Growing older together
As people with developmental disabilities age into later life, Garth Homer is a constant in their changing world. Our current daytime services and future residential services help meet our clients changing needs at every stage of life.
For the most part, people with developmental disabilities age much like everyone else: their needs and interests change; their functional abilities change; health problems increase; and they must cope with major life transitions and a shrinking social circle.
Garth Homer provides services for older age clients that help address these changes.
Pathways
Our Pathways Program is a place to meet old and new friends, to participate in community activities, and to grow older with dignity and choice. Pathways participants enjoy both health and social supports in a bright, open space, accessible to wheelchairs and other mobility supports. The Pathways space offer a range of activities including art classes and cooking workshops, yoga to relax, and reading.
We know the changes associated with aging are ongoing, so we conduct baseline cognitive assessments to help us better recognize later life changes in our clients, including symptoms of dementia. Through these ongoing assessments, we can plan for, and deliver, tailored health supports for our older age clients.
To learn more about our Geriatrics Programs, please contact:
Victoria Weber
Senior Manager, Health Services and Education
250-475-2270 . ext 236
vweber@garthhomersociety.org