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SJHCG Young Onset Dementia Association
St. Joseph's Health Centre - Guelph
Category: Adult Day Program
Target Population: Alzheimer/Dementia, Younger Onset Dementia
*** NEW - no Caredove phone call at time of referral** Waitlist Approx. 1 month
Service Details
Description:

The Young Onset Day Program supports individuals recently diagnosed with dementia and are under the age of 65. It's intended to provide a supportive environment where the individuals experiencing change can relate and feel supported by peers.



The day program also provides caregiver respite, education for families and individuals, and support and advocacy.



Please see the calendar at: http://www.sjhcg.ca/community-outreach-services/young-onset-program



Program is NOT suitable for individuals:
- who require two person transfers


Languages: English
Transportation:
Available from: Transportation is NOT available through the day program. Other organizations include VON, Guelph Mobility, private taxi's, Just Call Lynda
Meal Options:
Special Diets Available: Diabetic, Minced, Puree, Softened, Thickened Fluids
Meal Service Type: Hot Entrees
Food Allergy Adaptability
Special Accommodation:
Wheelchair AccessibleYes
Cost to Client:
$25 per day
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria:
  • Persons living with the early stages of young onset dementias.
  • 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).
  • 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).
  • Aware that SJHCG is a smoke free facility, and that smoking cannot be supported while in the day 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).
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