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Mon Sheong Foundation - Adult Day Program

The Mon Sheong Foundation Adult Day Program is a community-based program whose goal is to promote self determination, independence, wellness and quality of life of its participants.



Objectives:

  • to promote the sense of wellness through activities which are based on the values, strengths, abilities and preferences of individual participants
  • to enhance or maintain the optimal functioning by engaging participants in activities
  • to delay premature institutionalization by providing caregiver support through education, counseling, and caregiver relief;
  • to prevent social isolation by involving participants in social and community activities


Eligibility:

  • people who require supervision or assistance in daily personal activities
  • people who experience developmental disabilities
  • people who suffer from chronic diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease/other dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke and/or with visual problems
  • people whose caregiver requires respite on a regular basis

Admission assessment is required to determine eligibility to the program



Capacity:

  • 15 participants per day


Facilities:

  • Physiotherapy corner, sitting area, tuck shop, cafe, enclosed/secured garden, Snoezelen room/quiet room


Programs and activities offered:

  • daily personal care and assistance
  • basic health monitoring: blood pressure measurement, weight monitoring and hearing screening
  • client-focused activities that are based on social, mental, physical, recreational, educational, spiritual and religious needs of the participants in different formats : one-on-one, small groups; special events and community projects
  • breakfast/snack and hot lunch
  • group sessions with physiotherapist
  • dietary consultation based on referral
  • sensory stimulation activities through snoezelen
  • supportive counseling
  • hairdressing service, chiropodist, dental consultation, etc. can be arranged upon request


Operating Hours:

  • Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.


User fee:

  • $50/day; $30/half day (paid at the beginning of the month)


Transportation arrangement:

  • To be arranged by the family member


For further information and enquiry please call Mrs. YY Siu, Adult Day Program co-ordinator of Mon Sheong Foundation at 905-883-9288 (ext. 2009) or fax to 905-780-3671 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .