Adult Day Program    

The Kiwanis Adult Day Program is a not-for-profit community based program supporting adults and older adults with varying physical and/or cognitive impairments.  We develop and deliver this community service with an appreciation for individuality, life stages and social influences.  The purpose of the Adult Day Program is to improve the overall quality of life and well being of clients through the provision of meaningful activities while in a safe and supportive environment.  We strive to help adults and seniors living in Hamilton discover, build and maintain their skills, abilities and independence through participation in social, recreational, intellectual, physical and creative programs.  The Adult Day Program is intended to provide respite services for caregivers while helping participants to maintain their abilities in order to remain at home as long as possible and to prevent frequent hospitalization.

What is an Adult Day Program?

    An Adult Day Program is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to provide a regularly planned “day out” for frail seniors and adults with various cognitive and/or physical impairments living within the City of Hamilton.  The program is designed to provide social, recreational, intellectual and physical activities in a structured, supervised group setting.  Throughout the day, clients are provided with refreshments, a hot nutritional meal, companionship and help with personal care needs such as medication reminders and toileting.

Who is Eligible to Attend?

    Our program is funded to provide services to: frail seniors and adults with Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, or another degenerative cognitive impairment such as Stroke, Acquired Brain Injury, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, etc...) who live in the City of Hamilton.  Clients who attend the program may also be socially isolated in their homes or have need for personal care or support, due to a medical condition such as Diabetes or other conditions.  The program is designed to provide regularly planned respite and is alternative support for families and caregivers. 

How Can I Apply to Attend?

To be considered for the Kiwanis Adult Day Program, a referral must be made through the Hamilton Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) at 905-523-8600 or if you are currently receiving CCAC services, please ask your Case Manager.  Anyone can make the referral including YOU, a family member, your doctor, a therapist, a neighbour, etc...  Once the referral is made, CCAC will contact you to complete an assessment in order to determine eligibility and suitability.  After your assessment is completed, your name will be added to the Kiwanis Adult Day Program wait list.  We will contact you once a space becomes available in the program.   

What are the Hours of Operation?

The Kiwanis Adult Day Program is open Monday through to Thursday from 8:30am to 4pm.  Attendance in the program may vary from 1 to 4 days per week.  This is determined in partnership with the CCAC and is based on the availability within the program and your individual needs.  As your needs change, there are opportunities to increase and decrease your participation in the program.  (Please note: The program is closed on all statutory holidays.)

What Activities are Offered?

The Adult Day Program provides a wide range of recreational, social, physical, therapeutic and mentally stimulating activities based on clients’ needs and interests.  Some activities include:

• Arts & Crafts
• Fitness & Physical Activities i.e.: swimming, walking program, bowling, etc..
• Bi-monthly Intergenerational Programs
• Monthly Pet Therapy Visits
• Special events, entertainment and outings
• Trivia & Other Table Games i.e.: cards, bingo, scrabble, etc... 
• Health & Wellness Promotion
• Foot care & Hairdressing (available for an additional fee)