Abstract

This paper aims to discuss Jordan's desperate need to establish adult day care services. More specifically it aims to address the benefits and social transformation that necessitate the establishment of adult day care services. In terms of background, the unprecedented social transformation and the deficient prioritization of social care services for older Jordanian adults have deleteriously impacted on the care provided for them. Despite versatile citations in multiple religious sources, the family support system for older adults in Jordan is inadequate and the duty of providing for their needs is left to governmental institutions. Regarding design, this is a discussion paper to clarify the importance of establishing adult day care services in Jordan. The implications mean that health care professionals are in a prime position to improve awareness about the importance and the benefits of adult day care services. Health care professionals are required to clarify their perspectives on social care issues and to be involved in prospective policies and legislations regarding planning, establishing and managing adult day care services. In conclusion, establishing adult day care services in Jordan needs an interdisciplinary collaborative approach among governmental and non-governmental organizations. These organizations need to contribute significantly in terms of offering the support needed to ensure quality of care for this vulnerable age group.