Day, evening and night respite for people caring for the elderly or discharged adults who require special care * personal support workers assist with activities of daily living

Service operational every day 24 hours a day, made up of personal support workers, respite service providers, a case manager specializing in mental health and a respite services coordinator * on-call system in place for emergencies

Personal Support Workers (PSWs) work in the three-bed, two-bedroom facility to provide personalized attention and intensive support with all activities of daily living, including:

• bathing
• dressing
• medication reminders
• nutritious snacks and meals tailored to each client's dietary needs and restrictions
• case management and referrals

Program Criteria:

• be 55 years of age or older and need care
• need special care but not admission to hospital
• client discharged from hospital and not quite ready to be on their own in their own home