Adult Day Program (ADP)

Participants attend a location in their catchment area.

FEATURES

Program Features:

  • health maintenance & socialization in a supportive environment – includes planned therapeutic recreation, mental fitness, and physical fitness programs
  • provides respite to caregivers
  • participants attend once/week
  • meals, snacks, & transportation provided
  • participant fee for each day of attendance

REFERRAL CRITERIA

  • adults 65+ community-dwelling
  • admitted to WRHA Home Care Program
  • social isolation, limited ability to access recreational/social activities in the community
  • physical frailty
  • potential for deterioration in function
  • must be able to communicate personal needs
  • able to participate in a group setting
  • able to independently transfer/mobilize and dress (with some prompts)
  • able to feed self with no assistance
  • continence managed
  • no physical assistance with medication management (ADP staff may provide reminders)
  • able to tolerate 6-8 hours of activity without exhaustion or extreme fatigue

REFERRAL PROCESS

Must be referred by Community Home Care Case Coordinators.

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