- Description
- Provides support to older adults who want to continue living independently in their own homes.
The following 3 programs are intended to support older adults who want to remain independent in their own homes and include:
- Bridges Day Program
- Geriatric Community Rehabilitation
- Adult Day Program
Adult Day Program
This program serves people who experience advanced challenges from dementia and live at home. We offer a safe environment for you to socialize and enjoy activities.
Attendance:Clients attend for six hours per day, up to twice per week.
Bridges
This program is for seniors who need support with maintaining their health and socializing. We help you stay independent for as long as possible, delaying or preventing a move to continuing care.
The program includes recreation, group exercises, health support and rehabilitation.
Attendance:Patients attend partial morning or afternoon sessions once or twice per week.
Geriatric Community Rehabilitation Program
This program serves people who have seen recent changes in their abilities after a surgery, illness or injury. Our multidisciplinary team assesses and treats patients.
Attendance:Patients attend 90-minute sessions twice per week, for up to 24 sessions.
Key Provider: dietitians, family practice doctors, geriatricians, health care aides, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), occupational therapists (OTs), pharmacists, physical therapists (PTs), recreation therapists, registered nurses (RNs), therapy assistants, pharmacists - Eligibility
- Yes, For seniors from Lethbridge and area who:
- want to continue living in their homes, but have some risks
- need 3 or more services from the program
- are able to come to the program and other services
- are able to move without a mechanical lift
- are medically stable
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Once the referral is accepted, seniors are assessed to determine which of the 3 programs meets their needs.
Referral Process: Yes,A written referral from your family doctor, home care RN or geriatrician to the Senior's Day Program is needed.
Waiting Period: No,
- Telephone
- 403-388-6940
- Fax
- 403-388-6949
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: Yes,
Clients may need to pay a daily fee for services not covered by Alberta Health Care Insurance. For example, transportation or meals.
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A - Documents Required
A written referral from your family doctor, home care RN or geriatrician to the Senior's Day Program is needed.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes - Melcor Centre has elevators and ramps.
Other disabled access: N/A - - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- September 16, 2024
- Address
- 200 4 Avenue S
Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4C9
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:00 AM to 04:15 PMTue08:00 AM to 04:15 PMWed08:00 AM to 04:15 PMThu08:00 AM to 04:15 PMFri08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Program is located on the 2nd level of Lethbridge Centre Mall.
