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Supplies for an Adult Daycare

Senior citizens are a valuable element of modern society. They have lived life and deserve the best in care in their twilight years. Starting an adult day care means ensuring the seniors are kept active and interested during their day. A fully stocked adult day care needs certain supplies, regulated by the National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA), to run successfully. The supplies guidelines are not federally regulated, but they are universal.

  1. Automated External Defibrillators (AED)

    • An AED is required in most locations where workers take care of a certain number of clientele for more than eight hours a day. Many day cares for all age ranges have AEDs to suit the age group they serve. An adult day care needs an AED. The AED is a device to be used by specially trained First Aid responders, usually a worker at the location, which will send electrical charges through a person's chest in the event of a suspected heart attack.

    Storage Space

    • Four types of storage space are required. Storage must be provided for personal items of the adult day care clientele, such as cabinets or closets with hooks and drawers. Storage is provided for equipment and supplies required for daily activities, such as sheds and art supply areas. Storage is required for personal belongings of staff, such as coat hooks and closets for purses. Storage must be provided for record-keeping, such as file cabinets.

    Outdoor Activities

    • The outdoor activities should have a designated area allowing for wheelchair access as well as walkers, canes and a grassy area. Supplies needed for outside activities include large balls, balloons, therapeutic supplies such as tactile objects, bean bags, nets and rackets. The area must be enclosed by a fence to keep seniors safe.

    Indoor Activities

    • The indoor activity area should be located in a central area of the building. The room should be supplied with tables and chairs that can be moved to accommodate wheelchairs. A closet in the room will hold board games and other tabletop activities, such as art supplies and therapeutic supplies. The room may include audio/visual supplies, such as a radio, television, video player or other electronic activity assistance.

    Eating Area

    • There should be a separate eating area supplied with proper food to meet the nutritional needs of adults in care. The eating area should be separate from the indoor activity area, and include mobile tables and chairs. The kitchen should include nutrition information, possible client food allergies and state regulation listings.

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