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You can reach the LeadingAge California policy team at policy@leadingageca.org.

Adult Day

Overview

Adult day centers fill a critical gap in the senior-services market, allowing seniors to delay the need for an assisted living facility or nursing home and remain at home as long as possible. Also, they provide valuable support, education and respite for caregivers to temporarily relieve them of their vast responsibilities.

Medical model adult day provides medical and therapeutic treatment. Social model adult day offers supervised activities, camaraderie with peers and recreation. The specialized model is targeted to specific groups, such as individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Events and Education for Adult Day Providers

Tailored Education and Trainings for Adult Day providers. LeadingAge California staff will work to design and execute an education and training curriculum for your staff. For more information, contact Melanie Ripley via email at members@leadingageca.org.

Resources

Help shape policy and organize grassroot advocacy by visiting our Advocacy page.
LeadingAge California Connect Adult Day Forum (Members Only)
Comparing the Cost of Home Care, Assisted Living and Adult Day
Medicaid Payments For Adult Day Services: A LeadingAge Report

New Laws

No information at this time.

Member Benefits

Be Heard

Join in on National and state advocacy pertaining to Medicare, Medicaid, the Older Americans Act, and VA funding for adult day services
Learn how to advocate/educate your local, state and national officials through grassroots outreach and resources.
Monitor the impact of over 180 state bills, share updates with your board, and share the federal legislation tracker with your board

Grow Your Knowledge

Build your skill set and knowledge base through the online LeadingAge Learning Hub on topics impacting the field, such as dementia, ageism, and workforce
Access the latest news and policy updates in adult day services through the monthly Home and Community-Based Services Newsletter.
Grow leadership skills in the EMERGE and Regional Programs.
Acquire CEUs and licensing credits through online and in-person learning opportunities.

Generate New Ideas

Collaborate, share solutions, and receive guidance from your older adult services peers through national and state social platforms and discussion groups
Learn at the LeadingAge California Annual Meeting & EXPO, LeadingAge Leadership Summit and through webinars and in-person trainings.
Resolve Workforce issues through the Workforce Situation Room and Center for Workforce Solutions.

Stay In The Know

Access staff experts on the topics of Medicare, Medicaid, VA payment, and more.
Receive technical assistance from LeadingAge staff on Alternative Payment Models and other issues.
Get advice on adult day care program development, funding sources, and best practices that promote quality outcomes.
Increase your organizational efficiency with technology toolkits for telehealth, telecare, and medication management offered through the LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies.