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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.

Extended Hours and Weekend Programs A Big Hit at New Day Center

September 1, 2000 | Program Result Report

Seattle Day Center for Adults opened its third day center for chronically disabled adults. In the two years following its opening, staff expanded the center's hours and services to include weekend, evening and drop-in care.

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.

With Technical Assistance from Partners in Caregiving Program, North Carolina Adult Day Center Operator Opens Fourth Site

September 30, 2000 | Program Result Report

From 1993 to 1996, Resources for Seniors opened a fourth adult day center in North Raleigh, N.C., and a began a program of aggressive marketing of it.

St. Louis Adult Day Care Center Expands Enrollment and Streamlines Operations Using Technical Assistance from Partners in Caregiving Program

September 30, 2000 | Program Result Report

The Jewish Community Centers Association Adult Day Care Center used technical assistance from Partners in Caregiving to pursue profitability through improved administration, service, marketing, and financial management.

Rural Adult Day Care Center in Vermont Achieved Financial Viability and Expanded Its Services

September 1, 2000 | Program Result Report

Elderly Services, Inc., which ran an adult day center called Project Independence in rural Vermont, more than doubled its program attendance and achieved financial break-even.

Hartford Geriatric Center Expands and Refines Its Operations with Technical Assistance from Partners in Caregiving Program

September 30, 2000 | Program Result Report

Hebrew Home and Hospital extended the daily hours of operation of its adult day center within the hospital, began charging separately for ancillary services, increased fees to reflect true costs, and greatly expanded its range of client services.

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.

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.

The Role of Adult Day Services

April 29, 2003 | Story

These centers, located in many communities across the country, provide health, social, and support services for adults with impaired physical, mental, and/or social abilities.

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