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California Alzheimer's Day Care Resource Centers (ADCRC)
What are California's Alzheimer's Day Care Resource Centers?
This program, abbreviated ADCRC, provides day care services for Alzheimer’s patients and support for their caregivers at a network of 36 adult day care centers around the state. By offering reduced rate day care services, California hopes to prevent or delay the institutionalized of individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia or related memory disorders.
What are the Eligibility Requirements to Receive Alzheimer's Day Care?
To receive care services in this program, individuals must be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, dementia or related memory disorders and require supervision. Priority is given to individuals with moderate to severe levels of impairment. Priority may also be given to individuals that reside locally. There are no income and asset limits; and fees are based on a sliding scale. Each of the 36 ADCRC sets its own fee schedule.
What Services are Provided in the ADCRC Program?
The ADCRC Program provides services and supports to both individuals with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. While the exact services differ at each Resource Center, typically they include the following:
-Adult day care
-Care planning
-Caregiver training
-Meals
-Respite care
-Support groups for caregivers
-Support with activities of daily living
-Transportation assistance
-Adult day care
-Care planning
-Caregiver training
-Meals
-Respite care
-Support groups for caregivers
-Support with activities of daily living
-Transportation assistance
How to Apply for the ADCRC Program
One can read more about this program here. A complete list of the ADCRC in California is available for download here. To apply for the program, one should contact their regional center. One can also find other financial assistance for Alzheimer's care.
Use our Eldercare Financial Resource Locator Tool to find other public and private programs that can help pay for or reduce the costs of long term care for the elderly.
