Day services help you or your family member to spend supervised, productive time outside of your home. Day services might incorporate:
- Social activities and recreation
- Life skills training
- Transportation (confirm)
- Meal preparation
- Health and medical services
Types of Day Services
Group Day Supports (DSO)
Group day services that take place in the home, facility, or community.
Individualized Day Supports (IDS) – Vocational (IDV)
An individualized day service to help you access, maintain, or return to employment. Services may start in your home, within the community, or with a community partner. This service is not delivered in or from a facility-based program. Service provides hours based upon LON score allocation.
Individualized Day Supports (IDS) Non – Vocational (IDN)
An individualized day service centered around community participation and/or meaningful retirement activities. Services may start in your home, within the community, or with a community partner. This service is not delivered in or from a facility-based program. Service provides hours based upon LON score allocation.
Senior Supports
Pre-retirement service is designed to prevent isolation, assist in maintaining skills, and stimulate social interaction with others.
Day Services Resources
Choosing and Managing Your Own Day Services Supports
Handbook: Making Good Choices about DDS Supports and Services
Rewarding Work: Helping You Find and Hire Caregivers.
Handbook: An Introduction to Your Hiring Choices
Database of direct-hire Personal Care Assistants
Indicators and best practices to measure the quality of care you receive