Out 'n About Adult Day Program

Service Information

Service Address: 25 Wellington St. W, Guelph, ON, N1H 7T9, CAN

Inquiry Phone: 1 (519) 824-6000Ext: 4415

Available 8:00am - 4:00pm, Mon - Fri

Website: Visit Us

How to Apply:

For information about accessing this program please contact Ontario Health at Home at 519-823-2550 or for general inquiries, you can contact the program directly at 519-824-6000 x4415.

Out 'n About Adult Day Program

St. Joseph's Health Centre - Guelph

Category: Adult Day Program

*** NEW - no Caredove phone call at time of referral** Waitlist Approx. 3 months

Service Details

Description:

St. Joseph's Adult Day Programs are for older adults, living in the community, alone or with family, who would benefit from a wellness oriented program, including social recreational activities, monitoring and assessment in a supervised, therapeutic environment. The day program also provides caregiver relief, education for families and individuals, support and advocacy. Here is an example of our Calendar: http://www.sjhcg.ca/out-n-about

Program is NOT suitable for individuals:
- who require two person transfers
- who require 1:1 support
- who require the use of a mechanical lift
- who require feeding assistance

Languages: English

Transportation:

Available from: Transportation is NOT available through the day program. Other organizations include VON, Guelph Mobility, private taxi's, Just Call Lynda

Meal Options:

Special Diets Available: Diabetic, Ground, Minced, Puree, Softened, Thickened Fluids, Vegetarian

Meal Service Type: Hot Entrees

Special Accommodation:

Wheelchair AccessibleYes

Cost to Client:

$20 per day

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria:

Older adults with a physical disability, and/or frailty. Older adults experiencing social isolation, loneliness or has a mental health diagnosis who reside in community (alone, assisted, caregiver respite). Does not live in LTC facility.
Be able to independently feed themselves.
Physically and behaviourly stable and does not require 1:1 ongoing support from staff.
Able to transfer and receive care with a maximum 1 person assist (unable to support the use of transfer boards).
Able to provide an emergency contact who is able to pick up the participant from the program within 45 minutes of a call, if the need arises (ie. participant becomes ill, or can not be safely supported in the program).
Aware that SJHCG is a smoke free facility, and smoking can not be supported while in the day program unless the individual can independently go off the property and return.
Is not considered to be at risk of wandering or eloping from program environment (unsecured environment).
Able to provide an email address for the participant or the caregiver to receive the referral confirmation (no longer able to provide telephone confirmation).

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