Company Information:
Tital
Alzheimer Society of York Region
Contact Person Name
Phone :
905-731-6611
Email Address:
info@alzheimer-york.com
Website:
york, Ontario, Canada
Types of Services Offered:
Respite
Brief Description Organization
The Alzheimer Society of York Region’s D.A.Y. program offers social stimulation for a person diagnosed with dementia and respite for caregivers.
Goal of the D.A.Y. program
- Maintain an optimum level of intellectual, physical and social functioning
- Provide an opportunity for socialization
- Support and provide the primary caregiver with respite
- Delay institutionalization
- Promote a better understanding of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
Benefits of D.A.Y. program
- Supervised supported social and recreational activities
- Structured, individualized care
- Respite and relief for primary caregivers
- Counselling and support to caregivers
- Ongoing information and education services
D.A.Y. program services
- Person-centred, individualized care,
- Planned social, physical and recreational activities,
- Structured daily activities include indoor and outdoor exercises, music programs, mental stimulation, discussion groups, reminiscing programs, gardening and games,
- Programs are engaging and stimulating,
- Activities are success-oriented,
- A daily hot meal and two snacks provided