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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GUE0482 | Last Modified: 25 Jan 2019 | Last Full Update: 29 Jun 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Alzheimers Day Program ; St Joseph's Health Center Guelph ; St Josephs Health Centre Guelph |
| Office Phone | 519-824-6000 |
| Fax | 519-767-3437 |
| info@sjhcg.ca | |
| Website | www.sjhcg.ca/alzeimers-day-program |
| Primary Contact | Brandy Nellis, Director, Outreach Services; Phone: 519-824-6000 ext 4209 |
| Site Location | Guelph-North West |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Westmount Rd and Speedvale Ave W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | Community outreach program for adults who want to remain in their own homes or with families and are coping with effects of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Services include: * assessment * individual program planning * supervised therapeutic social / recreational activities * structured routine environment * behaviour management * care coordination * support, counselling and advocacy for families **Transportation coordinated by program staff through volunteer drivers * community transportation service if family is unavailable |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm Alzheimer Day Centre Mon-Fri * day and evening programs available * hours flexible depending on physical abilities and needs of participants |
| Areas Served | Guelph ; Wellington County |
| Eligibility | Eligibility criteria determined by Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) * suitability criteria determined by Adult Day Program staff |
| Application | Referrals through Local Health Integration Network (519-823-2222) * referrals to LHIN from family members, friends, neighbours, health and social service agencies, medical practitioners |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program - limited subsidy available for exceptional cases ; Fee assistance available for program fees. |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Adult Day Programs ~ Alzheimer's Disease |
