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Organization:
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VirtualRecConnect.ca - Virtual Adult Day Programs in Mississauga Halton Region
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Address:
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2030 Bristol Circle, Suite 120
Oakville, ON
L6H 0H2
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Map
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Hours:
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Service | |
| Mon | 10:30am-4pm
7pm-8:30pm | |
| Tue | 10:30am-4pm | |
| Wed | 10:30am-4pm | |
| Thu | 10:30am-4pm
7pm-8:30pm | |
| Fri | 10:30am-4pm | Open |
| Sat | 12noon-3pm | |
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Executives:
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Laura Thomas - Program Lead
laura.thomas@virtualrecconnect.ca
Amanda Kuliberda - Program Assistant
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Service Description:
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Virtual Rec Connect is an
online recreational program designed to offer therapeutic activities to
vulnerable and isolated older adults, as well as individuals with cognitive and
physical disabilities who are either on a waitlist for in-person adult day services
or are unable to attend in person * participants can continue Virtual Rec Connect even when attending in-person programs * programs run virtually through Zoom on any smartphone, tablet or computer, and participants receive the Zoom link to join programs once registered * for participants who wish to join but do not have their own technology, a table is offered at no charge, along with training on how to use it
Services include:
- virtual recreational programs to individuals who would qualify for Adult Day Services or are otherwise art risk of accessing Alternative Levels of Care
- programs include physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and social activities
- activities can be selected by participants based on their preferences
- live entertainment and educational sessions for caregivers and participants
- provide free activity kits to support social, cognitive, physical, and emotional well-being * each kit include brain teasers, games, personalized items, and hands-on activities to inspire engagement and creativity
- provide education and recreation respite opportunities for caregivers by sharing community resources and hosting events
Collaborative of Adult Day Program Providers include:- Acclaim Health
- ESS Support Services
- Indus Community Services
- Seniors Life Enhancement Centres
- Alzheimer Society
- Halton Region
- Region of Peel
- City of Mississauga
- Yee Hong
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Application:
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Call or email or apply online * can also book a short consultation online with the program lead to learn more about Virtual Rec Connect before booking an intake appointment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals who live at home, an assisted living facility or independent living facility who are experiencing social isolation, experience challenges in activities of daily living and would benefit from Therapeutic Recreation programming * people living with physical or cognitive disability, illness or condition that affects functional ability, requiring support
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Languages:
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English * Chinese (Mandarin) * Hindi * Punjabi * Urdu
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Area Served:
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Central West, Mississauga Halton
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