Service Information
Day Away Program (Cambridge, Thursday)
Hospice Waterloo Region
Category: Adult Day Program
Target Population: 2SLGBTQIA+ Safe Space, Adults, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Caregiver, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Family/friends/caregivers, Frail Elderly, Group, Men, Palliative, Parkinson's, Seniors, Socially Isolated, Wheelchair-Accessible Location, Women
Accepting new referrals
Service Details
Description:

Hospice Waterloo Region’s Day Away Programs are designed for people living with a life-limiting illness who would benefit from a weekly social program and connection with others.
The Day Away Program provides:
• A day away from the ordinary each week
• Time to socialize and participate in activities that promote fun and well-being
• Connect with others living with a life-limiting illness and build relationships
• Delicious and healthy food during the program
• An opportunity for caregiver respite, providing time to do what is important for them



The Day Away Program is offered at no cost to the client, and transportation is available to eligible clients. Programs are offered at locations in Kitchener, Waterloo & Cambridge; and are open to individuals living throughout Waterloo Region.


Personnel Security: Insured, Licensed, References Checked, Vulnerable Persons Police Check
Languages: English
Activities:
Social-Recreational Activities: Afternoon tea, Arts & Crafts, Baking, Bingo, Board Games, Card Games, China/ Porcelain Art, Group Discussions, Horticulture, Painting, Pet Therapy, Tea/Coffee Break, Theme Days
Educational Activities: Brain Teasers, Guest Lectures, Health Topic Sessions, Library, Speakers, Travelogues
Transportation:
Available from this organization
Available from public transit
Meal Options:
Meal Service Type: Lunch, Snacks, Tea or Coffee
Cultural Cuisine Adaptability
Food Allergy Adaptability
Special Accommodation:
Wheelchair AccessibleYes
Cost to Client:
All our programs and services are offered at no cost to our clients and caregivers through the generous support of our funders and donors.
Eligibility Criteria
Other Criteria:
Minimum Age: 21 yrs
Criteria:
Individuals living with a life limiting illness. Client must be able to self-administer any medications, and toilet and feed themselves independently.
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Other Services Offered by Hospice Waterloo Region
Hospice Waterloo Region provides 13 services in 9 categories

Adult Day Program
2 services

645 Westmount Rd E, Kitchener, ON N2E 3S3, Canada
Accepting new referrals
100 Solstice Way, Waterloo, ON, N2K, CAN

Friendly Visiting
1 service

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Individual/ Family Counselling
1 service

Individual/ Family Counselling (Virtual)
1 service

Other Services
2 services

100 Solstice Way, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Residential Hospice
1 service

100 Solstice Way, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Respite Care (In-Home)
1 service

Region of Waterloo
Caregiver respite available through highly trained Hospice volunteers.

Rides & Transportation
1 service

Region of Waterloo
Limited number of rides available each week to Hospice Waterloo Region programs

Support Group
3 services

100 Solstice Way, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
100 Solstice Way, Waterloo, Ontario N2K 0G3
100 Solstice Way, Waterloo, Ontario N2K 0G3