South Vancouver Neighbourhood House Adult Day Program

South Vancouver Adult Day Program is a specialized service that supports frail seniors with physical and /or cognitive challenges to live independently in in their community for as long as possible.

We believe that our seniors have the right to a meaningful life in a supportive, caring environment. Using a person-centered approach to care, our trained staff team is committed to enriching the lives of our elders by facilitating medical and therapeutic programs which reflect their health needs, interests and abilities and by providing opportunities to have fun, connect with others, make new friends and contribute to community.

Our Activity Team works with seniors to facilitate a variety of individual, small and large group

activities based on interest, language and ability level.  These include:

• Three daily falls prevention, functional fitness exercise programs for high, medium and low functioning participants

• mental aerobics

• discussion groups

• active games

• music therapy

• art and craft projects

• entertainment

• multicultural celebrations and events

• Scenic and lunch outings
  

Our Nurse provides medical monitoring which includes:

• Weight and blood pressure management

• Dietary monitoring and counseling

• One-on-one health consulting

• Arrangement of on-site podiatry service

• Health talks

• Regular communication with family caregivers, Doctors and Case Managers
  

Family Caregivers are supported through caregiver events, one on one counselling, respite, and referral to community programs for seniors and caregivers facilitated by South Vancouver Neighbourhood House and other organizations.

SVADP offers nutritious meals that include a hot breakfast, a hot lunch, snacks and take-home meals.

For more information on our services, monthly calendar, educational and government links please visit us at http://svnhadc.blogspot.ca on our website or find us on Facebook and Twitter