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Senior
Day Health
833-4101,
ext. 13387
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Aiding
in independent living for seniors
If
your parent or grandparent needs more services than
you can provide while you are at work, you should consider
the MDH Day Health Services Program. Day Health provides
daytime recreational and health-related care for senior
citizens age 60 or over in a homelike setting.
Cost
of care is based on the Senior Citizen's finances.
 Day
Health also provides:
- group
and independent structured activities
- community
outings
- medical
supervision
- exercise
- crafts
- family
support group
- social
services
- healthy
snacks and a hot, nutritionally balanced noon meal
- transportation
- holiday
celebrations
- seasonal
trips
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For more information, call Day Health
Services 833-4101, ext. 13387.
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Helping
Older People...
- Find
friends, enjoy organized activities and become part of a
caring, supportive group in a warm, homelike atmosphere.
- Have
a reason to enjoy the present and look forward to the future
- Rely
less on family and more on yourself (and your new friends.)
- Get
support while maintaining dignity and feel secure while
remaining part of the community.
Helping
Families...
- Group
and individual programming administered by a team of caring
professionals ensures the right type and amount of care
for your older family member.
- Families
have the time to renew their energy and meet their own needs.
- Relieves
the stress associated with being solely responsible for
the care of an elderly family member.
- Short
term or long term option.
Who
is Eligible for Services?
Most
Day Health Services participants are over 60 and are in need
of health-related services or social activities in order to
function independently in their own home or with their families.
The program is designed for the older person who needs enhanced
assistance greater than the family can provide.
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Who
will care for me or my loved one?
 Our
staff is made up of caring professionals and volunteers. They
work together as a team to provide care and activities appropriate
for each individual. Members of the team include:
- Program
Director
- Licensed
Practical Nurses
- Activity
Coordinator
- Program
Aides
- Van
Drivers
- Other
healthcare professionals
How
will I pay?
Our payment
structure is designed to allow individuals of all income levels
access to Day Health Services. Many people qualify for one
of the various programs which help offset the expense of these
services. To find out more about costs and payment methods,
contact the McDonough District Hospital Day Health Services
Director at (309) 833-4101, Ext. 13387.
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McDonough
District Hospital's Department of Gerontology was established
in accordance with the bequest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wallace
Fellheimer. Three years of legal interpretation were
required to determine the kinds of programs which would
best comply with the Fellheimer intent. It
is through their kindness that the Department of Gerontology
is able to offer Day Health Services.
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