Service Information
How to Apply:
Please request consent to include an email address (client's or their alternate contact's) in the Caredove referral as they will automatically receive an email confirming that the client will be added to the waitlist list, and to provide day program information (i.e. wait time, location, cost, etc.). Please share client referral information in HPG.
**If also interested in the Community Alzheimer Program's Overnight Stay (ONS), a separate Caredove referral is required under the ONS Category.**
The program is NOT currently accepting referrals for clients who live in a congregate care setting (retirement home/group home/etc.).
Questions?
-About how to apply, call Home and Community Care Support Services (519-748-2222)
-About the day program offerings, call Corrie Bradley at 519-893-8494 ext 7806.
**If also interested in the Community Alzheimer Program's Overnight Stay (ONS), a separate Caredove referral is required under the ONS Category.**
The program is NOT currently accepting referrals for clients who live in a congregate care setting (retirement home/group home/etc.).
Questions?
-About how to apply, call Home and Community Care Support Services (519-748-2222)
-About the day program offerings, call Corrie Bradley at 519-893-8494 ext 7806.
Sunnyside Community Alzheimer Day Program - Waterloo
Region of Waterloo Community Services Division
Category:
Adult Day Program
Target Population: Alzheimer/Dementia, Younger Onset Dementia
**NEW- no Caredove phone appt offered at time of referral** 5-8 month wait
Service Details
Description:
The Community Alzheimer Program offers a variety of programs and services to support the needs of persons living with dementia, their families and care partners. Participants attending the program have the opportunity to engage in meaningful activities, develop relationships, and use their skills and talents in significant ways.
Current Service Offerings:
- Operating 5 days/week (Monday - Friday)
- Recreational and social activities on an individual or group basis.
- Nutritious lunch and snacks
- Assistance is available for those who require support with meals, personal care and medication (including diabetes)
Languages:
English
Transportation:
Available from: GRT MobilityPlus, Kiwanis Transit, Community Support Connections *Transportation is NOT available through the day program.
Meal Options:
Special Diets Available:
Diabetic, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Low Sodium, Minced, Puree, Softened, Vegetarian
Meal Service Type:
Lunch, Snacks, Tea or Coffee
Food Allergy Adaptability
Special Accommodation:
Wheelchair AccessibleYes
Cost to Client:
$19.50 per day
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria:
- Person has a diagnosis of dementia, and requires a specialized day program (i.e. cannot be supported in another Adult Day Program)
- Physically and behaviourally stable, and does not require 1:1 ongoing support from staff.
- Maximum one-person assist for care and transfers
- Able to follow current Covid-19 protocols
- Aware that the Community Alzheimer Program is unable to support smoking while in the day program.
- Able to provide a local emergency contact who is able to pick-up the participant within 45-minutes of a call (i.e. becomes ill or cannot be safely supported in the day program).
- Not currently living in a congregate care setting (retirement home/group home/etc.).
Referral Contact Information
Referral Fax:
1 (519) 904-0920