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Adult Day Program - Alzheimers

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Record #: LON1928 Last Modified: 15 May 2013 Last Full Update: 24 Feb 2012
Address & Phone(s)
Address350 Burwell Rd
St Thomas, ON N5P 0A3
AccessibilityFully Accessible
IntersectionBurwell Rd and Ron McNeil Line
Office Phone519-631-1030
Fax519-631-3462
Description & Services
DescriptionSpecialized day program in a caring and secure environment for adults with dementia

Services include support and socialization, assistance with activities of daily living, activity program, supportive care and supervision and whirlpool bath

Additional Service Details

  • Transportation - provided by the Adult Day Program
  • Nutrition - light refreshments in the morning * lunch or dinner * special dietary needs accommodated (diabetic, minced and personal preferences when necessary)
  • Mobility Assistance - staff are trained in transfers * facilities are accessible * clients with canes, walker, wheelchairs and other mobility issues accommodated
  • Incontinence - provides support to clients with bladder and bowel incontinence * clients encouraged to wear briefs or pads to support bladder and bowel control (clients are responsible to bring own incontinence products) * a spare change of clothing to be stored in the program
  • Medication Management and Medical Care - staff are able to assist clients with medications required
  • Overnight Respite - available once a week for clients in Elgin County
  • Expanded Hours - 9am-3pm for the day program, 1-7pm for the afternoon program
  • Wandering/Exit Seeking - the program is a secure unit
  • Specialization - offers both frail and demential specific programs * bathing program available for ADP clients and members of the community
  • Other Limits of Care - clients are ineligible if:
    • they are medically unstable
    • they have responsive behaviours (verbally or physically aggressive toward other clients or staff)
  • Client Fees
    ADP - $20
    Overnight Respite - $35.63
    Bathing - $10.00
    Fees are subject to change

HoursMon 8am-4pm * Wed 8am-8pm * Fri 8am-4pm
EligibilityAges: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Must meet South West Community Care Access Centre criteria
ApplicationApply through the South West Community Care Access Centre
Contact Information
E-Maildburridge@valleyview.st-thomas.on.ca
Websitewww.city.st-thomas.on.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?PageID=28
Primary ContactDawn Burridge, Adult Day Program Coordinator; Phone: ext 310
Subjects
SubjectsCaregiver relief ; Long term care ; Nursing homes ; Vacation care

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