Elgin-St. Thomas Adult Day Program by Peri Hayes Elgin-St. Thomas Adult Day Program is owned by the City of St. Thomas and operates in partnership with the County of Elgin. Paula Henderson is in the role of Supervisor, overseeing the daily operations of their client-centred programming across their three locations. Meanwhile, Nicole Bogart is their Client Care Service Coordinator, diligently receiving and reviewing referrals. “Once we have vacancy available,” she details, “we place individuals in the appropriate program.” Paula and Nicole stress the importance of building strong relationships and enriching the lives of their clients and care partners, as well as community care services with which individuals can be connected. Elgin-St. Thomas Adult Day Program aims to provide a supportive environment for seniors living with chronic health conditions, dementia or mobility changes: “Our goal is simple — to help people age in place with dignity, safety and connection.” “This service has been in place for close to 40 years, with deep roots in our community,” Paula shares. “I have such dedicated staff who generously care about the people that they support, creating a warm and encouraging en- vironment for clients to feel seen, heard and empowered. Our goal in the next year is to raise awareness of how this care is accessed, and that we are a vital part of the health journey to keep people out of hospital and in-home for longer.” Moreover, Nicole highlights opportunities for health setbacks to be prevented, progression to be celebrated, and friendships to be developed. Paula passionately voices, “This program is not just supportive — it’s preventative healthcare in action.” “Our program helps guide both the client and the caregiver through what can be an overwhelming health journey,” Paula assures. To this, Nicole proceeds, “This is a vital service that can reduce caregiver stress and keep clients maintaining their independence.” Adult Day Program (ADP) entails and is not limited to the following: cognitive activities, music, nutritious meals, personal care, and a whirlpool bath program at all three
locations with their overnight respite at two. Transportation to all three sites is also available upon request. Their Life After Stroke Program occurs on Mondays at the Aylmer site and differs from their regular ADPs. This resource is offered to Stroke survivors continuing their rehabilitation journey, which includes customized circuit training activities geared toward individual goals. Referrals for this program are received from the Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team and St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital. Paula reveals, “We are working on starting up our therapeutic pool program, which was closed due to COVID-19, and we are excited for that to begin.” The Elgin-St. Thomas Adult Day Program is on southwesthealthline.ca. Referrals for the ADP are through contacting Ontario Health at Home at 519-473-2222 and Central Intake at 1-888-866-7527. Furthermore, phone Paula at 519-631-1030 ext. 310 or Nicole at 519-631-1030 ext. 309 for further details.
Schedule Valleyview Home in St. Thomas: Monday – Friday from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Programs from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm. Overnights are Tuesday – Thursday. Terrace Lodge in Aylmer: Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Program from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Overnights are Wednesday – Friday. Bobier Villa in Dutton: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Program from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm.
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Figure Skating Monday/Wednesday 3:30pm-5:00pm $5/person Pickleball Mon, Tues & Wed 6pm-9pm Thurs-Fri 8-11am $5/person
Public Skate Sunday 1pm-2:30pm $6/family
Sensory Friendly Skate Wednesday 10am-11am $5/person Adult Skate Wednesday/Thursday 2pm-3:30pm $5/person
Shuffleboard Wednesday 1pm-3pm $5/person
Tiny Tots Wednesday 11am-12pm FREE
Shinny Tuesday/Friday 3:30pm-5:00pm $5/person
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