The Scotiabank Learning Centre offers three
computer terminals with Internet access
and quick links to popular health sites.

Scotiabank Learning Centre

The Scotiabank Learning Centre extends its reach to families coping with other illnesses and chronic conditions such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease, arthritis and Parkinson’s.

The space is organized into a variety of ‘zones’ for different activities such as:  computer workstations to search the Internet; meeting table for support groups and education forums for caregivers; a media centre and leisure space with a 52 inch flat screen TV, a Nintendo Wii inter-active video game for leisure or rehab play; a play area for visiting children; and an outdoor garden.

The Centre also offers regular group education sessions on Living With Stroke and Chronic Disease Self-management and Chronic Pain Self-management. All services are free-of-charge. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  To make an appointment or to register for a program call 416-285-3666, ext. 4177.  Click HERE for more information.

Adult Day Program

The Adult Day Program (ADP) offers round-the-clock therapeutic activities for clients with Alzheimer-type dementia, as well as caregiver education and support.

Program Features

• Services are provided day, evening and night five days a week; limited weekend service available
• Recreation activities such as gardening, woodworking and baking
• Healing garden

Admission Policy/Eligibility Criteria

• Physician-diagnosed irreversible dementia
• Medically capable of participating in the Alzheimer Day Program
• Free of communicable disease
• Have access to a primary caregiver
• Receive ongoing treatment from a primary care physician
• Can be referred by caregiver, physician, community agencies, friends or family member, CNAP

For more information on locations/times, or to register, call 416-285-3803.