Rep.

Ken Goodman
N.C. House of Representatives
300 N. Salisbury Street, Room 542
Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

3/9/2017

Dear Representative Goodman,

I am writing with a concern pertaining to the elderly people of Richmond County. After

doing some research of the various counties in North Carolina and Richmond County is where I

reside. My question is why are there no Adult Day programs here? I see such a program as a

benefit here like it is in so many of the other North Carolina counties. True, the senior centers

and council on aging do offer some resources, so do such programs, as Meals -on -Wheels, but I

feel that so many more resources could be opened to the elderly; in this area with a program of

this caliber.

With such a program, it could open socialization venues for them; in turn reducing the

isolation many seniors in this county experience daily. The program also, offers many of them

the needed health monitoring/screenings that they would not otherwise get. Along with

counseling, educational, and exercise programs; mental stimulation for them is also a great

benefit. Podiatry care, meal prep, therapy, and transportation are also included in such a program.

They are very cost effective, when compared to the hourly rate a family in NC would pay for

private or nursing home care.

For example: a day program around the Raleigh/Durham area would cost maybe $44 a

day per person; whereas a nursing assistant, or home companion would cost $16 to $19 per hour

($130-$155 per person per day) in that same area. Even though, regulations of such programs are
at the discretion of the state; the standards and guidelines are set forth by the National Adult Day

Services Association (NADSA). So, keeping such an Adult Day program up to date and

regulated, would come from the federal level. Rep. Goodman, from just what research I have

done the pros outweigh the cons. Such a program could also be an important care choice in

helping families to stay intact; and improve the quality of life for both the adult children

caregiver and their elderly parent. The main caregiver benefit is knowing that their love one is

being looked after and cared for when they are at work, running errands, or just need a break to

breathed. And to me that is a main benefit to keep the caregiver healthy so they can be there for

the care recipient.

This matter is of great concern to many of the citizens in this county and someone like

myself because I am one of those adult-child caregivers. Once again a program of this caliber in

this county would on certain days make my life so much more functional. Hearing from you or

someone in your office on this matter, would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Sandra Quick
Sandra Quick
522 High St
Hamlet, NC 28345
sanqik61@gmail.com