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Program: Adult Day Away Program  
Organization: Home and Community Support Services of Grey Bruce
Owen Sound and area
Phone Numbers: 519-371-3313
Administration: 519-372-2091
Toll-Free: 1-800-267-3798
Fax: 519-371-3682
Email: mailbox@hcss-gb.ca
Website: www.hcss-gb.ca
Address:
St Francis Place
340 10th St E, Ste 104
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6P7
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Lee Manor
875 6th St E
Owen Sound
 
Intersection: 6th St E and 9th Ave E
Location: North Grey
Hours: Tue-Fri 9:30am-3:30pm
Service Description: Adult day program for frail elderly, adults with physical disabilities and individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and related conditions

Provides social, recreational and therapeutic activities in a supportive group setting

Services include blood pressure check, weight monitoring and bathing in a secure facility * medical monitoring provided by RN or RPN at each site * coordinator provides an in-home assessment prior to placement and provides ongoing support to the family caregiver  * individual social/recreation plans developed for each client  * hair care and foot care available for a fee

Additional Service Details

  • Transportation - volunteer drivers or staff pick up clients in the morning and bring them home in the afternoon * arrangements made by staff
  • Nutrition - light refreshments served in the morning (10am), lunch at noon * special dietary needs accommodated (diabetic, minced personal preferences)
  • Mobility Assistance - staff are trained in transfers, escorting and falls prevention * spaces are accessible * clients with canes, walker, wheelchairs and other mobility issues accommodated
  • Incontinence - provides support to clients with bladder incontinence * clients encouraged to wear briefs or pads to support bladder control and invited to bring a spare change of clothing to be stored at the program
  • Medication Management and Medical Care - administers and assists client with medications required * medication must be in original dispensing container indicating name, medication, dosage and special instructions * up-to-date list of medication taken at home and at Day Program is required and is responsibility of client/caregiver
  • Overnight Respite - available once a month in Wiarton site and once a month in Hanover site * room for 2 clients per night with 2 PSW staff on duty * program runs from 4:30pm - 8:30am * must be scheduled ahead of time with staff
  • Expanded Hours - 9:30am-3:30pm * expanded hours available by special request
  • Wandering/Exit Seeking - program has a secure locked entrance
  • Specialization - an integrated program to manage clients with various physical and cognitive challenges
Fees: $27 per day * respite $35 per night * fees subject to change
Application: Self, family or health care referral or apply through the South West Community Care Access * In-home assessment required for service
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Frail elderly, individuals with Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia and adults with physical disabilities
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Owen Sound and area (Grey)
See Also: Adult Day Programs

This information was last completely updated on 3/26/2013

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