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Program: Adult Day Service - Mitchell  
Organization: Victorian Order of Nurses - Perth-Huron
Phone Numbers: 519-348-8612 ext 304 - Tuesday only
Administration: 519-271-0728
Toll-Free: Administration: 1-800-265-5176
Fax: 519-271-7612
Email: heather.deyoung@von.ca
Website: www.von.ca/NationalDirectory/branch/pages.aspx?Bra...
Address:
40 Long Dr, Ste 111
Stratford, ON
N5A 8A3
Street
Address
:
Ritz Lutheran Villa
4118A Road 164, RR 5
Mitchell
 
Intersection: Hwy 119 and Road 128
Location: East Perth
Accessibility:     Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Tue 9am-3pm
Contacts: Heather DeYoung - Program Coordinator

heather.deyoung@von.ca
Service Description:

Integrated day program for seniors, adults with varying needs and individuals with Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia

Offers therapeutic activities and caregiver relief with a focus on wellness, socialization, recreation and rehabilitation * services include blood pressure, weight monitoring and nutritious meal * transportation and foot care available for a fee

Additional Services Details

  • Transportation- family encouraged to provided transportation to/from program * staff can help arrange transportation if needed.
  • Nutrition- morning and afternoon refreshments provided * full course meal served at lunch * special dietary needs can be accommodated upon request
  • Mobility Assistance- staff fully trained to provide assistance in transfers, escorting and fall prevention * whirlpool tub room and washrooms are wheelchair accessible
  • Incontinence- provide support to clients with bladder incontinence * clients are ineligible if there are multiple episodes of bowel incontinence * clients are encouraged to wear briefs or pads to support bladder control * a spare change of clothing can be stored in the program
  • Medication Management and Medical Care- assists clients with medications required
  • Overnight Respite - once a month in Spruce Adult Day Away program * last Monday of every month * room for 2 clients * 2 Personal Support Worker staff on duty
  • Expanded Hours - operates 9am-3pm * expanded hours available by special request and may involve additional cost
  • Wandering/Exit Seeking - most programs accommodate a locked and secured entrance
  • Specialization - an integrated program to manage clients with various physical and congnitive challenges * whirlpool bathing program available at some sites for clients and members of the community (weight restriction for tubs and lifts)
Fees: Set fee
Application: Self referral or apply through the South West Community Care Access Centre
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Must meet VON or South West Community Care Access Centre criteria
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Mitchell and area
See Also: Adult Day Programs

This information was last completely updated on 7/11/2012

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