Seniors Life Enhancement Centres

The Circle of Friends Program, The Gathering Place Program

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Record #: MHL0143 Last Modified: 09 May 2013 Last Full Update: 09 May 2013
Record Details
Social MediaWebsite Website: www.slec.ca/
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Description & Services
Alternate NameSLEC
DescriptionSeniors Life Enhancement Centres provides two adult day programs, designed for Mississauga residents who have memory loss, are frail or have physical disabilities which interfere with their capacity to function independently.  
The goal of the programs is to provide stimulating social, recreational and physical activities that enhance the quality of life and promote independence. Our programs also provide caregivers with an opportunity for respite from their caring role. 
 
The Gathering Place Program 
Adult day program for seniors with physical disabilities, and/or mild cognitive impairment 
 
Circle of Friends  
Program 
Adult day program for memory impaired and/or frail seniors in a secured setting 
 
Both programs offer Restorative Care, Daily Exercise Programs (STEPS and HSEP), Montessori Programming, and Aphasia Communication activities.  
The Daydreams Salon and Spa located within the Centre offers Oral Care, Hairdressing & Barbering, Esthetics, and Foot Care services while the client attends the program. These services are also available to the caregivers. Transportation options can be provided by Red Cross, Transhelp, taxi or by family drivers. Speak to our Program Coordinators about transportation options.
HoursMon-Fri 8am-5:30 pm
Areas ServedMississauga
EligibilityAges: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Older Adults, physically disabled, frail and/or memory impaired seniors  
ApplicationReferrals: individuals, families, community agencies, day hospitals, discharge planners, physicians, etc
FeesProgram - user fee is charged for each day of enrollment in the program
LanguagesEnglish ; Hungarian ; Italian ; Polish ; Spanish ; All programs are in English however our programs serve a very diverse multicultural population
MeetingsCaregiver Education / Support meetings, 2nd Wed of the month, 5:30 pm-8:00 pm; client supervision available during meeting
Contact Information
AddressCliffway Plaza
2041 Cliff Rd
Mississauga, ON L5A 3N8
 
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IntersectionHurontario St (Hwy 10) & North Service Rd
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Office Phone905-279-9061
Fax905-279-1612
E-Mailslec@allstream.net
Websitewww.slec.ca
Primary ContactHeidi Yerxa, Program Coordinator, Gathering Place; Email: program2@slec.ca
Alternate ContactDawn Williams, Program Coordinator, Circle of Friends; Email: program1@slec.ca
Primary ExecutiveLorena Smith, Executive Director; Email: executive.director@slec.ca
Other Details
Established1993
ElectionsAnnual General Meeting - June
FundingProvincial - Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care; Mississauga Halton LHIN
Service Level(50) Non Profit
Subjects
SubjectsAdult day care ; Caregiver relief ; Day programs ; Foot care ; Physical disabilities ; Recreational activities ; Respite care ; Seniors