Tuesday "Day Away" Respite Program

Service Information

Service Address: 100 Solstice Way, Waterloo, ON, N2K, CAN

Inquiry Phone: 1 (519) 743-4114

Available 8:30am - 4:30pm, Mon - Fri

Website: Visit Us

Inquiry Email: Email Us

Hours of Operation:

Available 10:00am - 2:00pm, Tue

How to Apply:

To find out more about our "Day Away" Respite Program, please call us at 519-743-4114 or email intake@hospicewaterloo.ca

Tuesday "Day Away" Respite Program

Hospice Waterloo Region

Category: Adult Day Program

Target Population: 2SLGBTQIA+ Safe Space, Adults, Cancer, Cardiac, Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Pain, Gender Neutral Washrooms Available, Hypertension, Immigrant, Indigenous peoples, Men, Multiple Sclerosis, Palliative, Parkinson's, Renal, Seniors, Socially Isolated, South East Asian, Wheelchair-Accessible Location, Women

Service Details

Description:

Hospice Waterloo Region’s Day Away Program is designed for people living with a life-limiting illness who would benefit from a weekly social program, connect with others, and provide respite for family or caregivers.
The Day Away Program is:
- A day away from the ordinary each week
- An opportunity to socialize and participate in activities that promote fun and well-being
- Connect with others living with a life-limiting illness
- A chance to enjoy a variety of complementary therapies such as therapeutic touch, Reiki, massage with RMT, horticulture, art and music
- An opportunity to receive delicious and healthy food

The Day Away Program is offered at no cost to the client, and transportation is available to eligible clients.

Personnel Security: Insured, Licensed, References Checked, Vulnerable Persons Police Check

Languages: English

Safety Features: Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Activities:

Physical Activities: Carpet Bowling, Stretching

Social-Recreational Activities: Afternoon tea, Arts & Crafts, Board Games, Card Games, China/ Porcelain Art, Group Discussions, 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.