Address : 300 East Oldtown Road
Cumberland, MD 21502
Director: Jane Jenkins,RN,BSN,CDE
Telephone: 301-722-0199
Fax: 301-759-3623
What is Adult Medical Day Care?
Adult Medical Day Care provides a home-like atmosphere for adults who need care during the day. The program gives participants an opportunity to socialize with others. Several activities, designed to enhance the participants' quality of life, are planned each day. Many participants attend while their family caregivers are at work; others attend so their caregivers can take a break from their daily routine.
Who is Eligible?
Elderly adults and mentally or physically challenged adults over the age of 16. Participants who benefit from this program are those who:
- Need supervision and/or care for part of the day in a protective group setting
- Need assistance to accomplish the normal activities of daily living
- Need medical monitoring
- Have a permanent or recurrent mental impairment
What is the Purpose
- To allow those individuals to remain in the home and the community by preventing premature admission to a long term care facility or a nursing home
- To provide socialization and stimulation for the participant
- To provide respite for the caregiver
What Does It Offer?
- Transportation to and from the program (within a designated radius)
- Medical care and monitoring by registered nurses and certified nursing assistants
- Assistance with maintaining medication regimens, including set-up of home medications
- Daily projects and activities coordinated by a certified activities director
- Community excursions, such as shopping trips, picnics, sight-seeing, etc.
- Two meals and one snack daily. Theraputic diet available
- Transportation to medical appointments
- Access to staff trained in CPR and first aid and the necessary equipment
- Assistance with personal care, if needed
- Special care units for participants with Alzheimer's Disease
- Can act as a liason with physician if needed
- Staff social worker available when needed
- Registered dietician maintains therapeutic diet
What are the Hours?
Monday through Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participants can attend one to six days a week, depending on their preference.
Who Pays?
The fee schedule is individualized and is based on a participant's income. In most cases, the fee is totally paid for by Maryland Medical Assistance. Adult Medical Day Care is a U.S. Veterans Administration certified site. For qualified veterans, the VA will pay for 2 days a week. Please contact us at 301-722-0199.
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News About Adult Medical Day Care
AMDC's Connie Davis Named WMHS Employee of the Month Adult Medical Day Care Celebrates St. Patrick's Day 2008 Two Adult Medical Day Care Staff Complete National Restaruant Association Course Valentine's Day Court Crowned AMDC Fourth of July Adult Medical Day Care Mother's Day Celebrations AMDC Marks the Arrival of Summer with Activities AMDC Holds Bake Sale Easter Bunny Makes Annual Visit to AMDC Leprechaun visits AMDC on St. Patrick's Day WMHS Adult Medical Day Care Crowns Valentine's Day Court Christmas Activities at AMDC Halloween Activities at Adult Medical Day Care Adult Medical Day Care Puts New Vehicle on the Road Adult Day Care Celebrates National Adult Day Services Week
Informative Links:
State of Maryland Medicaid Information
National Adult Day Services Association
Maryland Association of Adult Day Services
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