Sunnyside Community Alzheimer Day Program

Service Information

Service Address: Sunnyside Senior Services, 247 Franklin St N, Kitchener, ON, Canada

Inquiry Phone: 1 (519) 893-8494Ext: 6289

Website: Visit Us

Inquiry Email: Email Us

How to Apply:

Please contact Home and Community Care Support Services for more information on how to apply (519-748-2222), or for more information on the program offerings, please contact Bethany Galbraith at 519-893-8494 ext 6289.

The program is NOT currently accepting referrals for clients who live in a congregate care setting (retirement home/group home/etc.).

Sunnyside Community Alzheimer Day Program - Kitchener

Region of Waterloo Community Services Division

Category: Adult Day Program

Target Population: Alzheimer/Dementia

Waitlist - current wait time for a day program spot is 6-8 months

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 (during COVID-19 pandemic):
- Operating 6 days/week (Monday - Saturday)
- 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 public transit

Meal Options:

Meal Service Type: Lunch, Snacks, Tea or Coffee

Cultural Cuisine Adaptability

Food Allergy Adaptability

Cost to Client:

$19.00 per day

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria:

Person has a diagnosis of dementia.
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 all covid-19 protocols in place, including donning a mask when required, maintaining physical distance from other participants, and participating in COVID-19 Screeners.
Aware that Sunnyside is a non-smoking campus, and that smoking cannot be supported 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 (ie: Participant becomes ill during the Program or cannot be safely supported in Day Program environment).

Documents

ADP Eligibility Form

Eligibility Form for use by CCAC Care Coordinators

Videos