Term: Adult Day Care

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-01-25

Definition:

Care provided for daytime socialization and supervised recreation to persons receiving or eligible for Home Care. Provided through approved Adult Day Care programs in personal care homes or in the community.

Related concepts 

• Level of Care (LOC) - In Hospital

Related terms 

• Continuing Care
• Personal Care Home (PCH)

References 

• Roos NP, Stranc L, Peterson S, Mitchell L, Bogdanovic B, Shapiro E. A Look at Home Care in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2001. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Roos NP, Mitchell L, Peterson S, Shapiro E. Perspectives on Home Care Data Requirements. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2001. [Report] (View)