Dementia program for Adult Day Services participants
The Thrive Program is for Adult Day Services clients living with dementia and is located all at one site, avoiding the need for multiple appointments.
To help seniors age at home safely, the program gives clients access to a specialized primary care led team that works together to solve complex client and caregiver needs. The interdisciplinary team includes primary care, a Neurobehavioural Nurse Practitioner, a Registered Nurse, a Registered Social Worker, and the entire Adult Day Services team trained in emotion-based care. Learn about our team.
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Services
- Dementia-focused primary care.
- Specialized neurobehavioral and geriatric services.
- Pharmacy consultation support for high-risk medications.
- Lab work and diagnostics coordination.
- Access to social work services and social care supports for clients and caregivers.
- Outreach to other care partners for care planning and supports that prioritize aging at home.
Eligibility
The Thrive Program is for participants of our Adult Day Services living with dementia.
Review the Adult Day Services eligibility requirements.
Additional requirements for the Thrive Program:
- 65 years or older.
- Willing to change from current primary care provider to physicians at the Integrated Care Centre within the Seniors Health and Wellness Village at Peel Manor in Brampton.
- Able to attend in-person adult day services for minimum of 2 months, before switching primary care provider.
- Overall goal of staying in the community vs. transitioning to long term care.
- Insured under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan.
- Supported by an engaged caregiver.
- Cognitive impairment (CPS score of 2 or more) or diagnosis of dementia.
MAPLe score of 3+ with high risk of:
- Emergency admission or readmission to hospital.
- Alternate level of care status if admitted to acute care.
- Crisis placement for long term care.
Fees
There are no fees for the Thrive Program’s primary care services. It’s covered by OHIP. There is a daily fee to attend the Adult Day Services program.
How to apply
Contact us by email or call 905-791-6905 ext. 7663.
Who to contact
If you have any questions, contact the Integrated Care Coordinator Seniors Health and Wellness Village at Peel Manor at 905-791-6905 ext. 7663 or by email.
Hours
- Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- In-person and virtual primary care appointments available.
Our team
Dr. Stephen Chin, MD CCFP FCFP SFHM
Physician, Peel Manor Long Term Care Centre
Medical Director, Adult Day Services
Dr. Chin completed medical school at Queen’s University and Family Medicine Residency at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, University of Toronto. During his 16-year medical career, he has served in community settings in family medicine and long-term care, and in hospital settings on medicine inpatient units and in the Emergency Department.
Dr. Chin brings extensive experience as a clinician, and as a system and medical leader. His leadership experience spans across various organizations including William Osler Health System, Ontario Medical Association, Halton Healthcare, and Peel Region. Dr. Chin serves as an Attending Physician to residents at the Peel Manor Long Term Care Centre where he provides dementia-focused care in collaboration with the interprofessional team. Dr. Chin is a Clinical Associate Professor with the Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University and is a Senior Fellow of Hospital Medicine.
Ekta Hans
Neurobehavioural Nurse Practitioner
Ekta supports persons living with dementia and their caregivers in the management of complex neurological conditions and responsive expressions and supports the Integrated Care Clinic at the Seniors Health and Wellness Village. She works as a member of the integrated care team and provides advanced clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of seniors. She is committed to providing high-quality, integrated, person-centred care to address the advancing care needs of our aging population.
Ekta has spent the last 8 years of her nursing career working in various areas of health care including acute care in medicine and cardiology, Central West Home and Community Care Support Services as a Care Coordinator, at Runnymede Healthcare Centre as an Advanced Practice Nurse and at West Park Healthcare Centre as a Clinical Nurse Educator. More recently, Ekta has received her Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate from Toronto Metropolitan University.
Karanjit (Karan) Vora
Neurobehavioural Nurse Practitioner
Karanjit is a dedicated and experienced Neurobehavioural Nurse Practitioner with a deep passion for supporting individuals living with complex neurological conditions. Leveraging her expertise in the optimal management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, Karan strives to empower both clients and caregivers to age in place in the community. She has a strong foundation in system integration prioritizing enhanced team collaboration and capacity building.
Karan completed her Master of Nursing from Queen’s University. In addition to her interest in research and program development, she specializes in gerontological nursing and has supported seniors across the health care continuum, in both urban and rural settings. Karan remains committed to helping people living with dementia and their caregivers thrive in their health care journey.
Elisabeth Catalano-Bon, BSW RSW MA CCC CPCA
Specialist, Integrated Care and Social Work Portfolio
Elisabeth is an experienced Registered Social Worker with a diverse background working with seniors and their caregivers in health and social care settings which includes, consulting in private practice, long-term care and the community services sector. As a caregiver herself, Elisabeth understands the challenges caregivers face when navigating the health care system for someone with complex health or dementia care needs, and tailors her therapeutic approach to meet the individuals’ need.
Elisabeth works closely with seniors and their caregivers to explore what matters most to them and applies a non-judgemental and strength-based approach through counselling, to support and empower their goals. Focused on meeting the needs of Peel’s diverse seniors’ population through an integrated and person-centred approach, Elisabeth collaborates with community health service partners to promote interventions that support aging at home and prioritize overall health and well-being.
Elisabeth holds a bachelor’s degree in social work, a Certificate in Gerontology, a master’s degree in organizational leadership, and is a Certified Professional Consultant on Aging. With over 25 years of experience, Elisabeth is passionate about enhancing services for seniors and their caregivers and is an advisory committee member with the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence promoting awareness to enhance the profile of caregivers.