A Way Forward
Our organization strives to uplift and empower individuals by offering encouragement and support. We foster meaningful social connections and provide opportunities for personal growth through a range of activities. Moreover, we enhance access to diverse community resources, ensuring individuals can tap into the assistance they need. In a warm and welcoming environment, we also provide nourishing meals that evoke a sense of home. Recognizing the importance of caregivers' well-being, we offer respite services to provide them with a much-needed break.
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A Typical Day May Look Like This:
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–Arrival at Facility by 10:00am
–Welcome—conversation
–Group activity or project (music, craft, art, humor)
–Lunch
–Quiet time
–Discussion
–Preparation for leaving by 2:00pm
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Reasons to Use A Way Forward
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For the Participant:
–You will have an opportunity to socialize with others in activities that are meaningful and stimulating.
–You will have an opportunity to share time with others who are on a similar journey.
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For the Caregiver:
–A chance for you to spend time with family/friends, run errands, or just relax.
–A feeling of comfort and peace of mind knowing that the person is safe while you are away.
–TIME TO CARE FOR YOURSELF.
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Responsibilities of Program
A Way Forward has established standards of conduct that include but are not limited to:
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Ensuring that participants and family caregiver privacy and confidentiality is respected at all times (verbal and written), including personal and health information.
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Ensuring that the value of the participant and family caregiver is recognized and supported in maintaining the participant’s well being.
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Ensuring that activities and programs respect the participant’s personal, religious, political beliefs and lifestyle decisions.
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Ensuring a nutritious lunch time meal and snacks which takes into account special dietary requirements as needed.
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Ensuring that an open communication between participants, family caregivers, coordinators and volunteers is respectful, timely, courteous, and appropriate.
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Ensuring that participants safety and their belongings are treated with respect and dignity.
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Responsibilities of Participant and Caregiver
The participant and/or caregiver attending A Way Forward will:
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Provide the Program Coordinator with notice of absences by the Thursday prior to allow staff to cancel the meal/snack and make appropriate changes to the program as required.
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Treat personnel, volunteers, and other attending participants with respect and courtesy.
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Arrive to the program on time, be willing to participate in activities, and wear appropriate attire.
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Admission Criteria
A client may be admitted to the program if he/she:
–Is a palliative client
–Is able to attend to their own needs
–Is able to tolerate the participation of activities
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Discharge Criteria
A client will be discharged from the program when:
–They pose a safety risk to themselves or the group