Fergus Day Out Centre
Organization: St. Joseph's Health Centre - Guelph
Category: Adult Day Program
Target Population: Alzheimer/Dementia, Frail Elderly
***NEW - no Caredove phone call at time of referral ** Waitlist 2- 3 months
Service Details
Description:
St. Joseph's Adult Day Programs are for older adults, living in the community, alone or with family, who would benefit from a wellness-oriented program, including social recreational activities, monitoring and assessment in a supervised, therapeutic environment. The day program also provides caregiver relief, education for families and individuals, and support and advocacy. Here is an example of our Calendar: http://www.sjhcg.ca/outreach-program-participants/calendars-

Program is NOT suitable for those:
- who require 2-person transfers
- who require constant 1:1 support
- who require the use of a mechanical lift
- who require feeding assistance
Languages: English
Transportation:
Available from: Transportation is NOT available through the day program. Other organizations include VON, Ride Well, private taxi's
Meal Options:
Special Diets Available: Diabetic, Ground, Minced, Puree, Softened, Thickened Fluids, Vegetarian
Meal Service Type: Hot Entrees
Special Accommodation:
Wheelchair Accessible
Cost to Client:
$15 per day
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria:
  • Physically and behaviourally stable and does not require 1:1 ongoing support from staff.
  • Be able to independently feed themselves.
  • Can/will the individual participate in group-based programming?
  • Able to transfer and receive care with a maximum 1 person assist (unable to support the use of transfer boards).
  • Aware that SJHCG is a smoke free facility, and smoking cannot be supported while in the day program unless the individual can independently go off the property and return.
  • Able to provide an emergency contact who is able to pick up the participant from the program within 45 minutes of a call, if the need arises (ie. participant becomes ill or cannot be safely supported in the program).
  • Able to provide an email address for the participant or the caregiver to receive the referral confirmation (no longer able to provide telephone confirmation).
REPLACE_NUMBER Service Address: 234 St.Patrick St. E Fergus Ontario
Inquiry Phone: 1 (519) 824-6000Ext: 5207
Website: Visit Us
Inquiry Email: Email Us
How to Apply:
For information about accessing this program please contact Ontario Health at Home at 519-823-2550 or for general inquiries, you can contact the program directly at 519-824-6000 x5207.