Fergus Day Out Centre

Service Information

Service Address: 234 St.Patrick St. E Fergus Ontario

Inquiry Phone: 1 (519) 824-6000Ext: 5207

Website: Visit Us

Inquiry Email: Email 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 x5207.

Fergus Day Out Centre

St. Joseph's Health Centre - Guelph

Category: Adult Day Program

Target Population: Alzheimer/Dementia, Frail Elderly

***NEW - no Caredove phone call at time of referral ** Waitlist 2- 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, and support and advocacy. Here is an example of our Calendar: http://www.sjhcg.ca/outreach-program-participants/calendars-

Program is NOT suitable for those:
- who require 2-person transfers
- who require constant 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, Ride Well, private taxi's

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:

$15 per day

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria:

Physically and behaviourally stable and does not require 1:1 ongoing support from staff.
Be able to independently feed themselves.
Can/will the individual participate in group-based programming?
Able to transfer and receive care with a maximum 1 person assist (unable to support the use of transfer boards).
Aware that SJHCG is a smoke free facility, and smoking cannot be supported while in the day program unless the individual can independently go off the property and return.
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 cannot be safely supported in the program).
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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