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Date last modified: 5-15-01

...Serving the Coboquid Community

What is an Adult Day Program?

An Adult Day Program is a community-based program designed to meet the needs of adults with functional impairments through an individual plan an of care. It is a structured, comprehensive program that offers a variety of health, social and related support services in a protective setting during any time of the day, but less than 24 hour care.

Individuals who participate in adult day care attend on a planned basis during specified hours. Adult Day Care helps the participants to remain in the community, enabling families to continue care at home for a family member with an impairment.

What are the benefits of Northwood's Adult Day Program?

• Delays or prevents premature institutionalization by supporting families who are providing care to a dependent adult.
• Provides a program for functionally impaired adults to promote independence and social integration.

What are the services they provide?

• Therapeutic activities: morning exercises, music programs, pet therapy;
• A day of respite for families;
• Intergenerational activities: enjoying music and interacting with children;
• Individualized plan of care;
• A nutritious lunch and snack;
• Monthly caregiver support group meetings;
• Assistance in arranging transportation;
• A professional, caring staff with volunteers, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Northwood Crossroads Adult Day Program... a not-for-profit service

The Crossroads Adult Day Program has been made possible through partnerships with the following groups / organizations: Irish Society, Sackville Kinsmen, Bedford Lions, St. John Vianny Church, Coboquid Economic Development Association, Sackville Landfill Fund, Peace Lutheran Church, and the Community Health Promotions Fund.

Program Information

Hours of Operation: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am to 3:00pm (Extended hours can be arranged upon request.)

Location: Peace Lutheran Church, 975 Beaverbank-Windsor Junction Crossroad, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia.

Daily Fee: $29.95 per day. First day attending is complimentary. Bills are made in advance, based on projected attendance.