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 

Digby

There is now a Day Program in Digby at Tideview Terrace Home for Special Care.  The program is held Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm.  Please call Elaine Connelly at 245-4718 for more information.

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

Halifax Regional Municipality

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

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

Nova Scotia Hospital
Shirley Wright
Phone 464-3310

Oakwood Terrace
Thia Rutledge
Phone 469-2794 ext 199
Fax 469-3824

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 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