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Also known as adult day care or respite care, adult day services are comprised of community-based group programs designed to meet the needs of functionally and/or cognitively impaired adults. These programs offer a mixture of health and social support service for older adults for periods less than 24 hours.

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    Family Caregiver Alliance
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    Family Caregiver Alliance
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    National Institute on Aging
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    National Institute on Aging
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    Family Caregiver Alliance
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