Reassurance for You, Enrichment For Them

WesleyLife adult day services ensure individuals who need assistance and involvement during the day receive support in a safe environment while caregivers are at work or tending to other obligations.

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Caregiving Just Got a Little Easier And a Lot More Fun for Your Loved One

We applaud caregivers! We are a support team for you and your loved one. Adult Day services offers a full and enriching environment for participants, and peace of mind during the day for caregivers.

With varied daily activities, social events, personal care assistance, and meals and refreshments, each day is meaningful, which enables participants to look forward to coming back the next day!

When it comes to providing services to individuals with memory deficits, trust WesleyLife. For decades, we’ve provided options for people living with memory loss and their families, focusing on our belief that in the face of memory challenges, there’s still a lot of living to experience.

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"The financial help we received from Dahl Adult Day allowed my husband, Michael, to come a greater number of days a week, and that truly was the factor that I believe extended his life. And the team here - I sometimes believed they were actual angels! I feel blessed to have been a part of the Dahl Adult Day family."

Sara H. of Des Moines Wife of a Dahl Adult Day Center participant

An Engaging Environment

A Person-Centered Approach

Team members work closely with each adult day participant and their family members to create a personalized program. This approach creates an enriching environment for each participant we serve – an environment where they're able to live a life of purpose and meaning.

Team Members Who Truly Care

Our team members take time to get to know participants on an individual basis, discovering their special interests, supporting them in their challenges, and encouraging independence in mind and spirit. We provide a coordinated program of professional and compassionate services for adults in a friendly group setting.

Welcoming and Inclusive

Adult day services are available for those 45 and older who would benefit from social interaction and involvement with other adults. This includes individuals with memory loss, mobility challenges or other health concerns.

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Common Questions About Adult Day Services

Who participates?
What's it like?
How to pay?

Who can participate in adult day services?

Adult day services are available for any adult age 45 or older who desires social interaction and involvement with other adults, or who has experienced a decreased ability to accomplish daily tasks independently. This includes individuals with memory loss, mobility challenges, or other health concerns. Each center provides a coordinated program of professional and compassionate services for adults in a community-based group setting.

What does a typical day look like?

Every day is different, but participants always have an opportunity to enjoy social times with others.

Social events provide interaction with other participants and are tailored to specific needs. Participants enjoy community speakers, music, cooking classes, creative art projects, exercise sessions, and more.
Personal care assistance includes regular health assessments and provides assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing. Staff nurses collaborate with participants' doctors, adhering to all orders regarding medications, diet, and overall health and well-being.
Daily events provide exercise for all participants, helping to maintain physical strength and flexibility, as well as mental acuity. Participants regularly contribute by leading an exercise or choosing a favorite game. Plenty of laughter and fun also offer valuable therapeutic benefits.

Paying for adult day services

Individuals with the financial ability are asked to pay directly for their services.

WesleyLife also offers financial assistance through generous donations and grants made by individuals and corporations. Financial assistance may also be available through:

Medicaid waivers (including elderly, ill, handicapped, brain injury, intellectual disability)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Funding through Area Agencies on Aging
Iowa Caregiver Fund
Some long-term care insurance policies

Reassurance for You, Enrichment For Them

You want your loved one to enjoy their day — not simply wait for you to get home. WesleyLife Adult Day Services can help your family member maintain independence and health when you can't be with him or her.

Caregiving Just Got a Little Easier And a Lot More Fun for Your Loved One

An Engaging Environment

A Person-Centered Approach

Team Members Who Truly Care

Welcoming and Inclusive

Find Adult Day Services Near You

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Common Questions About Adult Day Services

Who can participate in adult day services?

What does a typical day look like?

Paying for adult day services

Thank you to Aging Resources of Central Iowa for providing financial assistance to make adult day services affordable for families in need.

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