Adult Day Program
Community-based care and support are provided through recreational activities for frail seniors and those with cognitive impairments to minimize their isolation and promote their physical and emotional health in a safe and friendly environment.

Akwasti Program
This program is specifically designed for extremely frail and vulnerable seniors, who would qualify for extended care in an institutional setting but want to maintain their independence in their home.

The term Akwasti (Ondakwastakwi Onteskwet) comes from the Huron-Wendat culture. Translated into English, Akwasti means “in the inner beauty of happiness, they grow old.”

Chinese Programs
A diverse range of activities in Cantonese and Mandarin is offered for all ages, as well as for the seniors of the Pui Hong program. Activities include recreational games, monthly luncheons, music, art classes, day trips and celebrations for special events like birthdays. Participants also receive a monthly newsletter in Cantonese or Mandarin.

Here is a recent issue of the monthly newsletter from our Pui Hong Chinese Seniors Program.

Click to download:
Pui Hong Chinese Seniors Program Newsletter
(Acrobat [PDF] format)

For this month, Pui Hong program is organizing a day trip to Vintage Garden & SJMC Community Centre that it will take place on May 6, 2013. For more information, click here: Day Trip: Vintage Garden & SJMC Community Centre

Client Intervention and Assistance
Crisis intervention, case management, advocacy and non-therapeutic counselling are available to those in need.

Congregate Dining
At four sites in the community we serve seniors a hot, nutritious home-cooked meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner to promote their well-being and to provide them an opportunity to socialize and meet friends.

Respite Service and Caregiver Relief
This program offers support to caregivers, to alleviate the strain of caring for an elderly parent or partner.

Security Checks
Daily telephone calls are made to seniors to ensure they are safe in their own home.

Social and Recreational Programs
Affordable, accessible and lively, the social and recreational programs help seniors stay active and engaged with others. Along with increasing stamina, flexibility and coordination, they provide a sense of well-being and connection with the community. We offer a variety of programs including carpet bowling, crafts, bingo, Wii games, yoga, wellness talks, ping pong, euchre, and day trips.

Supportive Housing
Seniors are assisted in the home with personal care, meal preparation and other daily living activities. To promote the quality of life and well-being of our clients, we also offer a wide range of recreational activities outside the home, including bingo, darts, exercise classes and crafts.