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Program:
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Alzheimer Day Away Service
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Phone Numbers:
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519-271-4258
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Address:
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40 Long Dr, Ste 111
Stratford, ON
N5A 8A3
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Street
Address:
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Spruce Lodge
643 West Gore St
Stratford
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Intersection:
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Long Dr and Romeo St N
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Hours:
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Mon, Tue and Thu 9am-3pm
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Executives:
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Genevieve Laroche - Community Support Services Manager
VON Perth-Huron
519-271-7991 * genevieve.laroche@von.ca
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Contacts:
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MaryJane MacPhail - Program Coordinator
VON Perth-Huronmaryjane.macphail@von.ca
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Service Description:
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Adult day program for those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or Alzheimer's like dementia * offers specialized services customized to person's skills, background and interests
Programming takes place in smaller groups at the most appropriate level to the individual client's abilities * caregiver relief and therapeutic activities with a focus on wellness, socialization and recreation * includes blood pressure, weight monitoring and a nutritious meal * foot care available for an additional 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 cognitive challenges * whirlpool bathing program available at some sites for clients and members of the community (weight restriction for tubs and lifts)
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Fees:
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Set fee
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Application:
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Self referral or apply through the South West Community Care Access Centre
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Must meet VON or South West Community Care Access Centre criteria
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Languages:
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English
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Area(s) Served:
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Stratford and area (Perth)
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This information was last completely updated on 7/18/2012 |
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