Learn what adult day services are, their payment options, and how they support the family caregiver.

In this episode, Bill Zagorski, CEO of American Senior Care Center, walks caregivers through what adult day services really are—how the days are structured, how centers are staffed, and why these flexible, engaging programs matter so much. He explains the benefits for both older adults and the families who love them, how the costs and payment options work (including ways to find help paying), and how adult day can support the goal of keeping a loved one living at home longer.

Takeaways:

• Who adult day services are for

• Cost of adult day services and funding options

• Transportation options for adult day services

• How to find a suitable adult day program

• The industry prefers the term 'adult day services' over 'adult day care' to avoid infantilization.

• Programs typically run from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with flexible hours to accommodate families.

• The importance of caregiver respite and self-care

• Research outcomes supporting adult day services

Sound Bites:

"Connecting with a person is what adult day is."
"Adult day services is a system of professionally delivered, community-based care."
"We try to get away from using the term adult day care."

Products/Books/Resources:

National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) Finder: https://www.nadsa.org/for-caregivers/choosing-a-center/

Eldercare Locator: https://eldercare.acl.gov/home

Genworth Cost of Care 2025 Study: ​​https://investor.genworth.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1054/carescout-releases-2025-cost-of-care-survey-results