Club 36

Club 36 needs you!

Are you caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia? Do you need a break? Are you looking for a meaningful social setting for the one you are caring for? Club 36 may be the place!

Club 36 is an adult day support program for people with dementia. The Club provides meaningful activities including community outings, baking, gardening, music and individual hobbies such as woodworking.

Club 36 offers participants a meaningful day that maximizes the individual's independence and abilities in a caring, supportive environment. Club 36 was one of the first day programs and has provided quality dementia care for over 20 years. Club 36 is in partnership with Alberta Health Services Calgary Zone and operates out of Bethany Harvest Hills and Intercare Southwood. All Club 36 staff members are educated in the Best Friends™ Approach to Alzheimer's Care. Club 36 staff members and volunteers love what they do and work hard to deliver person-centred programs in a home-like atmosphere.

In this section you will find information on:

Benefits of Club 36:

• Feeling of independence

• People with dementia engage in meaningful, stimulating and success-oriented activities based on the Best Friends™ Approach

• Opportunity to socialize with others

• Older adult fitness and physical games facilitated by certified instructors

• Outings to community attractions

• Music therapy

• Intergenerational programs

• Healthy snacks and meals provided

• Respite for caregivers and a feeling of comfort in knowing that the person with dementia is safe

• Family events/social activities

• Connected to the community

• Caregivers and individuals with Alzheimer's disease receive ongoing support, information, resources and access to services

Admission Criteria

To qualify for admission, clients must be:

• a current Calgary Health Region Home Care client; call (403)
  943 -1920 for more information

• diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia

• living within the Calgary Health Region

Club 36 Sites and Hours of Operation

Bethany Harvest Hills
19 Harvest Gold Manor NE
Monday to Friday - 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Intercare Southwood
211 Heritage Drive SE
Monday to Friday - 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Transportation

Round trip transportation is provided by Access Calgary. Your Home Care Coordinator will assist with registration for this service.

Testimonials

What caregivers have to say...

"She seems more self-assured and hopeful."

"Mondays and Thursdays are the only days when he jumps out of bed with no hesitation..."

"...he has regained some of his jovial self. He was always happy and loved to have visitors. But before Club 36 he gave up on everyone and everything."

"It's nice to get out and do something for myself - like meet my daughter for lunch."

"She LOVES going and is excited to see the staff and other participants. Today she is thrilled to take her little bottle of bird seed because she is going to the bird sanctuary."

"...[Club] contributes to her overall enjoyment of life and provides some greater sense of independence from the home scene."

Helpful Links

Access Calgary - Access Calgary is responsible for managing the eligibility, booking, scheduling and dispatching of shared-ride, door-to-door transportation services for Calgarians with disabilities.

calgaryarea.com- links to Calgary Seniors services.

Calgary Seniors Resource Society - Calgary Seniors' Resource Society endeavours to enhance the quality of life and human dignity of seniors, by supporting their independence through home services and community based programs.

Distress Centre - the Distress Centre is Calgary's leader in crisis support, information and referral services.

Home Care - Home Care offers a range of services – nursing, therapy, rehabilitation and personal care – designed to complement the care you receive from family, friends and other community services. Your doctor and your community care coordinator consult with you to get you the services you need.

Kerby Centre - dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older persons.

Meals on Wheels - Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization that provides home delivered nutritious, low cost meals to seniors (age 60+) and those convalescing or with mental or physical disabilities.