Services & Programs
In Home Respite
In-home services provides:
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The flexibility for the caregivers to take their break within the home or get away for a time to run errands or re-energize
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familiar surroundings for care recipients allowing for comfortability and safety. As well as maintaining family routines and relationships.
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For Those with mobility issue to receive personal hygiene services, socialization and a change of pace.
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an opportunity for the respite worker to be able to perform some housekeeping/ personal care tasks such as bathing, hair washing/cutting, shaving, oral hygiene and nail care. continence management – toileting, catheter/stoma care, trach/G-tube maintenance, skin care, incontinence laundry and bed changing/ repositioning.
Out of Home Respite
Out of Home service provides:
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a change of routine for the care recipient and the opportunity to socialize and develop other relationships that can promote independence
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time for caregivers to concentrate on other family matters and activities without the distraction of caregiving tasks.
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Explorative opportunities for care recipient such day trips, walks and car rides.
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Assistance for appointments.
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Accompaniment for day programs.
Snoezelen Room
Our Snoezelen Room is located in Etobicoke. It is ideal for providing:
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therapy for people with autism and other developmental disabilities, dementia or brain injury.
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a specially designed space to deliver stimuli to various senses, using lighting effects, colour, sounds, music, and textures.
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help to calm and focus care recipients so they can be better prepared for learning and interacting with others.
Virtual Respite
Virtual Respite is ideal for providing:
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Company for those who are high risk, can not leave the home or prefer virtual.
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Anyone looking for a safe way for the care recipient to receive all the benefits of respite without the risk of the current state of covid -19
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an opportunity for socializing and building relationships. It is helpful to those who have social anxiety or issues with overstimulation in public spaces.
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Help with homework or school lessons
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Exploring hobbies
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Social Art time/ Music time/ Storytime
Programs
Day Trips
Day trips with free passes to:
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Aga Khan Museum
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AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario
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Bata Shoe Museum
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Black Creek Pioneer Village
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Gardiner Museum
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Contemporary Art Museum
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Ontario Science Center (most popular)
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Royal Ontario Museum (most popular)
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Textile Museum
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Toronto Zoo
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Toronto Railway Museum
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High Park Zoo
Limited tickets available/ seasonal restrictions
Special Events
We will accompany care recipients to events such as:
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Weddings and parties
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Shows and theatres
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Live performances
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Family outings
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Religious buildings
What is the benefit:
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Having someone able to attend to special needs with out interruption
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Having someone trained for emergencies
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giving caregivers time to focus on the event and other family members
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ensuring the care recipients don't fell left out or overwhelmed
Disability Advocacy
We also provide disability advocacy such as:
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finding the right resources for the care recipient
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finding accessible locations for day trips, doctors appointments and events.
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Assists with finding the right day programs for the care recipient.
Reach out to us for a free consultation