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Program:	Patricia Gardens - Adult Day/Life Enrichment Program
Organizations:	Dryden District Senior Services
Phone Numbers:	807-223-5278
Fax:	807-223-5273
Email:	info@drydenseniorservices.ca
Website:	drydenseniorservices.ca
Address:	35 Van Horne Ave Dryden, ON P8N 3B4
Intersection:	Van Horne Ave near Princess St
Location:	Situated beside First United Church
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Activities: Mon 1pm-3pm at Victoria Ave * Tue-Fri 10am-3pm at Patricia Gardens
Service Description:	Offers an adult activity centre for individuals living in their own home who have chronic health issues or little social contact due to isolation or memory loss Provides respite for caregivers Offers return transportation between home and centre Provides a daily hot lunch and snacks Loans out assistive technology for short-term use only such as walkers and raised toilet seats Provides a monthly events calendar online or at office Activities include: Computer classes and instruction Craft making sessions Exercise programs Guest speakers and entertainers Information sessions on health and safety related topics (ie diabetes, fire safety) Music sing-alongs Outings to community events Parties and social gatherings Walking groups
Fees:	Program - Minimal fees on a drop-in or monthly basis
Application:	Requires referral through Ontario Health atHome - North West Area; call 807-223-5948 Intake assessment required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Focus is on seniors 60 years and older, but will accept individuals 18 years of age and older with one or more of the following: Have chronic health conditions Are socially isolated Are at-risk for placement in long-term care Need restorative or rehabilitative services Have physical, emotional, or memory challenges Have acquired brain injury
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 7-30-2024
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