Alzheimer Day Program

Service Information

Service Address: St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph, Outreach Servic, 100 Westmount Rd, Guelph, ON, Canada

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

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 ext. 4415.

Alzheimer Day Program

St. Joseph's Health Centre - Guelph

Category: Adult Day Program

Target Population: Alzheimer/Dementia

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

Service Details

Description:

The Alzheimer's Day Program is aimed at adults who want to stay in the community in their own homes or with their families, and are coping with the specific effects of Alzheimer's Disease, or other forms of dementia. Participants take part in a range of arts, cultural, gardening, cooking, and strength training. The program focuses on the abilities of our participants despite the complicated symptoms that can accompany dementia. 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/alzeimers-day-program

Program is NOT suitable for individuals:
-Smoke and need to leave the program space during program hours
- who require two person transfers
- who require the use of a mechanical lift
- who require constant 1:1 support
- who require feeding assistance

Languages: English

Transportation:

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

Meal Options:

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

Meal Service Type: Hot Entrees

Food Allergy Adaptability

Special Accommodation:

Wheelchair AccessibleYes

Cost to Client:

$25 per day

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria:

Physically and behaviourly 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?
Person has a diagnosis of dementia and requires a specialized day program.
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 that smoking cannot be supported while in the day program.
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).
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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