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Service Description:
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Available across the South West Region, Group Services are flexible and provided in a group setting focusing on individual and group goal achievement, increased independence and quality of life * groups provided offer social, recreational, wellness, skill building, exercise and therapeutic activities * services are available on a short-term, transitional or lifelong basis
The Nigel and Rhonda Gilby Centre for New Tomorrows, located in London, offers access to an Adult Day Program for individuals with ABI (including stroke), as well as a Life After Stroke specialized Day Program in addition to a variety of group services 5 day a week with occasional evening and weekend activities.
BEST (Behaviour, Education, Support and Training) Team provides more intensive form of clinical consultation and intervention for community agencies, long-term care, hospitals * available when experiencing a crisis situation, when living arrangement or placement is at risk, or where caregiver capacity or available resources may be limited * services include assessment, development of individualized strategies and behaviour support plans, education, direct coaching, mentoring, and training * also provides transitional services from hospital to long-term care
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Additional Hours |
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Expanded Hours |
Open 4 nights a week, some Saturdays, and on Statutory holidays * actiivites held during this time may include hootenanny, music lessons, art lessons, pool nights, bingo, local theatre and games nights |
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Specialization |
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Acquired Brain Injury |
Follows a work-ordered day, split into 2 units (business/education and culinary/employment) which focus on strengths, talents, goals and abilities * clients and staff work side by side to fulfill the day-to-day operational needs of the Clubhouse * social leisure activities also offered |
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Nutrition |
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Snack |
Cookies, fruit and granola bars are available during the day for small fee |
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Meal |
Morning coffee and nutritious lunch available for small fee |
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Special Diet |
Diabetic, minced and personal preferences available when necessary |
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Health Care Assistance |
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Mobility Assistance |
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Wellness program offered * includes activities such as bi-weekly YMCA visits, meditation, yoga, tai chi, walking groups, golf, curling and educational sessions on nutrition |
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Other |
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Transportation |
On a well-serviced bus route * staff can help arrange transportation if needed |
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