Adult Day Programs in Nova Scotia


Day programs provide seniors with a social environment in which they can particiapte in activities ad meet new people. Many day programs have special services available such as health monitoring, foot care, hair styling and exercise. Some programs offer information sessions, group outings and social events. Usually a snack and lunch is provided. Other programs serve the needs of individuals with memory loss and confusion from Alzheimer disease and other forms of dementia. Fees vary depending on the programs and services provided.

Amherst
VON Cumberland Adult Day Program
Amherst
Phone 667-8796
Fax 667-8303

Annapolis County
VON Annapolis County Adult Day Program
Carol Ward
Phone 902-665-4804 or 1-888-939-1919
Fax 902-665-7562
Email wardc@von.ca

Berwick
Barb Rand RN and Brenda Harland RN
VON Adult Day Program
Western Kings Memorial Health Centre
121 Orchard Street
Berwick NS B0P 1E0
Phone 538-7844 

Shelburne:

Roseway Manor Adult Day Program - are 9am to 3pm - cost is $20 per day. The contact persons are Lynn Ensor or Angie Foley 875-4707x238.


GlaceBay
Victoria Haven Nursing Home
Judy Clements
Phone (902) 849-4127

 

Glace Bay Adult Day Program
Glace Bay General Hospital
300 South St
Glace Bay NS
B1A 1W5
Phone:  902-842-2807 or 902-842-2009
 
A bright, energetic atmosphere designed to stimulate older adults emotionally, socially, cognitively and physically. 
Staffed with a Registered Nurse, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Recreation Coordinator and LPN
Program Hours:  Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm
Cost:  $10.00
 
Program activities enrich client’s lives, building on each person’s skills, knowledge, and unique abilities and strengths.
Examples include:
Health Promotion/ Care Giver Education
Nutritious Snacks and Meals
Personal Care
Physical Activity
Cognitively stimulating games/activities
Musical Entertainment
Community Outings
Much much more!!!


Halifax Regional Municipality

Breakaway Adult Day Program
VON of Greater Halifax
Paula Yanch
Phone 453-5800 ext 231

 

 

Always Home Day Centre, Dartmouth

Andrea Leahy 405-4400

Monday to Friday
8:30am-5:00pm (flexible)
Cost: $75.00 plus hst (can be covered under veteran's affairs)
Sample activities: Nintendo Wii Bowling/golf/boxing/baseball, cards, board
games, art, You Tube (reminiscing, music, etc.), physical games, gardening
Restrictions on Attendance: Must be a senior, bathroom not wheelchair
accessible
Note: Transportation available, homecooked meals/snacks

Northwood Homecare Adult Day Programs


2615 Northwood Terrace
- Social Day Program
- Day Support Program for individuals with Alzheimer disease or other forms of dementia
Phone 454-3347

 
Cobequid -  St. John the Evangelist Church
934 Old Sackville Road
Lower Sackville
Operates 8:30am - 3pm  
Mon, Wed & Fri
 
Sackville - St. Francis by the Lakes Church
192 First Lake Drive
Lower Sackville
Operates 8:30am - 3pm

Tuesday & Thursday

 


Nova Scotia Hospital
Shirley Wright
Phone 464-3310

Tantallon
Break Away 2
Mondays 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Paul Yanch
Phone: 455-6393

Lunenburg County
VON Lunenburg
Breakaway Adult Day Program
Laurie Clark
902-624-0876
Mon - Bridgewater 1-4
Wed-Chester 1-4

Musquodoboit Harbour
The Birches
Day Club or Outreach Program
Shelly Luddington-Sheehan
Phone 889-4124
Fax 889-4149

Parrsboro
South Cumberland Community Care Centre
Debbie Fullerton
Phone 254-2540
Fax 254-2504

Pictou
Take A Break Program
Sharon Lynch
Phone 485-4341
Fax 485-9203

Sydney
Seniors Golden Day Program Primetimers
Kevin Head
Phone 567-1787
Fax 567-9650

Sydney

VON Adult Day Program, 380 Kings road, Moxham Centre  Phone: 564-6420 for more information

Sydney VON Adult Day Brochure in PDF format

Sydney Mines
Harbour View Hospital Day program
Kathy Jessome / Ruth Grant
Phone 736-2831
Fax 736-0721

Truro
VON Colchester East hants Branch
Adult Day Program
Gloria Murphy Baker
Phone: 895-7493
Fax: 895-6926

Yarmouth
VON Tri-County Branch 
Break Away Adult Day Program
Derrick Babin
55 Starrs Road, Unit 7
Yarmouth, NS B5A 2T2
(902) 742-4512
derrick.babin@von.ca