Adult Day Health Care Offers Respite for Caregivers

Family members who care for adults with cognitive impairment very often need help. Caring for an adult with dementia is a never-ending task, often with little reprieve.  

The Prince William Adult Day Health Care, or ADHC, program offers respite from the overwhelming demand of caring for an adult family member who needs constant attention and cannot be left alone.

Staffed by six full-time certified nursing assistants, a recreation specialist, and a site manager, the ADHC center, at the Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building at 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, is a safe place where caregivers can leave their loved ones and go about their day without worry.

“Caregivers have stated they are very relieved their loved one was able to get into the program, and in turn, their own stress level has been reduced,” said Lorraine Eckhardt, the center’s site manager. “They know their loved ones are safe and are fully engaged with staff as well as other participants while at ADHC,”

“The ADHC is for cognitively impaired adults 18 and older with a primary focus of a Dementia type who need constant supervision,” Eckhardt said. “We are a State Licensed Adult Day Health Care program.” 

The center offers a variety of activities each day that include cognitive-based wordplay, name that tune, crafts, card games and more. Range of motion exercises, low impact physical activity, bowling and dancing are some of the daily activities offered at the center.

Call the Prince William Area Agency on Aging Intake line at 703-792-6374 for more information about the program or email Lorraine Eckhardt at [email protected].