Adult Day-Away

The Program, operated in dedicated space within the F.J. Davey Home, provides adult day care for people with dementia (memory loss).  It offers supervised activities in a home like setting under the direction of professional staff who have special education in the care of people with memory loss.

Activities provided include games, fun & fitness, music, bowling/golf, baking, crafts and more.  The Program has a secure, dedicated outdoor space with a raised garden area.  Clients plant and tend the garden and produce grown is used in the preparation of lunches.

Goals:

1. To meet and maintain the individual needs of the client, enhancing & reinforcing basic living skills.
2. To provide respite for the caregiver.
3. To promote active community involvement.

The Program operates Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm.  A nominal daily fee is charged to cover the cost of two snacks, lunch and activity supplies.

For Further Information Contact:

Adult Day Away Centre

733 Third Line East

Sault Ste. Marie, ON  P6A 7C1

705-942-2204 ext 228

adultdayprogram@fjdaveyhome.org

NE Community Care Access Centre

390 Bay St., 2^nd Floor

Sault Ste. Marie, ON  P6A 1X2

705-949-1650

The Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie

633 Albert St. East

Sault Ste. Marie, ON  P6A 2K5

705-942-2195