New Adult Day Program in Oceanside Area
We are writing to you to introduce ourselves and our intention to help support the seniors of the Oceanside Area. As you are most likely aware, there is a significant need for the seniors in our community to have access to local based programs such as an Adult Day Program.
West Coast Recreation Programs Ltd. Is a small community-minded business whose plan is to implement a variety of age appropriate, engaging programs, primarily for the senior population. These programs will support the 5 domains of health: cognitive, physical, emotional, social and spiritual. We are a business with a non-profit philosophy who wish to not only bring much needed programs to those in need but also to better our community.
Our mission is to provide quality person-centered programs that support individuals and their caregivers while promoting health, well-being and maintaining community connections.
We, the owners and operators of the company, Jeannine Krefting and Mandy Truman have worked with seniors in healthcare since the 1990’s and have created and are implementing a new Adult Day Program, starting on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 and to run every consecutive Tuesday.a goal to create an exemplary Adult Day Program. We are starting with a one day program to determine the interest of the community but hope to expand to 5-6 days per week in the near future.
With the dramatic increase in the number of individuals living with dementia in the community and the lack of long-term beds forecasted, the need for quality programs becomes essential. Adult Day Programs support elders and their families living in the community and provide opportunities for support mentally, physically, spiritually, cognitively and socially.
Adult Day Programs allow seniors to become engaged in stimulating, supportive activities while being involved in a social atmosphere. This helps to instill a sense of safety and well-being. As many seniors in the community risk isolation, depression and a failure to thrive, Adult Day Programs support seniors aging in the community in a positive, community based atmosphere that not only involves the individual but also their families and caregivers. Therefore, this allows for seniors and their families to stay supported in their homes and communities.
Our community is in dire need of these programs, especially for seniors that live independently in the area. Our goal is not only to support the seniors but to enhance their quality of life and their mental and physical well being.
We are reaching out to organizations that support seniors in health care in hopes that our vision will be supported by already existing infrastructure.
With our new program, we are hoping to find support for subsidization and the ability to expand to a multi-faceted program encompassing many needs that a senior and their family can access in one location.
We would be grateful for any support or information that you may be able to provide with regards to opportunities for subsidization for seniors in our Day Program. This would directly translate to lower costs and accessibility for the participants.
Our philosophy is to cherish the seniors in our community and our vision is to encompass our respect and empathy and creativity with programs that instill the importance of our elders and the wisdom they have incurred in their lives. We look forward to hearing from you and creating relationships that will help to build a strong future for all those involved.
Below is a link to a recent article highlighting our new venture and reiterating the significant need for a program such as this. We have also attached a flyer to help spread the word.
http://www.pqbnews.com/business/pair-to-keep-parksville-qualicum-beach-seniors-fit-active-and-living-at-home/
Sincerely,
Mandy Truman and Jeannine Krefting
West Coast Recreation Programs Ltd.
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