Now, how do I enroll my loved one?

Enrollment Process:

1. Complete participant enrollment form. (Please click here to download and print a copy of The Life Center application and medical form.)
2. Have medical form completed by physician and current TB test.
3. Call to schedule appointment interview at 336-249-2155.

After the forms are completed by the family and physician, the person responsible for the care of the participant should call to arrange an appointment time with the Health Care Coordinator and the Program Coordinator to visit The Life Center to complete the enrollment process.

The enrollment process is designed to give the applicant, his or her family and The Life Center each the opportunity to determine if The Life Center is the most appropriate service for the applicant.

It is also designed to acquaint the applicant with TLC facility. Therefore, the applicant should accompany the family to The Life Center for this visit. The family should allow about 90 minutes for the process/interview.

At enrollment, a $10.00 application fee and any other applicable fees may be due.

Is The Life Center Right for my loved one?

The Life Center will strive to serve all participants and decisions regarding acceptance into the program are determined on an individual basis. The following are individuals who are happiest in an adult day health setting. However, if you have questions about a specific health care need or our ability to meet that need, please contact our Program Coordinator. The Life Center is for someone who is:

• Able to benefit from a therapeutic activity program
• Able to benefit from the companionship of others
• Able to transfer from a wheelchair to a chair with minimal assistance
• Able to adapt to the group setting both physically and mentally
• Able to feed him/herself independently or with queuing
• Able to benefit from bowel/bladder retraining
• Not disruptive or is not verbally or physically harmful to others

15 Ways to Tell Mom She’s Coming to The Life Center

No one wants to attend adult day care (until he or she has been here a few days and relaxes enough to have a good time), so if you run into objections, decide which of these methods would work for your family member. Sometimes the objection to coming to The Life Center is not the center itself, but it’s the admission that a person’s health has changed, life is not what it used to be, and changes have to be made. Once your loved one arrives at TLC, the staff is experienced in caring for people having to make these life changes. Tell us what method you have used so that we can emphasize the same thing.

1. Fun, fellowship and good food! Highlight the social aspects and downplay the care aspects of the center, which can be described as a social club, or “like the senior center.” (Don’t use the term “adult day care.”) Studies prove that socialization will slow down or prevent some diseases.)
2. If your loved one responds to the doctor, talk about the health aspects. Explain that the nurse can monitor blood pressure or blood sugar, administer medications, do special therapy. Say, “Do this until you get better.” By that time, the person will enjoy coming, and you probably won’t need to explain.
3. Explain that the doctor has suggested the use of the center. Ask the doctor to write an order on a prescription pad: “Have your blood pressure checked twice weekly by the nurse at The Life Center.” If a question arises, say “You don’t want to have to pay those doctor’s fees twice a week.”
4. Discuss the productive aspects of the activities at the center. “There are people there who need your help.” Coming to volunteer to help others. This is especially good if the person has volunteered in the past. If the person hesitates, go in another room to call The Life Center and ask the staff to call requesting the person to come. Works 99% of the time.
5. Describe some of the activities that might be of interest. This is a chance to renew old interests or learn new ones, something which has proven to improve brain functioning and prevent/delay dementia.
6. Say: “Try it for a month.” We can almost guarantee that it won’t take a month to start enjoying days at The Life Center.
7. Say: “Do it for me so that I won’t worry about you while I’m at work. I can’t do my job well if I’m worried about you.”
8. Say “Do it for Everyone.” When family members get a break from each other, it helps the family get along better.”
9. Say: This is Tuesday; this is the day you go to The Life Center.” Don’t ask.
10. Say: “Go eat lunch with them, and I’ll pick you up after lunch.”
11. Say: “ They are expecting you. They already have your lunch and have you on their roll for today.” Most people are too polite to disappoint those who have prepared for them.
12. Sometimes a big objection is not coming to The Life Center, but getting out of bed, so wait until the person is “up and going” before mentioning TLC.
13. Try honesty. Explain that you don’t like having to tell her what to do but that because of her illness (or declining well being), you must do what’s best.” “Because I love you, this is what you must do.”
14. Say in a kind but firm voice that this is not an option. Do not give a choice.
15. Determine the best time to discuss the visit. Some people don’t sleep the night before and work themselves into an agitated state, which does not make the day enjoyable