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Services
Food and Nutrition Services
The Department of Food and Nutrition Services is responsible
for providing meals and nutrition services to our residents
and families. There are main course options available at each
meal, and every effort is made to provide a menu that offers
variety and choices.
Snacks are also regularly available.
Our dietitian is available to provide individualized counselling
and assistance for those residents with special dietary needs.
Recreation
The Recreation Therapy Department includes Recreation Therapy,
Horticulture Therapy, and Music Therapy. The staff will encourage
and assist you to continue to pursue leisure interests that
you enjoyed before coming to live at St. Joseph's Health Centre.
You will also be introduced to new opportunities for involvement
in a variety of recreation programs or services. Involvement
in familiar and enjoyable leisure pursuits provides a sense
of purpose and meaning, and enhances your quality of life.
Each resident meets with a Recreation Therapist to learn about
opportunities for involvement and to determine how to continue
to pursue individual interests.
You may be introduced to the Horticulture Therapist and/or Music
Therapist as well depending on your interests.
Recreation involvement may include individual interests (eg.
Computers, sensory program, reading), specialized small group
involvement (eg. Baking, current events, ceramics, bowling),
large group events (eg. Neighbourhood events, holiday celebrations,
musical entertainment, Pub Night), volunteer run programs (eg.
bingo, coffee hour), and community outings (eg. shopping, drives,
special events). Individual support is provided to best meet
your interests and abilities related to recreation. Horticulture
Therapy and Music Therapy also provide specialized individual
and group opportunities.
Monthly calendars and Special Events notices are available in
the Recreation Department (Level 3), beside Switchboard, and
on each Neighbourhood. Family members are welcome to attend
special events with you. Programs may be held on the neighbourhood,
in one of the recreation rooms available (Kitchen, Bowling Room,
Oasis Lounge, Auditorium, Greenhouse, Music Room). There is
also a computer room(on Level 3) for you to use a computer for
e-mails, internet access, games, or word processing. Computers
are also accessible on Rosewood and in the Library (both on
Level One).
The Recreation Therapy Department also has a variety of resources
to assist you in your leisure. Games, puzzles, music, DVDs,
books, and a many other items are available for your use. Please
contact the department at extension 4395.
Horticultural Therapy
The Horticulture Therapist enables residents to be involved
in plant and garden related programs and tasks. This can be
done with individuals in their rooms, or in specific groups.
Examples of Horticulture Therapy groups include Men's Greenthumbs,
Women's Sunflowers, Food Adventurers, and a Family Supported
Horticulture Group.
The "Tranquility Garden" and the "Elmwood and
Ashley Garden" are beautiful outdoor spaces that you are
welcome to visit and enjoy on your own or with family. Both
gardens are located on Level One. Entry to the Tranquility Garden
is through the greenhouse. Some garden spaces are available
for individuals to continue their love of gardening. Contact
the Horticulture Therapist ext4312 if you have specific questions. |
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