Success Stories
As a leader in medical adult day care services, our sole focus is maximizing quality of life and independence for our clients, enabling them to remain at home with loved ones for as long as possible rather than being placed in a nursing home.
The following success stories are just a few examples of the thousands of clients and families for whom Active Day is providing a higher standard of long-term care.
Anthony, age 52
Anthony was referred to Active Day as a result of an acquired brain injury that left him with no short-term memory and poor impulse control.
At the time he was admitted to our center, he frequently displayed angry and abusive behavior. However, our staff worked diligently with his neurologist and family to overcome these challenges by developing therapeutic activities and a comfortable daily routine that restored Anthony’s sense of control over his life and allowed his wife to return to work to support their family.
Joe, age 60
Joe was placed in a nursing home after being diagnosed with dementia. He was very unhappy, and his physical health began to deteriorate as he became increasingly depressed.
Seeing his decline, his wife called Active Day for help. We stepped in to facilitate Joe’s discharge from the nursing home, working with his wife to create a safe home environment for him.
Joe also began attending our center six days a week, and soon after, his emotional state and physical functioning improved noticeably, giving his wife peace of mind in knowing that she had secured a better quality of life for him.
Mark, age 28
Mark came to Active Day as a result of a seizure disorder that had become increasingly acute to the point of requiring medical supervision on a daily basis. Our center staff carefully monitored and recorded Mark’s seizure activities, noting the outcome of lab work and any changes in medication. We shared these findings regularly with Mark’s physician, helping him to adjust his prescribed dosage of anti-seizure medication as necessary.
Working closely with Mark’s family and case manager, our staff also developed goals for his functioning, socialization and communication that were tracked daily and re-evaluated monthly in order to help him enjoy a more fulfilling and engaging experience at the center.
Madoline, age 39
Madoline, a single mother of two young boys, was dependent on nasal oxygen, confined to a wheelchair and experiencing the beginning stages of congestive heart failure as a result of progressive terminal lung disease. Prior to becoming a client of Active Day, Madoline was frequently hospitalized due to infections and respiratory failure.
At Active Day, our staff managed her oxygen therapy and monitored her cardiac status, which helped Madoline increase her strength and decrease her need for hospitalization. During the summer months, her sons would occasionally come to the center with her, which improved her emotional well-being. Although she eventually succumbed to her disease, the dedicated attention of our center staff helped Madoline to enjoy her final days with fewer hospitalizations and better quality of life.
Matthew, age 62
After being diagnosed with frontal lobe dementia Matthew, a former business executive, began wandering 20 hours per day. His wife turned to Active Day for help when Matthew’s weight decreased significantly, as his wandering impeded his ability to sit and eat regular meals.
Tailoring their strategy to his specific needs, our staff developed a special meal program for Matthew. His diet was changed to finger foods, which were placed on a ledge where he could see them when he passed by their location. Either Matthew would pick up these foods or a staff member would hand them to him, allowing him to eat while continuing to wander. Their innovative approach was successful, and Matthew’s weight stabilized, giving his wife great peace of mind while allowing her to remain employed to support their family.
