Hillsborough County Adult Day Service Recognizes National Adult Day Services Week Sept. 15-21

Hillsborough County, Fla. (Sept. 12, 2024) - Hillsborough County Adult Day Service is celebrating National Adult Day Services Week from Sept. 15 through Sept. 21. The celebration will include several events as well as additional activities throughout September that recognize the seniors they serve, the caregivers who receive respite, and the staff at Hillsborough County's four Adult Day Service Centers.

Hillsborough County Adult Day Service Centers allow caregivers to receive respite or continue employment while their loved ones enjoy a supervised and socially stimulating setting. The centers offer mental, social, and physical activities for people who have frailties, physical or cognitive impairments, or chronic health conditions. Hillsborough County Aging Services operates four Adult Day Service Centers. Their services help families avoid prematurely placing their loved ones in long-term care facilities. 

Hillsborough County Adult Day Service Centers are at the following locations:

• Phyllis Busansky Specialized Alzheimer's Adult Day Care Center 
  4102 W. Spruce St., Tampa, FL 33607

• Bloomingdale Adult Day Care Center 
  3940 Canoga Park Dr., Brandon, FL 33511

• Plant City Adult Day Care Center 
  1205 S. Waller St., Plant City, FL 33566

• Wimauma Senior Center 
  16621 Lagoon Shore Blvd., Wimauma, FL 33598

National Adult Day Services Week Events

At the four Hillsborough County Adult Day Service Centers, there will be activities to recognize staff and clients, and programs designed to uplift and assist both the clients and caregivers. These events are open to the public. Residents who aren't clients with Hillsborough County Adult Day Services can attend and participate. No prior registration is required. Refreshments will be provided.

Sept. 18: Fall-Prevention Workshop

All four Hillsborough County Adult Day Service Centers will host a Fall-Prevention Workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18.
There will be a free test to help determine if a person is at risk for falling. Nurses will administer the TUG Test, which stands for Timed, Up, and Go Test. Experts will watch clients as they walk 10 feet, observing their pace, balance, and stride. They will also observe clients who use a walker or cane. This test can help determine the person's risk factors for falling and steps to avoid a fall.
South Florida Baptist Hospital physical therapists will demonstrate exercises to help improve tone and strength to help prevent falls. The physical therapists will also talk about fall-prevention and proper use of assisted devices, such as walkers and canes.

Baycare Home Health will also be at all four centers offering free blood pressure screenings and blood glucose screenings. Hillsborough County Aging Services, South Florida Baptist Hospital, and Baycare Home Health will provide giveaways.

Sept. 19: Open House at Wimauma Adult Day Service Center

The public is invited to attend an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Wimauma Senior Center, 16621 Lagoon Shore Blvd., Wimauma, FL 33598.

Guests can tour the center and learn more about the programs offered to clients and caregivers.
A number of activities are scheduled for clients, including a painting class, cooking demonstration, nutrition education, and music appreciation.

World Alzheimer's Day will also be recognized with the University of South Florida Memory Disorder Clinic offering free memory screenings and hosting a presentation about Alzheimer's and dementia. Hillsborough County Aging Services will also raffle gifts.

Sept. 20: Open House at the Plant City Adult Day Service Center

The public is invited to attend an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, at the Plant City Adult Day Care Center, 1205 S. Waller St., Plant City, FL 33566.

Guests can tour the center and learn more about the programs offered to clients and caregivers.

Several activities are scheduled for clients, including a painting class, cooking demonstration, nutrition education, reminiscing and reality orientation, and sitting volleyball.

Senior Connection Center will attend and discuss resources available to the senior population.

World Alzheimer's Day will also be recognized with the University of South Florida Memory Disorder Clinic offering free memory screenings and hosting a presentation about Alzheimer's and dementia. Hillsborough County Aging Services will also raffle gifts.

What is Hillsborough County Adult Day Service?

Hillsborough County Adult Day Service Centers are for adults age 60+. Prior to enrollment, potential clients are assessed to ensure they are appropriate for Adult Day Care and do not require services outside the scope of the interdisciplinary team.

There are no income restrictions to attend Adult Day Care. Services are made possible through private pay or a combination of state and federal revenue grants that may require a copayment.

The centers' interdisciplinary teams of professionals (including nurses, case managers, CNAs, recreational aides, and supervisors) engage clients in activities such as nutrition and wellness education sessions, monthly vital checks, therapeutic exercise groups, sensory awareness activities, crocheting, arts and crafts, reality orientation and reminiscing groups, and social games such as bingo and dominos.

Caregiver support services are included within Adult Day Care Center initiatives. These supportive services include monthly caregiver support groups, an annual health fair, an annual caregivers' workshop, fall-prevention programs, ongoing Alzheimer's disease trainings, and referrals to community agencies like Alzheimer's Association and USF Memory Disorder Clinic.

To learn more, call Hillsborough County Aging Services at (813) 272-5250 or visit HCFL.gov/Aging.