Title: Community Care Services Adult Day Centres
1Community Care ServicesAdult Day Centres
- Adult day programs assist seniors and adults
with disabilities to continue to live in their
own homes by providing supportive group programs
and activities that assist with daily activities
or give clients a chance to be more involved in
their community.
2Community Care ServicesAdult Day Centres
- Activities vary with each centre. They may
include - personal care services, such as bathing programs
and administering medications - therapeutic recreation and social activities
- caregiver respite, education and support and
- in some centres, meals and transportation may
also be provided or arranged.
3Community Care ServicesAdult Day Centres
- Clients may attend an adult day program in
addition to receiving other services, such as
Meals-on-Wheels and home support. Many programs
are connected with residential care facilities,
while others operate independently.
4Crossreach Adult Day Centre
- Crossreach is a non-profit society, located in
Vancouver, British Columbia, that provides
services to seniors. - Crossreach operates an adult day centre which
provides a safe setting, social interaction and
other programs for seniors able to remain at home
alone during the day or who would otherwise be
deprived of contact with others, and also
provides respite for caregivers. We are committed
to supporting the independent living of seniors
and improving their lifestyle, so that seniors
can age in place for as long as they are able
to. - We are located at 3348 West Broadway, in our own
building, which was specifically designed for
adults. We provide a smoke-free environment in
bright, spacious and wheelchair accessible
premises. We have a commercial kitchen in which
our professional chef prepares healthy,
nutritionally-balanced snacks and meals. Our
dining facility can seat up to 60 people, and can
be booked for private events. - Membership in Crossreach is available to anyone
for an annual fee of 25. Senior members who are
clients of Crossreach pay an annual fee of 10.
5Crossreach Adult Day Centre
- How Clients are Selected
- To be eligible to participate in Crossreach as a
client, you must -  be 65 plus live in the West Point Grey area
of Vancouver (including Kitsilano, Kerrisdale,
Dunbar and Point Grey)Â be referred to us
(either by a doctor, family member or referring
agency)Â meet with a representative of the
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, who will
assess your needs and determine if our services
will be of benefit be issued a long-term care
number by the Health Authority, and meet with
our client co-ordinators in your home - Our client co-ordinator is happy to help you and
your family to obtain an appointment with the
appropriate referring agency.
6Crossreach Adult Day Centre
- Crossreach is open for clients from Monday to
Friday each week. A typical day at Crossreach
includes a morning snack, exercises and music, a
healthy hot lunch, crafts and games, outings to
parks, and other activities designed to
entertain, stimulate and engage our seniors. - Crossreach is authorized to provide its services
by the provincial Ministry of Health, through the
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, from which we
receive funds for operations. - To supplement the funds received from the Health
Authority, we charge a small "daily fee" to our
clients to cover part of the costs of the meals
and activities. We also organize fund-raising
events during the year and raise funds from
donations and legacies, memberships, rentals of
our premises, catering services, family dinners
and partnerships with business.
7Crossreach Adult Day Centre
- A Day At Crossreach
- 830 a.m. We phone you to ask if you are joining
us today - 930Â - 1000 am Handi-dart arrives to collect you
(Handi-dart charges a small fee) - 1030Â a.m. Arrive at Crossreach and enjoy a fresh
muffin and coffee or tea - 1100Â a.m. Morning Session exercises, yoga,
music therapy - Noon Enjoy a fresh healthy hot lunch prepared by
our chef - 130 p.m. Afternoon activities crafts or games,
discussion groups, perhaps an outing in our
18-passenger bus to a local pub, park or Wal-Mart - 300 p.m.Handi-dart takes you homeÂ
8Crossreach Adult Day Centre
- Nutrition Program and Menu
- We have a commercial kitchen and a professional
chef. - Morning Snack - the morning snack is usually
coffee or tea, along with a freshly baked muffin,
scone or other delight. - Noon Meal - our lunches are designed mainly for
our clients who are spending the day with us.
However, we welcome family and friends of our
seniors. The cost of the lunch for clients is
covered by the daily fee. The lunch is
nutritionally balanced, and consists of soup, a
hot entree and a dessert. There is always water,
coffee, tea and juice. - Afternoon Nutrition Break - on days when we offer
afternoon activities at Crossreach, we provide
afternoon coffee, tea or juice. On occasion one
of our staff or clients will contribute baked
goods for our afternoon break!
9Community Care ServicesCaregiver Relief/Respite
- Many people receiving home and community care
services are assisted by non-professional
caregivers, often a friend or family member. - Respite care can give the caregiver temporary
relief from the emotional and physical demands of
caring for a friend or family member. - It gives caregivers the opportunity to join in
community activities, while renewing their
energies so they may continue to provide quality
care.
10Community Care ServicesCaregiver Relief/Respite
- Respite may take the form of a service in the
client's home. Or, the client may be admitted, on
a short-term basis, to a residential care
facility, hospice or other community care
setting. Caregivers may also take a break while
the client attends an adult day centre or is
receiving home support services.
11Community Care ServicesAssisted Living
- Assisted living residences provide housing,
hospitality services and personalized assistance
services for adults who can live independently
but require regular assistance with daily
activities, usually because of age, illness or
disabilities. Support services promote occupants'
independence, while involving family and friends
in their care.Assisted living residences
combine building features and services that
enable people to remain in their community as
long as they are able to self-direct their own
care. They maximize independence, while promoting
choice, self-direction and dignity.
12Community Care ServicesAssisted Living
- HousingAssisted living residences can range
from a highrise apartment complex to a private
home. Units can vary from one room to private,
self-contained apartments. Residences may be
located on their own or housed with other
residential options, such as supportive housing
(for people with lower care needs) or residential
care.
13Community Care Services Assisted Living
- Building History2006
- Suites56 one-bedroom suites
- Onsite Amenities
- Dining room
- Library
- Computer Stations
- Social Lounge
14Community Care ServicesAssisted Living
- Health Care
- Personal Care Services will be provided.
- Emergency Response24-hour emergency on-call
system is provided in each suite. Mount Saint
Josephs Hospital is a ten-minute drive from
Clarendon Court. - A pharmacy, along with medical and dental
offices is located in the mall across the street.
15Community Care ServicesAssisted Living
- ServicesHospitality services consist of
- meals
- housekeeping
- laundry
- social and recreational opportunities and
- a 24-hour response system.
- Personal assistance services may include
assistance with tasks like bathing, grooming,
dressing and mobility.Other specific nursing
and rehabilitation tasks, such as assistance with
medication, may be delegated by a health care
professional to personal assistance staff.
16Community Care ServicesAssisted Living
- Moving InPublicly-funded assisted living
residences are available to seniors and people
with disabilities who - are able to make informed decisions about their
daily activities and personal assistance
services and - are able to communicate and be understood by
personal assistance staff or by a spouse living
with them who can communicate with staff on their
behalf and - are able to use an emergency response system and
take direction in an emergency, such as a fire.
17Community Care Services Assisted Living
- Moving OutA client is required to move out of
assisted living if - they are no longer able to self-direct their own
care or - their behavior jeopardizes their or others'
safety and well-being or - they are not complying with the terms of their
occupancy (or residency) agreement. - If a client's care needs can no longer be met in
an assisted living residence, they may be
eligible to move into a residential care facility
or will be helped to locate other appropriate
accommodation and services.
18Community Care Services Assisted Living
- Health and SafetyUnder the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act, all assisted living
residences must be registered with the assisted
living Registrar. The Registrar ensures assisted
living residences provide services to residents
in a manner that does not jeopardize their health
and safety.