The Social

A weekly social group for persons living with early-stage dementia.

The Social is a weekly 3-hour holistic designed recreational program for individuals with early to mid-stage dementia. The Social is co-designed with participants to ensure activities are dementia-friendly and are based on interests and abilities of participants.

The social

The Social offers: 

  • a safe, comfortable and inclusive environment 

  • Engaging activities that promote social, mental and emotional well-being 

  • Care partner respite 

  • Light refreshments and snacks provided 

Program Benefits for Care Partners 

  • Provide opportunities for care givers to have downtime 

  • Reduced caregiver stress and social isolation 

Eligibility Requirements 

Participants should be:  

  • Living with early to mid-stage dementia 

  • Able to remain safely within the program space during the session 

  • Able to arrange transportation to and from the program 

  • Interested in participating in group-based recreation activities 

  • Able to complete the registration and program intake processes prior to participation 

Note: A formal dementia diagnosis is not required. Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), probable dementia, or dementia symptoms may also be eligible.

 

The Social may not be appropriate for individuals who: 

  • Do not have a form of dementia or mild cognitive impairment 

  • Living with middle to late and/or advanced stage dementia 

  • Live in long-term care 

  • Already attend an adult day program 

  • Require extensive personal care support during program hours 

  • Experiences personal expressions that cannot be adequately supported through group facilitation and redirection.  

For more information or to register, contact Vanessa Barnes, Active Living Coordinator

 

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