D.A.Y. Centre

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The Alzheimer Society of York Region's D.A.Y. program offers social stimulation for a person diagnosed with dementia and respite for caregivers. This page will share information about the D.A.Y. program and their locations.

Staff at the Aurora DAY program in PPE.

Staff are welcoming clients to two DAY programs: one in Aurora and one in Thornhill.

Contact the Alzheimer Society of York Region at 905-726-3477 to learn about eligibility requirements for the D.A.Y. programs in Thornhill, Stouffville and Aurora.

D.A.Y. program

The Alzheimer Society of York Region has been providing quality dementia-specific adult D.A.Y. Centre services since 1985.

The D.A.Y. Centre model is a comprehensive service that provides a structured, individualized, recreational social programming for people diagnosed with dementia residing in York Region.

Goal of the D.A.Y. program

  • Maintain an optimum level of intellectual, physical and social functioning
  • Provide an opportunity for socialization
  • Support and provide the primary caregiver with respite
  • Delay institutionalization
  • Promote a better understanding of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias

Benefits of D.A.Y. program

  • Supervised supported social and recreational activities
  • Structured, individualized care
  • Respite and relief for primary caregivers
  • Counselling and support to caregivers
  • Ongoing information and education services

 

D.A.Y. program services

  • Person-centred, individualized care,
  • Planned social, physical and recreational activities,
  • Structured daily activities include indoor and outdoor exercises, music programs, mental stimulation, discussion groups, reminiscing programs, gardening and games,
  • Programs are engaging and stimulating,
  • Activities are success-oriented,
  • A daily hot meal and two snacks provided

 

D.A.Y. program eligibility

  • Referrals are welcomed from hospitals, health and other social service agencies, physicians, relatives and friends,
  • Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias,
  • Living within the York Region and
  • Meets Home & Community Care Support Services - Central eligibility criteria. Please contact 866-392-5446.

 

Location and hours of operation

Aurora D.A.Y. Centre
2-240 Edward St., Aurora
905-726-3477
Hours: Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thornhill D.A.Y. Centre
2-10 Harlech Ct., Thornhill
905-731-6611
Hours: Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Stouffville D.A.Y. Centre
12184 Ninth Line, Whitchurch-Stouffville
905-640-0237
Hours:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.