes midnight on the first day of the new year, many of us decide to make a resolution or two. Much of the time, our resolutions are based on lifestyle decisions and changes that will benefit us physically, emotionally, or how we interact with others. They are promises to ourselves to become […]
Caregivers, You Are Not Alone: Programs to Help Caregivers and Their Loved Ones
Josephine* spends a lot of time and energy caring for her husband, who is a participant at Oxnard Family Circle Adult Day Health Care Center. Her husband, a veteran who was once an IT tech, suffered a severe stroke and can hardly operate a remote control.
What Is An Adult Day Program (ADP)?
What is an Adult Day Program (ADP)? An Adult Day Program (ADP) is a facility licensed by the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division (DSS-CCLD) to provide non-medical care to elderly persons and other adults with physical and/or cognitive impairments who require personal care services, protective supervision or assistance in activities of […]
Skilled Nursing in Lieu of Nursing Home Placement
Anita is 72 years old and lives with her daughter, who has a full-time job during the day. Anita’s daughter is concerned because her mother has dementia and is not able to moniter her own medication and is prone to wandering out of the house.
The Adult Day Program at Oxnard Family Circle
What is the Adult Day Program at Oxnard Family Circle?The Adult Day Program is a program within Adult Day Health Care that is designed for individuals that do not require nursing intervention throughout the day.
