DayBreak offers compassion, hope and peace of mind to families caring for loved ones. We provide social interaction and therapeutic activities for adults of various levels of physical and cognitive ability who need supervised care in a safe, supportive environment during the week. Our goal is to help families find a peaceful balance between caring for a loved one with home, family and work responsibilities.

Who should attend DayBreak?                         

DayBreak was designed to enhance the lives of seniors and help people remain social and active in order to avoid premature placement in a nursing home. DayBreak is primarily for adults aged 60 and over who:

• Need help with personal care
• Experience memory loss
• Have difficultly functioning independently in the community
• Are socially isolated
• Diagnosed with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, arthritis and/or stroke, etc.

Why choose Elder Care's DayBreak Program?

DayBreak is the perfect choice for any family with a loved one who needs social interaction or supervision during the day. Our team of compassionate caregivers sets Elder Care apart from any other program in the state. Each participant becomes part of the Elder Care family and will experience home-away-from-home loving care.

10 Powerful Reasons to Attend DayBreak

• DayBreak offers supervision and protection for your loved one in a fun and enriching environment (daily transportation may be  provided).
• We work with a participant's doctor to help monitor blood pressure, administer medication and more to ensure to best level of care.
• Our team is dedicated to ensuring each participant feels welcome, included and part of something very special.
• DayBreak may provide dignified assistance with feeding at meal time, bathing, dressing or other personal care needs.
• DayBreak offers group and one-on-one activities that enhance the development of friendships and mental stimulation.
• We serve wholesome, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks that are prepared on-site daily by our professional chef.
• Your loved one will enjoy a full day of activities in a supportive environment with friends.
• We offer a range of activities to cater to all interests and hobbies, such as music, dancing, gardening, field trips, sporting events, arts and crafts and much more.
• We promote health and happiness through daily exercise programs.
• Participants in our award-winning art therapy program have displayed their skills in quarterly art fairs and have been featured in a Price Tower Special Exhibit.

Enhance Fitness Program Available                 

Elder Care’s DayBreak program is now offering Enhance Fitness to its participants.  Enhance Fitness is a nation-wide fitness program based on scientific research and input from older adults.

Enhance Fitness combines the three key components of fitness: strength training, flexibility and cardiovascular conditioning. Enhance Fitness offers older adults a one-hour class that provides a warm-up, aerobic activity, strength training with light weights, stretching and a cool-down. The instructor has gone through special training in fitness for older adults and is certified in Enhance Fitness.  

These fitness classes are casual, safe and fun and meet three days a week. Enhance Fitness increases strength in participants, boosts activity levels and elevates participants physically and emotionally.

How do we know if DayBreak is right for us?  

Living as independently as possible is something that older adults share. But due to chronic illnesses that require assistance with everyday living, it simply may not be possible. Our mission is to ensure your loved one receives quality care in a safe, supportive environment while providing hope and peace-of-mind to the family.

If you would like to schedule a visit to tour the facilities and learn more about DayBreak and the other Elder Care services e-mail us at info@abouteldercare.org or call 918-336-8500.