Services
Adult Day Program
Purpose
The Adult Day Centre provides a variety of therapeutic programs and services. We assist individuals who require support because of health related issues. This reduces isolation and enables our seniors to maintain their independence.
Staffing Services
Our Adult Day Centre provides administrative staff, a nursing professional, activity workers and a cook. Health care and support services include a therapeutic exercise program, foot care, dementia support, medication management/review, health monitoring, caregiver support/education, and wellness education. Services also include hot lunch service (take-out frozen meals are available) and a broad range of recreational opportunities.
Participant Information
All participants in the program can be self referred or be referred by a case manager at the Community Health Unit.
Program Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Community Seniors Program
Purpose
The community seniors program provides a coordinated service to seniors that facilitates their participation in a luncheon and activity programs. The program incorporates socialization, education, recreation for isolated seniors and enhances independent living skills for the seniors in our community.
Staffing and Services
Our centre provides professional administrative staff, activity workers, and a cook. Health related and support services include a therapeutic exercise program, foot care and podiatry, health monitoring, caregiver support education, wellness education, hot meal services (frozen meals are also available for takeout), community awareness, transportation, and a broad range of recreational opportunities.
Participant Information
A referral from a health professional is not required – just drop in.
Program Hours of Operation
Tuesday 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Friday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Caregiver Support and Information
Chinese Program
The Society recently received financial support from the SMART Fund for a program that will be delivered in Chinese languages. The program will run on Saturdays from January 8th to March 26th, 2011 (10:00 am – 3:00 pm). It will include muffin and coffee in the morning, a meal at noon, tai chi, karaoke, art classes, entertainers and an outing or two. The cost for the meal and activities will be $5.00 for the whole day.
We would like to have your input on the design of the program, so please make suggestions if you would like a particular activity. Call Wai Yee at 604 430-1441 to book for lunch or to give her your ideas to incorporate.