Choices
Adult day care offers an alternative to placement in a long-term care facility for some adults. The programs help prevent premature institutionalization by providing a safe and protective environment in which the participant remains as independent as possible.

Who Comes to OASIS?
Most participants are elderly, but any adult 18 years of age or older may participate in the program. Participants must be able to move about either independently or with the aid of a walker or wheelchair.

Adults suffering from chronic impairments including stroke, arthritis, heart conditions, depression, loneliness, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, as well as those who can benefit from socialization and companionship participate in adult day care. Those who are recovering from injuries, surgeries or other illness and require assistance during daytime hours also participate in our program.

Program Overview
An individualized plan of care is developed for each participant based on their needs and interests. A nursing assessment, health monitoring, medication administration and monitoring, and social services are also provided. Physical, speech, and occupational therapy can be provided on a contract basis.

Our goal at OASIS is to assist participants to remain in their homes and to enable them to continue to be a part of their community despite their disabilities.

Staff
Full and part-time staff includes director, activity director, program assistants, registered nurse, registered dietician and other contract therapists. These professionals have been trained to work with the disabled and frail adult.

Volunteers
In addition to the paid professional staff at OASIS, we have volunteers who provide expertise and services in a variety of ways.