Alzheimer Society of York Region
Site: Thornhill DAY Centre South
Service: DAY Program and Caregiver Support Groups
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NKT2521 | Last Modified: 04 Jul 2018 | Last Full Update: 20 May 2018 |
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| Alternate Name | Day Centre for Alzheimer’s in York Region |
| Former Name | D.A.Y. Centre ; D.A.Y. Program |
| Office Phone | Thornhill 905-731-6611 * Aurora 905-726-3477 * Whitchurch-Stouffville 905-640-0237 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-414-5550 |
| Fax | 905-731-7663 |
| info@alzheimer-york.com | |
| Website | www.alzheimer-york.com |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlzheimerSocietyYork?ref=mf Instagram: www.instagram.com/alzheimeryr Twitter: www.twitter.com/ASYork1 YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/theAlzheimerSociety |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Donations ; Fees |
| Description (Service) | day program and respite care for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias * Structured daily activities include indoor and outdoor exercises, baking, music programs, mental stimulation, discussion groups, reminiscing programs, gardening, projects (woodworking, sewing, knitting, quilting), and games * Foot care clinic every 6 weeks * Hair care * Daily hot meal and two snacks provided * Escorted transportation;
Family support group provides information and support on coping with and caring for people with Alzheimer disease and related disorders |
| Hours | Day Program Mon-Fri 7 am-6 pm, Sat 8 am-5 pm * Support Group 3rd Wed 7:30 pm-9 pm |
| Areas Served | Markham ; Richmond Hill ; Vaughan |
| Eligibility | day program Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or related disorder * living within the Region of York * meets CCAC (Community Care Access Centre’s) eligibility criteria * support group Families and caregivers of people with Alzheimer disease and related disorders |
| Application | D.A.Y. Program referrals from hospitals, health and other social service agencies, physicians, relatives and friends * No application required for support group |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service - $22 day ; Fee assistance available for individuals with financial need who are eligible for CCAC funding ; assistance is provided by CCAC. |
| Located In Community | Thornhill East |
| Address & Map | 10 Harlech Court, Unit 2 Thornhill East, ON L3T 6L5 |
| Intersection | Bayview Ave and John St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Service Categories | Adult Day Programs ~ Alzheimer's Disease ; Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups ~ Families/Friends of People with Alzheimer's Disease |