Adult Day Support Program

Located in St. Michael’s Long Term Care Centre at 7404 – 139 Avenue.

The Adult Day Support Programs are designed to offer clients a variety of therapeutic services and structured social and recreational activities in a group setting. The programs are oriented to Seniors, who are often frail and living in the community. Services are tailored to the clients individual needs and can include rehabilitation therapy as well as to maintain a general level of good health. Clients registered in an Medical rehab Program must attend a full five-to-six hour day on their scheduled day(s). Other services offered are nursing care, recreation, socialization, and respite for the caregiver.

Medical Rehabilitation

• Physical and/or occupational therapy maintenance in group
• Health monitoring based on assessed needs
• Social activities like reminiscing, coffee chats, cards and entertainment
• Physical activities like group exercise, floor curling/hockey, walks
• Cognitive activities like brain games, word games, board games and mind teasers
• Personal assistance with daily tasks, as needed; for example, reminders to take medication, cueing or help with clothing to use the toilet or help to get you set up to eat. If you have needs that take significant time ongoing or pose a threat, the program may not be able to accept you
• Health and wellness education opportunities
• Medical Rehabilitation Program is open from Monday to Friday, 10 am – 4 pm. Client must attend twice weekly to get benefits from physical and occupational therapy. The cost of the program is $10.00 per day of attendance.