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Program: Social Connections Program

Organization: Dorothy Ley Hospice
Description of Services: In-person wellness day program offering respite for caregivers for up to 3 hours by staff and hospice volunteers * supportive care service designed for those living with a life limiting illness * participants engage in a variety of activities in a group setting for part of the day * promotes wellness and enhanced quality of life * helps to support family caregivers who provide day-to-day care (short-term break)
  • meals (light breakfast and lunch)
  • circle check-in
  • games
  • cards
  • expressive arts therapy
  • wellness therapies such as Therapeutic Touch, Reiki, and gentle hand and foot Aroma Touch
  • meditation
  • seated exercise
  • pet therapy

Fees: Free
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Older adults and adults with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports * Ontario Health atHome Care Coordinators assess the needs of applicants
People living with a life-limiting illness, have given consent, can manage their own personal care and administer their own medication and agrees to ongoing assessment to determine eligibility to the program
Application: Anyone may refer to the Day Program
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Etobicoke and GTA

Phone Numbers: 416-626-0116 ext 225
Fax: 416-626-7285
Email: info@dlhospice.org
Website: dlhospice.org/hospice-care/community-support/servi...
Address: 220 Sherway Dr
Etobicoke, ON
M9C 0A7
Intersection: The West Mall and The Queensway
Location: Toronto (Islington—City Centre West)
Hours: In person: Weekly on Tue
Executives: Dipti Purbhoo - Executive Director
416-626-0116 ext 223 * dpurbhoo@dlhospice.org
Edna Mbugua - Executive and Project Coordinator
437-329-1199 ext 222 * embugua@dlhospice.org
Contacts: Brianna Brown - Engagement and Wellness Coordinator
416-626-0116 ext 261

 

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