People with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
Fees
Free for registered clients
Contacts
Chelsey Roberts - Manager of Therapeutic and Social Recreation Services 519-680-2404 ext 309 * chelsey.roberts@alzswp.ca Megan Fife - Manager of Volunteer Engagment 519-680-2404 ext 156 * megan.fife@alzswp.ca
Languages
English ; Spanish
Language Note
Spanish-speaking group in The Social available
Area(s) Served
Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Social stimulation for both the person living with dementia and the care partner is important throughout the journey of the disease * suitable for individuals with early-to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias * must be registered as a client and undergo a brief assessment prior to participation
In-Home Recreation - 12-week person-centred recreation and leisure-based program features activities delivered 1.5 hours weekly, on a consistent day and time, by a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or trained volunteer in the home
Minds in Motion® - 8-week evidence-based program that includes physical activity, and social and mind-stimulating activities for people living with dementia and their care partners * each session consists of 45 minutes of seated or standing exercise and 45 minutes of brain games * in-person sessions also offer an additional 30 minutes of social time * offers a great environment to establish new friendships with others who are living with similar experiences
The Social - Weekly engagement, stimulation and socialization for the attending client, while also offering the care partner consistent weekly respite time for individual needs * activities offered within the group are focused on stimulating the six domains of well-being which include: cognitive, emotional, social, spiritual, vocational, and physical * clients attend the same day and time each week and each session is led by a Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator, with the support of trained volunteers The Mixer - A variety of different virtual recreation activities that change weekly - word games, trivia and reminiscing * third week of each month is a session called the Chit-chat Club where participants spend the time enjoying meaningful conversation
All programs also offered in Elgin and Oxford Counties. Please contact the Society for more information
Your partner in dementia care in Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford. We provide programs and services for individuals, families, care partners living with a variety of memory concerns.