Our day program will provide a purposeful and enriching day of gardening activities for people with dementia.

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Our program will run weekly on Wednesday.  Caregivers will drop off their loved one, referred to as a GCF member, between 9-10am and pick up will be between 2-3pm.  Caregivers can take this opportunity to run errands, attend appointments, or take time for themselves.

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We will be providing personal support workers to assist where needed during our program.  Our GCF member to staff ratio will be 3:1.  Our GCF members will be valued contributing participants in the care of our orchard, vegetable garden and sensory garden.  Our program will offer physical activity, social engagement, nutritious snacks and meals, friendly trained staff, and a beautiful environment.

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A typical day for a GCF member will include a morning welcome with refreshments and a goal setting time.  Here we will see what needs attention in our gardens and divide the tasks based on interest and ability.  At noon, we will gather at the harvest table for a delicious meal provided by one of our local businesses.  

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After lunch, we may do more work in the garden or take the opportunity to relax and visit with one another.  We can reflect on the day as a group and see what we might focus on for the next program day.

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Examples of daily activities:  planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, plant selection, wildlife observation, garden design, snack preparation and strolls in nature.

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