Taoyuan Armed Forces General Hospital

Introduction

1. What is a Daycare Center?

As the issue of long-term care becomes increasingly significant, how should we approach caring for our elderly family members at home? Throughout the long-term care process, you may encounter the following challenges:

• The elderly may experience disabilities or suffer from dementia, which necessitates care from a caregiver. However, I have work commitments. How can I balance my responsibilities while providing the essential care they require?
• The elderly often prefer to remain in the familiar surroundings of their homes; however, I find myself feeling genuinely exhausted from caring for them.
• The elderly at home often stare blankly or watch television, and their decline is happening at an increasingly rapid pace. What should I do?
• The elderly often experience dementia and enjoy socializing to make new friends; however, I am very concerned that they may be vulnerable to deception by others.

A Day Care Center is a facility where elderly individuals receive care during the day from trained professionals. This care encompasses health services, social interaction, psychological support, and a variety of activities, enabling participants to return home in the evening to spend time with their families. The primary purpose of these centers is to enhance the physical and mental well-being of the elderly, slow the aging process, and alleviate the caregiving burden on family members. This approach helps prevent family members from having to resign from their jobs to provide care or rely on traditional full-day institutional care models.

Today, the challenges associated with long-term care are becoming increasingly diverse, and a Day Care Center offers a viable alternative for care.

2. Target Service Recipients

• Elderly individuals aged 65 and older with disabilities.
• Individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
• Individuals aged 50 and older who have been diagnosed with dementia.
• Others assessed by the Care Management Center as needing assistance.

3. Fee Standards (Based on Government Subsidies)

Fees are determined by the long-term care payment and reimbursement standards established by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, as well as the operational requirements of this center.

4. Service Content

• Daily Living Care
• Independent Living Training
• Health Promotion
• Recreational and Cultural Activities
• Family Education and Consultation Services
• Meals, nursing care, and rehabilitation services are provided.

5. Case Acceptance Process

Assessment → Physical Examination → Service Provision → Care Plan Development

6. Feedback Mechanism

The Day Care Center should establish clearly advertised consultation and complaint channels on its relevant websites and pages. These channels should accept requests, service inquiries, and complaints from children and their families, ensuring that all issues are effectively addressed. If the center fails to resolve service-related inquiries or complaints, individuals may escalate the matter to the city or county government for intervention and coordination.

7. Service Capacity

The number of available slots is 30.

8. Service Hours

Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Service Hotline: (03) 4095-664

9. Service Address

No. 670-1 Zhongxing Road, Longtan District, Taoyuan City