Adult Day Support Programs

Adult Day Support Programs provide wellness services for individuals who live in the community and require a structured support program. Day programs provide social interaction, promote the individual's independence and provide respite for their caregivers.

Programming includes:

• recreational activities
• meals and snacks
• family and client education and support
• reminders to take prescribed medications

Transportation

• Transportation may be available through Disabled Adult Transportation Service (DATS) or Strathcona County Mobility Bus. Participants are responsible for costs. Families are encouraged to provide transportation when possible.

CapitalCare offers the following specialized day programs:

McConnell Place North (Monday to Saturday 0900 - 1500hrs)

 Dementia Day Program Fact Sheet

• Provides a day program for people with dementia.
• Cognitive activities like brain games, word games and board games
• 1:3 staff to client ratio

Dickinsfield

• The Young Adult Day Support (YADS) Program for individuals with physical, emotional and/or social limitation who are between the ages of 18 and 59.
• Programming includes spiritual care.

Kipnes Centre for Veterans (Monday to Friday 0900 - 1500hrs)

• For veterans and non-veterans with physical, emotional and/or social limitations who are 55 years and older.
• Programming includes spiritual care as well as an exercise component.

Strathcona (Monday to Friday 0900 - 1500hrs)

• For individuals with cognitive limitations in addition to physical, emotional and/or social limitations.
• Programming includes gym services, and upper extremity and balance exercises.

*Assessment by Alberta Health Services is required before admission to this centre. For more information call 780.496.1300 or click here.