Day Health Services

(309) 836-1656

Located on the lower level of Health Services Building I on the MDH campus.

Aiding in independent living for seniors
If your spouse, parent, or grandparent needs more services than you can provide while you are at home or work, you should consider the MDH Day Health Services Program. Day Health provides daytime recreational and health-related care for senior citizens age 60 or over in a homelike setting.  Cost of care is based on the Senior Citizen's finances.

Day Health also provides:

• group and independent structured activities 
• community outings
• medical supervision
• exercise
• crafts
• family support group
• social services
• healthy snacks and a hot, nutritionally balanced noon meal
• transportation
• holiday celebrations
• seasonal trips

Helping Older People...

• Find friends, enjoy organized activities and become part of a caring, supportive group in a warm, homelike atmosphere
• Have a reason to enjoy the present and look forward to the future
• Rely less on family and more on their self (and your new friends)
• Get support while maintaining dignity and feel secure while remaining part of the community.

Helping Families...

• With group and individual programming administered by a team of caring professionals ensures the right type and amount of care for your older family member.
• Have the time to renew their energy and meet their own needs.
• Relieves the stress associated with being solely responsible for the care of an elderly family member.
• With short term or long term options available.

Who is Eligible for Services?
Day Health Services participants are over 60 years of age and are in need of health-related services or social activities in order to function independently in their own home or with their families. The program is designed for the older person who needs enhanced assistance greater than the family can provide.

Who will care for me or my loved one?
Our staff is made up of caring professionals and volunteers. They work together as a team to provide care and activities appropriate for each individual. Members of the team include:

• Program Director
• Registered Nurse
• Licensed Practical Nurses
• Activity Coordinator
• Program Aides
• Van Drivers
• Other healthcare professionals

How will I pay?
Our payment structure is designed to allow individuals of all income levels access to Day Health Services. Many people qualify for one of the various programs which help offset the expense of these services. To find out more about costs and payment methods, contact the McDonough District Hospital Day Health Services Director at (309) 836-1656.

McDonough District Hospital's Department of Gerontology was established in accordance with the bequest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wallace Fellheimer. Three years of legal interpretation were required to determine the kinds of programs which would best comply with the Fellheimer intent. It is through their kindness that the Department of Gerontology is able to offer Day Health Services.

Day Health Services is a contracted program through the Illinois Department of Aging.

For more information, call Day Health Services 836-1656.

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