Bright Horizons FAQs

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• What Is a Social Adult Day Program?

  Caregivers and their families need respite from daily care-giving duties. Bright Horizons is a social adult day program that provides a secure environment for seniors to socialize with others while participating in interesting and stimulating activities, enabling members to remain in their homes for as long as possible with a higher level of independence.

• How Does a Social Model Differ from a Medical Model?

  In a social model, medical services are not provided and there are no medical personnel on-site. Social programs do not administer medication, but we can prompt a member take the appropriate medication at the correct time. In the event of an emergency, a social program will call 911.

• My mom has Alzheimer’s disease, can she attend Bright Horizons?

  Yes, we work closely with the Alzheimer’s Association to ensure that our program incorporates the most recent findings about how to best meet the needs of members with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia related diseases.

• Do you have to live in Colonie to attend Bright Horizons?

  No, our members come from all over the Capital Region.

• What are the days and hours of the program?

  Bright Horizons is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

• What is the cost of attending Bright Horizons?

  The cost is $40/day. This includes breakfast, lunch and a snack, fun activities and great friendships!

• How do you become a member?

  Contact Bright Horizons at (518) 459-2857, ext. 322 and an information packet can be sent to you. You can also set up a visit to tour either location.

• Does a member have to attend 5 days a week? Could a member attend half days?

  Bright Horizons is open Monday through Friday. Members may attend up to 5 days per week and half day requests are considered.

• How long is the day at Bright Horizons?

  Bright Horizons opens at 8am for caregivers who are still working and will remain open until 5pm to accommodate caregivers. The program starts at 9am with breakfast, lunch and noon and a snack ends the program at 3pm.  A member’s length of stay is determined by the needs of the member and their family.

• I would like to attend, but I am concerned about the cost. Is there any financial assistance?

  Yes.  Bright Horizons has a variety of financial assistance options to assist those who need help.  Please contact Bright Horizons at (518) 459-2857 x322 for more information.

• Do you provide transportation?

  Colonie Senior Service Centers, Inc provides door to door service for those members living in the Town of Colonie.  If you do not live in this area, call Bright Horizons, at 518-459-2857 x 322, for other options that are available to you.

• What types of programs and activities do you provide?

  Bright Horizons encourages participation in activities designed to reinforce and improve both physical and intellectual skills.  The activities are planned and structured to successfully maintain and/or increase independence and health, as well as promoting self-esteem. They are designed to utilize the participant’s interests and capabilities to minimize impairments in capacity. This includes social, intellectual, cultural, educational, and physical group or individual activities, including:

   

  Art and Crafting
  
  Billiards
  
  Bingo
  
  Board Games
  
  Card Games
  
  Chair Basketball
  
  Dancing & Singing
  
  Field Trips
  
  Gardening
  
  Indoor Golf
  
  Light Exercise
  
  Movies
  
  Nintendo Wii
  
  Ping Pong
  
  Remembrance
  
  Tai Chi
  
  Trivia
  
  Word Puzzles
  
  Yoga

• How many people attend on a daily basis?

  Each of the three Bright Horizons sites is attended by approximately 20 to 25 members.