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VA Adult Day Health Care (ADHC)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Adult Day Health Care is a program Veterans can attend during the day for social activities, peer support, companionship, and recreation. It serves Veterans who need help with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, fixing meals), are isolated, or whose caregivers are experiencing burden. Health services from nurses, therapists, and social workers may also be available. ADHC can provide respite for family caregivers and help Veterans and caregivers gain skills to manage care at home. Programs are operated at VA medical centers, State Veterans Homes, or community organizations. Sessions can be half-day or full-day, typically several times per week, with possible transportation assistance. Services may vary by location.

Who qualifies

All enrolled Veterans are eligible for Adult Day Health Care if they are eligible for community care, meet the clinical criteria for the service, and the service is available.

What it covers

Daytime supervised social activities, peer support, recreation, ADL assistance, optional health services from interdisciplinary clinical staff, possible transportation assistance, and respite for family caregivers.

Cost

A copay may be charged based on the Veteran's service-connected disability status and financial information. Veterans complete VA Form 10-10EC (Application for Extended Care Services) with a VA social worker / case manager to determine copay amount.

How to apply

Contact your VA social worker / case manager. Complete VA Form 10-10EC (Application for Extended Care Services) to determine the copay.

Visit the website

www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/pages/Adult_Day_Health_Care.asp

Source www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/pages/Adult_Day_Health_Care.asp