Adult Day Service
- About our Adult Day Service (ADS)
- Centres and hours
- Who is eligible
- How to apply
- Cost
- Activities
- Care and support services
- Other services
- Meals and snacks
- Transportation
About our Adult Day Service (ADS)
Our Adult Day Service (ADS) is a service for people who are socially isolated or feeling lonely, can’t manage on their own anymore, or need assistance and/or supervision with day to day activities.
Participants:
ADS Participants:- Are adults who are frail, have Alzheimer's Disease or, dementia or have physical disabilities, chronic illness, or other conditions that require care.
- Come to our centres from one to several days a week to partake in exercise, social recreational and therapeutic activities that will help maintain their independence in the community.
- Participate in a variety of sensory stimulating activities offered each day.
- Benefit from personalized attention to their individual needs and abilities.
- Receive assistance with personal care, eating, dressing, and toileting.
Caregiver support
Adult Day Service lets families and caregivers:
- Take a break.
- Attend to their daily errands and their own physical/emotional needs.
- Maintain a healthy work/life balance.
- Keep working.
We also offer caregiver support and help families and caregivers connect with other service providers.
Centres and hours
Our Davis Centre, Malton Village, Peel Manor and Sheridan Villa locations offer ADS.
ADS hours vary from centre to centre. Please contact each centre for its specific ADS hours. Some centres offer weekend hours.
Who is eligible
Individuals applying for ADS must
- Be over 18 years of age.
- Have a valid Ontario Health Card.
How to apply
There are two ways to apply for ADS:
- Contact your local Community Care Access Centre (CCAC). The CCAC will explain the application process and meet with the applicant.
There are two CCACs in Peel: - Mississauga Halton
Call 905.855.9090 or toll-free at 1.877.336.9090. - Central West
Call 905.796.0040 or toll-free at 1.888.733.1177.
- Contact the ADS Supervisor at one of our participating centres. The Supervisor will meet with you and show you the ADS programs.
Cost
The Adult Day Service fee is $20.00 per day. Subsidies may be available for those who qualify. Fees are reviewed annually.
Activities
Our ADS participants enjoy social, recreational and therapeutic activities led by professional staff. Each activity is designed to enhance participants' physical and psychological well-being. We often combine our long term care residents' and ADS group activities.
Our ADS activities include:
- Exercise and wellness programs.
- Gardening, reading, woodworking, cooking and baking.
- Crafts, board games, cards and music.
- Reading and discussion groups.
- Spiritual care.
- Outings in a wheelchair-accessible bus.
- Special events such as birthday celebrations and picnics.
- Cultural events.
- Reminiscing and sensory stimulation.
Families are always welcome to join and celebrate special occasions with our participants, staff and volunteers.
Care and support services
Our trained staff also provide the following care and support services:
- Bathing and/or showering program.
- Physiotherapy, including an individual assessment and access to a centre’s physiotherapy room.
- Consultations on various health conditions (such as diabetes and obesity), blood pressure checks and glucose monitoring provided by Registered Nurses.
- Dietitian services.
These services are offered as part of our regular ADS program activities and do not require an additional fee.
Other services
ADS participants can arrange for an appointment with a dentist, eye doctor, or a foot specialist or visit a hairdressing salon located in each centre. Fees are set by and paid directly to the service provider. A fee schedule is available.
Meals and snacks
We provide a nutritious meal and snacks to all participants. Assistance during meal times can be provided if required.
Transportation
Participants and their caregivers are responsible for getting to and from ADS. Where this is not possible, the Adult Day and Community Services Supervisor will link the participant to other transportation options such as TransHelp, Passenger Assistance Program, or Caledon Community Services.
For more information about TransHelp services, please call 905.791.1015, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Caledon residents may also access Caledon Community Services Transportation at 905.951.1671 or 905.584.4562 (Caledon East) for assistance with getting to the ADS Program.
Related links:
Caledon Community Services Transportation
TransHelp
