A.S.K. Friendship Society

601 West 57th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. Canada.V6P 1S1
phone 604-263-7333 e-mail: caring@askcentre.ca

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What ASK Provides

[A Typical Day] [Services] [Therapeutic Programs]

ASK provides a varied program of activities. Each month a calendar of activities and news is distributed to members and their families.

Here is a typical day for an ASK participant:

Staying active, making friendships and having fun. This is what ASK is all about.

8:30 - 9 am Reminder call re: pick-up time
9:30 - 10am Picked up by the bus
10:00 - 10:45 Coffee time to chat and make friendships.
10:45 - 11:45 Participants choose between two or more activities
11:45 - 12:15  Specialized Exercise Program
12:15 - 1:30 A full lunch is served including a soup and a delicious dessert
1:30 - 
2: 30
Participants can usually choose between two or more activities. Sometimes we have guest entertainment,special events or all-day outings
2:30 - 2:45 The day ends with juice and a sing-a-long
2:45 - 3:30 Participants are taken home.

Highlights of the Many Services We Provide

bulletTransportation to and from the program in wheelchair accessible vehicles.
bulletNutritious hot lunches.
bulletTake-home meals, upon request.
bulletInformation on other health and community resources
bullet Podiatry
bullet

Footcare nurse

bulletSupport group for caregivers.
bulletHairdresser

Specialized Therapeutic Programs

bulletMusic Therapy and Sing-a-longs
bulletSwimming
bulletHorticulture Therapy
bulletCommunity Outings / Day Trips
bulletDiscussion Groups
bulletCrafts
bulletPet Therapy
bulletWord Games and quizzes
bullet Active games like Bocce Ball
bullet Specialized Yoga classes
bullet Specialized exercises to improve strength and balance.

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