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Adult Day Care Center for Alzheimer's Patients Reached Breakeven a Year Ahead of Schedule

January 25, 2007 | Program Result Report

From 1993 to 1995, Nevins Family of Services expanded its existing adult day health services by opening an Alzheimer's Adult Day Care Center in Methuen, Mass. It center also achieved financial self-sufficiency.

Adult Day Care Center in Maine Becomes Financially Self-Sufficient

September 1, 2000 | Program Result Report

The Kennebec Health System's Alzheimer's Care Center expanded its program of adult day services, nearly tripled its average daily attendance, and achieved financial self-sufficiency.

Adult Day Centers

January 1, 2000 | Book

Since 1987, RWJF has supported a series of programs to test the usefulness of adult day care and then to promote its replication. This chapter presents a history of the three distinct investments made by the Foundation on this topic.

Alzheimer Activity Center Builds Residential Care Home Next Door

September 1, 2000 | Program Result Report

Respite and Research for Alzheimer's Disease sought to train new staff, and to initiate marketing and program management for its prospective 12-bed residential care home for dementia sufferers.

Bringing the Table to the Community

December 7, 2011 | Story

The San Francisco partnership created the first-ever plan to improve community-based aging services. A coordinating council reporting to the mayor guided implementation, including bringing aging services into public housing and influencing policy.

Care for the Caregivers Program Includes Support Groups and Training

April 1, 2002 | Program Result Report

The Rosalynn Carter Institute at Georgia Southwestern State University replicated a model support program for people who serve as caregivers for family members and friends with chronic conditions.

Central New Jersey Adult Day Care Center Switches from Red Ink to Black with Technical Assistance from Partners in Caregiving

September 30, 2000 | Program Result Report

Mercer Medical Center's Adult Day Center availed itself of the technical assistance services offered by the RWJF Partners in Caregiving: The Dementia Services Program to broaden its base of services and attain financial self-sufficiency.

Despite Obstacles, Daytona Beach Adult Day Care Expands

September 1, 2000 | Program Result Report

Extended Family, Inc. expanded enrollment and services at its adult day care sites and became financially self-sufficient.

East Central Florida Respite Program Delivers Care at Home Using Faith-Based Volunteers

July 1, 2002 | Program Result Report

Space Coast Interfaith Coalition developed an in-home respite program for caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease in East Central Florida.

Expanded Pennsylvania Day Care Center for Adults Improves Services

September 1, 2000 | Program Result Report

Adult Care of Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania increased the size of its facility, hired new staff, and initiated new marketing efforts in order to increase both the level and quality of services for dementia sufferers.

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