Service Information
How to Apply:
To find out more about our Day Away Program, please call us at 519-743-4114 or email intake@hospicewaterloo.ca
Thursday "Day Away" Respite Program
Hospice Waterloo Region
Category:
Adult Day Program
Target Population: 2SLGBTQIA+ Safe Space, Adults, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Caregiver, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Family/friends/caregivers, Frail Elderly, Group, Men, Palliative, Parkinson's, Seniors, Socially Isolated, 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
Activities:
Physical Activities:
Carpet Bowling, Walking
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
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Other Criteria:
Minimum Age:
21 yrs
Criteria:
Individuals living with a life limiting illness.
Other Services Offered by Hospice Waterloo Region
Hospice Waterloo Region provides 12 services in 9 categories
Adult Day Program1 service
Adult Day Program
1 service
100 Solstice Way, Waterloo, ON, N2K, CAN
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Friendly Visiting
1 service
Region of Waterloo
Individual/ Family Counselling1 service
Individual/ Family Counselling
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Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge
Individual/ Family Counselling (Virtual)1 service
Individual/ Family Counselling (Virtual)
1 service
Region of Waterloo
Other Services2 services
Other Services
2 services
100 Solstice Way, Waterloo, Ontario N2K 0G3
100 Solstice Way, Waterloo, Ontario N2K 0G3
Residential Hospice1 service
Residential Hospice
1 service
100 Solstice Way, Waterloo, ON N2K 0G3 Canada
Respite Care (In-Home)1 service
Respite Care (In-Home)
1 service
Region of Waterloo
Caregiver respite available through highly trained Hospice volunteers.
Rides & Transportation1 service
Rides & Transportation
1 service
Region of Waterloo
limited number of drives available each week provided by volunteer drivers
Support Group3 services
Support Group
3 services
100 Solstice Way, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
100 Solstice Way, Waterloo, Ontario N2K 0G3
100 Solstice Way, Waterloo, Ontario N2K 0G3