Adult Day Support Programs

Adult Day Support Programs provide wellness services for individuals who live in the community and require a structured support program. Day programs provide social interaction, promote the individual's independence and provide respite for their caregivers. The goal of the day programs is to provide clients the opportunity and support to engage in activities and live as independently as possible in their communities.

Programming includes:

• Socialization services and recreational therapy
• Noon meals and snacks
• Family and client education and support
• Reminders to take prescribed medications

Transportation

• Clients and families are responsible for booking and paying for transportation to and from the program

Program Fees

• Fees are set by the Alberta Government and pay for clients’ meals and meal services
• Invoices are sent monthly to the client or individual responsible for paying the client’s bills
• Pre-authorized payments must be set up through the program business office
• Clients must pay their full program fee when absent from the program for any reason, including hospitalization

CapitalCare offers the following specialized day programs:

McConnell Place North (Monday to Friday 0900 - 1500hrs)

 Dementia Day Program Fact Sheet

• Provides a day program for people with dementia.
• Cognitive activities like brain games, word games and board games
• 1:3 staff to client ratio

Dickinsfield

• The Young Adult Day Support (YADS) Program for individuals with physical, emotional and/or social limitation who are between the ages of 18 and 59.
• Programming includes spiritual care.

Kipnes Centre for Veterans (Monday to Friday 0900 - 1500hrs)

• For veterans and non-veterans with cognitive, physical, emotional and/or social limitations who are 55 years and older.
• Programming includes group exercises, walking program, peer support program, wellness education, interaction with daycare children, purposeful Kipnes community programs (such as mail delivery, recycling or library access), pet connection (rabbits & dog) and a variety of programs/projects to meet the interests of the clients. Programs could include discussion groups, knitting, cards and games, art, gardening, baking, men's group, trivia, shuffleboard and many more.

Strathcona (Monday to Friday 0900 - 1500hrs)

• The Rehab/Complex Day program is for individuals with physical, emotional, and/or cognitive limitations requiring a structured exercise program. Additional support is also available for individuals with more complex needs.
• Programming includes gym services, upper extremity and balance exercises as well as social acitivies.

*Assessment by Alberta Health Services is required before admission to adult day support programs. For more information call 780.496.1300 or click here.