1.0Adultday care grouphttp://www.adultdaycaregroup.com/blogrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="mFidYAGQNb"><a href="http://www.adultdaycaregroup.com/blog/blog/a-day-at-the-center/">A day at the Center</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="http://www.adultdaycaregroup.com/blog/blog/a-day-at-the-center/embed/#?secret=mFidYAGQNb" width="600" height="338" title="“A day at the Center” — Adultday care group" data-secret="mFidYAGQNb" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=http://www.adultdaycaregroup.com/blog/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js /* ]]> */ </script> Open doors and turn off alarm. Turn on lights. All personnel in by 8am. Check bathrooms for toilet paper, soap dispensers filled, etc Welcome first participants around 8:30am Have participants sign in with date , time and signature Receive breakfast, make tea and coffee Serve breakfast Clean up breakfast Start activities with world news and birthdays Structured Activities These are offered between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Some of the activity programs that might be offered are: Exercise Programs Morning Exercise: This class consists of chair exercises and chair dancing that focus on range of motion, stretching and increasing physical fitness and muscle tone. Nu-Step Exercise: Participants approved by their physicians can ride a special recumbent stepper with 1:1 assistance from staff. Strength Training: This 30 minute class focuses on increasing strength and endurance of certain upper and lower muscle groups. The class uses light wrist and ankle weights to execute the exercises. The participants in this class must also have a release signed by a physician. Table Activities Small group activities are based on interest and promote participation and stimulation. Examples include puzzles, art projects, and table games such as Scrabble, and Uno. Community Outings Staff may take groups of participants on various outings such of interest: to the beauty shop, picnics at local parks, museums, mall shopping or to other Centers. Participant interest, strength and limitations are considered when planning the trips. Space is limited and opportunities to participate may rotate among participants. A minimal additional cost may be charged for some trips. Transportation will be provided by Fastran bus. Additional Therapeutic Programs Additional Therapeutic Programs are provided at the Centers which may include: Special Events and Theme Days Holiday Celebrations Monthly Birthday Celebrations Musical Programs Music Therapy Entertainers Sing-alongs Bell Choir Inspirational Programs Support and Inspiration Group Rosary Group Cognitive/Sensory Activities Reminiscence Groups Chat Groups Current Events Word Games/Crossword Puzzles Trivia Smartboard Interactive Games and Movies Wii Sports Fine Motor Activity Programs Art Therapy Crafts/Ceramics Horticulture Leisure Activities Horseshoes, Balloon Volleyball, Bowling, Puzzles, Card Games, Tai Chi or Tai Chair, Ring Toss, Golf, Shuffleboard, just to name a few! Intergenerational Activities Visits from local schools and pre schools End of Day Sign out at 3pm Get clients on van to go home Clean up center Lock doors