Since 1982, the Holy Cross Hospital Medical Adult Day Center has provided social, recreational and rehabilitative services for medically disabled adults.
At the Medical Adult Day Center, we know that sometimes seniors with debilitating health conditions or physical limitations can get very lonely and long for an outlet for social interaction. At the center, our goal is to offer an environment that encourages growth and development by stimulating and challenging local seniors of all ages.
By allowing seniors to maintain the independence of living at home, yet getting away during the day to a structured, senior-focused activity center, the Medical Adult Day Center is a cost-effective alternative to relocating seniors to residential care. We foster a tight-knit community atmosphere by celebrating and acknowledging each senior's unique skills and contributions to our group.
Our center frequently serves seniors recovering from or coping with conditions like stroke, depression, neurological disorders, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, cancer and diabetes.
Adult Day Care Activities Staffed with professional, caring health care professionals, the Medical Adult Day Center has organized a dynamic program of stimulating activities with opportunities to learn together. Some of our activities include:
Group discussions on a wide range of subjects
Daily exercise program both for maintaining wellness and for therapeutic purposes
Entertainment, including a variety of musical presentations, art and reminiscing groups, and comedy programs
Guest speakers from community organizations
Health awareness talks
Organized games of bridge, bingo, cards and trivia, as well as lively team events
Nursing Services At the Medical Adult Day Center, seniors enjoy daily activities with confidence that a registered nurse is on-site to supervise participants' health. The center's registered nurse provides the following services:
Administers medications
Arranges laboratory and podiatry services
Assists with eating and using the restroom
Provides blood-pressure monitoring
Offers health counseling
Periodically reviews individual health needs
Monitors individual weight and diet
Try Us Out for Free To ensure that the Medical Adult Day Center is the right place for every person involved, potential participants spend two days with us at no charge before formally enrolling in the program. This trial period gives potential participants and caregivers a chance to interact with staff and other participants and to see what our center offers.
This also allows both parties the opportunity to conduct a needs assessment and compare that with the center's capabilities. References are available upon request. Reduced rates and scholarships are available for qualifying participants.
For more information, to register for two free trial days or to schedule a tour, call 301-754-7150.
Getting There The Medical Adult Day Center is located at the Holy Cross Resource Center. The Resource Center located one block from Holy Cross Hospital at 9805 Dameron Drive, Silver Spring.
