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SAMUEL LUNENFELD
MOUNTAINVIEW CLUB
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT AND STIMULATION
The Samuel Lunenfeld Mountainview Club serves older
adults with moderate to severe cognitive impairment in a
secure environment. It provides specialized programs as
well as environmental support to meet the individual needs
of people with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) or frontal
lobe disturbance. The FTD program includes behaviour
management techniques and clinical rounds with a medical
team.
The program offers services and supports to provide
stimulation and encourage social interaction. These include:
• Escorted door-to-door transportation within a large
catchment area
• Hot kosher lunch and snacks
• Physical, cultural and spiritual activities organized by
Therapeutic Recreation team
• Creative arts program for artistic expression
• Counselling, support, case management and education
for clients and their families provided by Social Workers
• Health promotion, medication administration and
disease prevention activities delivered by Nursing staff
• Eating assistance and toileting provided by program
aides
• Access to Baycrest services including ambulatory clinics,
and support programs
• Respite for caregivers
