Victorian Order of Nurses - Oxford - Stroke and Aphasia Support Services

Program:

Stroke and Aphasia Support Services

Organization:

Victorian Order of Nurses - Oxford

Phone Numbers:

519-539-1231 ext 226

Toll-Free:

1-888-641-5197 ext 226

Fax:

519-539-2926

Website:

staging.von.ca/en/von-care/stroke-and-aphasia-support-services

Address:

550 Ingersoll Ave
Woodstock, ON
N4S 4Y3

Intersection:

Wellington St N and Edward St

Location:

Central Oxford

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Stroke Recovery Program: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

Public Contacts:

Carolyn Kaufman - Supervisor

Service Description:

Stroke recovery adult day program in collaboration with St Joseph's Health Care Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team and Woodstock Hospital Intensive Rehabilitation Outpatient Program * program focuses on regaining skills necessary for activities of daily living

rehabilitation
social activities
recreational activities
exercise, health and wellness

Services for an additional fee:

bathing

Related Service:

Ontario Health atHome South West area - Woodstock

Additional Hours
Additional Service Details

Expanded Hours	Extended hours may be available at an additional cost
Overnight Respite	Available at Woodstock Site for clients throughout Oxford County * offered most Tue and Wed * room for 2 clients * 2 PSW staff * RPN support can be arranged for as needed * disscuss with coordinator upon referral

Specialization
Stroke

Nutrition
Snack	Light refreshments in morning 9:30am
Meal	Lunch at noon
Special Diet	special dietary needs accommodated (diabetic, minced, personal preferences when necessary)

Health Care Assistance
Medication Assistance	Assists clients with medications when required
Mobility Assistance	Staff trained in transfers, escorting and falls prevention * clients with canes, walkers, wheelchairs etc, accommodated * tub room and washrooms are accessible
Incontinence	Provides support to clients with bladder incontinence * clients are encouraged to wear briefs or pads to support bladder control * a spare change of clothes can be stored in the program
Bathing	Bathing program available for clients and members of the community (weight restrictions for tubs and lifts)

Other
Transportation	Family encouraged to provide transportation to and from program * staff can help arrange transportation if needed

Fees:

$11 per day, plus additional fee for bathing

Application:

Referral from Community Stroke Rehabilitation Program or Intensive Rehabilitation Outpatient Program

Eligibility / Target Population:

Recipient of the Community Stroke Rehabilitation Program * requires ability to actively participate

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Oxford and area

Print Materials:

Overnight Respite Program Information (2018)

May 2019 Calendar

June 2019 Calendar