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 Jenn Walker at 519-893-8494 ext 6289.
**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 Jenn Walker at 519-893-8494 ext 6289.
Sunnyside Community Alzheimer Day Program - Kitchener (Afternoon Lunch Club Program)
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** 3-6 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:
- Recreation 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, Community Support Connections. Transportation is NOT available through the 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.
- Able to transfer and receive care with a maximum one-person assist.
- Able to follow current Covid-19 protocols
- Aware that Sunnyside is a non-smoking campus, and that smoking cannot be supported while in the program.
- Able to provide an emergency contact who is available to pick the participant up from the Program within 45-minutes of a call, if the need arises (e.g. participant becomes ill or cannot be safely supported in the day program).
- Not currently living in a congregate care setting (retirement home/group home/etc.).
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