Seniors All-round Development Day Program
Service Introduction
Gaia’s “Seniors All-Round Development Day Program” (named “Adult Day Program”, ADP, as well) provides structured and supervised social, recreational, physical, cognitive, self-care, aesthetic and educational activities for frail seniors, post-stroke clients and those living with early signs of dementia. The Program helps preventing sense of social isolation and encourage independent living in the community as well as provides tailor-made support and information services for caregivers.
FOUR quarters are divided in a physical year (Jan~Mar, Apr~June, July~Sept, Oct~Dec)
Every Monday 9:30am to 2:30pm except public holiday
~ 10 - 12 sessions per each quarter
- Seniors requiring assistance in daily living
- Seniors requiring health monitoring and supervision on a regular basis
- Seniors living with mild cognitive impairment or early signs of dementia
- Seniors isolated from the community due to functional limitations
- Seniors at risk of fall or being left alone
- Seniors whose caregivers require regular periods of relief
- Fall prevention support or Strength & stretching exercises,
- Cognitive training
- Social & recreational activities
- Art/Music activities
- Nutritious meals & snacks
- Classic Cantonese music appreciation
- Cultural-&-linguistic appropriated activities/games
- Individual counseling
- Caregiver support
15 (Pre-program interview required for participants & caregivers)
- $10 per session (including meal & refreshment) , payable in full at the beginning of each quarter
- Additional fees will be charged for transportation, outings and special events.
- Treasure Seniors’ Strength and Potentials
- Individual Development Service Plan for each participant
- Emphasis on Caregivers’ Participation and Support
- Regular Knowledge and Expertise Exchange with Yee Hong, Ontario
- Trans-disciplinary Consultancy Committee for Program
Enquiries or referrals by healthcare professionals, social workers, or family/friends are welcomed throughout the year. Our staff will then get initial contact and add the potential user(s) into the Waitlist. Pre-program interview (intake/assessment) will be offered if vacancy is about to happen.