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Adult Day Support Program

Alternate names: ADSP

Adult Day Support Programs (ADSPs) are designed for adults (over 18 years of age) who may have physical and/or memory challenges or are living with a chronic illness. These day or evening programs have a double focus. They provide clients with a regular outing one or two times a week and caregivers with a break. Programs are located in Calgary and rural communities in the Calgary Zone.

Adult Day Support Programs provide six hours a day of :

  • Family Caregiver respite, support and information;
  • The company of others with similar health care needs supported by trained care staff;
  • Nutritious meals and snacks;
  • Recreational programming;
  • Activities and exercise programs to improve health;
  • Opportunities for rest;
  • Basic personal care; 
  • Monitoring of blood pressure and weight;
  • Assistance with medication. 

Available to

Must be a home care client and over the age of 18.

Accessing the service - more information:

You must be a Home Care client in order to attend one of the AHS funded ADSPs. Referrals to these ADSPs are made by a Home Care - Community Care Coordinator. Home Care clients (or their family caregivers) who are interested in an ADSP, should discuss this option with the Home Care - Community Care Coordinator responsible for their care.

Referral needed

Community Care Coordinator to make referral.

Fees

There may be a charge for your hot lunch while attending a AHS funded Adult Day Support Program depending on your income. ADSP participants are responsible for their transportation to the ADSP and back or if used, the cost of Access Calgary services.

Once admitted to the program clients are assessed for fee determination. The co-payment may be waived as indicated by Alberta Health Services.

Service providers

Recreation Therapists Recreation Therapy Aides

Service locations

Please visit the links below for more details about this service at various locations.