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Organization:
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Carefor Health & Community Services - Vince Malette Functional Fitness Program
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Address:
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2576 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON
K2B 7H5
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Street Address:
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1325 Gaultois Ave
Orleans
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Intersection:
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St Joseph Blvd and Orleans Blvd
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Executives:
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Jason Samson - Director, Community Support Services and Hospice
1-833-922-2734 ext 4224 * jsamson@carefor.ca
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Service Description:
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Activities are tailored to the client's functional ability and interests with an emphasis on Fitness
The Physiotherapy team leads a 45 minute program and uses PWR!Moves as a basis for the exercise * PWR!Moves are movements that incorporate weight shifting to maintain or improve balance to help reduce fall risks
Other activities include
Social time: the day typically begins with a snack and conversation about life experiences, current events, and any topic of specific interest to the clients * birthdays and special holidays are celebrated
Activities: cards * board games * word games and trivia * singalong
Meals: hot meals are provided
Local transportation is available
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Application:
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Direct referrals through the organization or apply through Ontario Health atHome, 613-745-5525
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Any person living at home in the City of Ottawa, who has a confirmed diagnosis of irreversible dementia, and is able to participate in a 6-hour program * the person cannot be at risk to harm clients, volunteers or staff * paratranspo not recommended unless they can independently find the day program
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