Carefor Health & Community Services - Vince Malette Functional Fitness Program

Organization:

Toll-Free:

1-833-922-2734 ext 1966

Address:

2576 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON
K2B 7H5

Street
Address:

1325 Gaultois Ave
Orleans

Intersection:

St Joseph Blvd and Orleans Blvd

Location:

Orléans

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Wed 9am-3pm

Executives:

Jason Samson - Director, Community Support Services and Hospice
1-833-922-2734 ext 4224 * jsamson@carefor.ca

Public Contacts:

Tammy Doxtator - Manager, Community Support Services
1-833-922-2734 ext 2509 * tdoxtator@carefor.ca

Service Description:

Activities are tailored to the client's functional ability and interests with an emphasis on Fitness

The Physiotherapy team leads a 45 minute program and uses PWR!Moves as a basis for the exercise * PWR!Moves are movements that incorporate weight shifting to maintain or improve balance to help reduce fall risks

Other activities include

Social time: the day typically begins with a snack and conversation about life experiences, current events, and any topic of specific interest to the clients * birthdays and special holidays are celebrated

Activities: cards * board games * word games and trivia * singalong

Meals: hot meals are provided

Local transportation is available

Fees:

$25 per day

Application:

Direct referrals through the organization or apply through Ontario Health atHome, 613-745-5525

Eligibility / Target Population:

Any person living at home in the City of Ottawa, who has a confirmed diagnosis of irreversible dementia, and is able to participate in a 6-hour program * the person cannot be at risk to harm clients, volunteers or staff * paratranspo not recommended unless they can independently find the day program

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Ottawa