Active Minds Club
The Active Minds Club Young Onset Adult Day Program offers an inclusive, age-appropriate space for recreational, cognitive, and social stimulation while extending respite opportunities for care partners.
The Alzheimer Society Toronto in partnership with Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities offers the Active Minds Club, an Adult Day Program for people living with Young Onset Dementia.
Offered two days per week in-person on Mondays and Fridays.
Location
Active Minds Club is located at the Mid-Scarborough Hub – 2658 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough, ON
A Program Designed for You
The Active Minds Club is uniquely designed for persons diagnosed with dementia prior to age 65 or individuals living with Mild Cognitive Impairment.
Programs are planned based on the interests of the participants attending. We offer several different types of activities throughout the day that aims to stimulate and challenge participants purposefully, cognitively, musically, physically, and creatively.
Our Recreation Therapist develops a care plan in consultation with each participant and family.
Goals of the Active Minds Club
- Enhance the quality of life by maintaining an optimum level of intellectual, physical, and social functioning
- A circle of support and comradery where all participants experience a sense of belonging
- An inclusive space that is accessible, safe, comfortable, and welcoming
- Providing the primary caregiver with respite
- Promoting a better understanding of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
Active Minds Club Services & Benefits
- Person-centred, age-appropriate, and individualized care
- Respite and relief for primary caregivers
- Planned social, physical, and recreational activities which are engaging and stimulating
- Structured daily activities include indoor and outdoor exercises, music programs, mental stimulation, discussion groups, reminiscing programs, and games
- Monthly outings for members (E.G., local parks, lunch outings, Second City, Medieval Times, Toronto Pan Am Centre, volunteer trips to Second Harvest and supporting youth, etc.)
- A daily meal and coffee/tea provided
- Escorted transportation to individuals within boundaries
- PSW Support
- Alzheimer Society Toronto Counselling, Support, Information and Education Services
- Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities Support, Health and Community Programs and Services
Registration
To register, contact Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities at 416-847-4134 or email us
*Please note: eligibility and an intake assessment will be conducted by SCHC as part of member registration.
Come Visit Us
Family members, caregivers, and health care professionals are always welcome to call for more information or to book a tour of our facilities during off-program hours, by appointment only. Our staff will be happy to help you with the application process.
Family members, caregivers, and health care professionals are always welcome to call for more information or to book a tour of our facilities during off-program hours, by appointment only. Our staff will be happy to help you with the application process.
