Searching for Transportation For Older Adults

Full service home care agency with staffing from homemakers through registered nursing staff

• homemaking
  
• personal care
  
• housekeeping
  
• respite care
  
• nursing services
  
• transportation to and from appointments

Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities

• helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
• referral to other community services

Hot meals delivered Mon-Fri - special diet types available

Frozen Meal Service - Seven entree frozen meal packages are delivered once a month

• clients choose from a menu or can choose standard packages
• special diet types available
• soup/dessert packages also available

Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments - wheelchair-accessible vehicle available

Additional Services:

• First Aid and CPR training
• babysitter certification
• water safety training
• disaster management program (includes personal disaster assistance and personal preparedness)
• volunteer services

Meal and transportation programs provided to Brant County

Disaster services available to Brant, Haldimand & Norfolk

Offers door-to-door transportation to appointments, for those unable to use public transportation or private means.
An escort may join client at no extra cost.

TaxiSCRIP increases the range of travel for MobilityPLUS consumers

Due to Covid-19, this program is suspended until further notice. Please see website for furtner details.

Provides round-trip transportation for a bi-weekly grocery shopping outing on a Friday. DARTS Transit picks up clients at their door/entrance and transports them to Fortinos, Walmart, Longo's, or the Farmer's Market in Ancaster. Also provides transportation to local outings and events such as fairs, live theatre, musical venues, and community events in the Ancaster and surrounding area.

Space is limited for both services; please call the office for more information.

Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities

• helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
  • referral to other community services
• group meals and social activities provided at a central location Hot meals delivered five days per week in Hagersville
  • special diet types available
• non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments, shopping, and social activities
• referrals to local services such as snow removal, yard work, window washing, house cleaning, grocery shopping, and minor repairs
• regular volunteer visits to seniors and people with disabilities who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance
• regular phone calls to check on the health and safety of people who live alone
  • checks are done by trained and screened personnel
• medical alert system
  • allows older adults and people with disabilities to call for assistance using a help button
  • 24-hour emergency response
• companionship, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness
  • bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close
  • services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes
• peer support and discussion for caregivers, including family and friends

Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities

• helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
  • referral to other community services
• group meals and social activities provided at a central location Hot meals delivered five days per week in Hagersville
  • special diet types available
• non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments, shopping, and social activities
• referrals to local services such as snow removal, yard work, window washing, house cleaning, grocery shopping, and minor repairs
• regular volunteer visits to seniors and people with disabilities who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance
• regular phone calls to check on the health and safety of people who live alone
  • checks are done by trained and screened personnel
• medical alert system
  • allows older adults and people with disabilities to call for assistance using a help button
  • 24-hour emergency response
• companionship, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness
  • bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close
  • services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes
• peer support and discussion for caregivers, including family and friends

A non-emergency, door-to-door transportation service. Our volunteer drivers accompany clients to and from medical appointments and grocery shopping.

A Francophone Community Health Centre providing health and social services to French-speaking clients by professionals in the community or individual homes.
Aging at Home Program:

• Case management


• nursing services


• occupational therapy


• blood-pressure clinics


• foot care


• mental health services


• educational workshops on various topics


• physical and mental exercise program

Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities. Helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible. Referral to other community services

• Group meals and social activities provided at a central location
• Hot meals delivered five days per week in Norfolk County - special diet types available
• Non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments, shopping, and social activities
• Referrals to local services such as snow removal, yard work, window washing, house cleaning, and minor repairs
• Regular volunteer visits to seniors and adults with a disability who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance
• Regular phone calls to check on the health and safety of people who live alone - checks are done by trained and screened personnel
• Medical alert system - allows older adults and adults with a disability to call for assistance using a help button. 24-hour emergency response
• Companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness
  • bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close
  • services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes
• Peer support and discussion for caregivers, including family and friends

Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities

• helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
  • referral to other community services
• group meals and social activities provided at a central location Hot meals delivered five days per week in Hagersville
  • special diet types available
• non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments, shopping, and social activities
• referrals to local services such as snow removal, yard work, window washing, house cleaning, grocery shopping, and minor repairs
• regular volunteer visits to seniors and people with disabilities who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance
• regular phone calls to check on the health and safety of people who live alone
  • checks are done by trained and screened personnel
• medical alert system
  • allows older adults and people with disabilities to call for assistance using a help button
  • 24-hour emergency response
• companionship, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness
  • bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close
  • services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes
• peer support and discussion for caregivers, including family and friends

Provides subsidized rides for people with disabilities through regular and accessible taxis. Coupons are sold in books that contain $40 value in vouchers, and participants may purchase up to three books each month.

Glanbrook Community Services provides participants with transportation services to medical appointments, dental appointments, errands, to visit friends, grocery and general shopping. Drivers will wait and can assist participants with purchases. Out-of-town trips may be arranged upon request, some restrictions apply.

Due to COVID-19 this program has been temporarily suspended.

The Rural Shopping Bus is a program for rural residents who do not drive or have access to public transportation. Clients must be able to board the bus independently and carry their groceries.

The bus runs bi-weekly and takes participants to the Walmart Shopping Plaza in Waterdown.

The Rural Shopping Bus is a chartered DARTS bus and runs throughout the year.

Due to COVID-19 this program has been temporarily suspended.

The Rural Community Grocery Bus provides bi-weekly transportation to shopping centers for seniors who do not drive. The shopping locations are: Food Basics Plaza in Ancaster and Walmart Plaza in Waterdown.
Operates in collaboration with Glanbrook Community Services and is funded by the Hamilton Community Foundation

Provides transportation to and from non-emergency medical appointments, grocery shopping, adult day programs, to run errands, or to other appointments or social outings. Program is delivered on a first-come, first-serve basis, and a minimum of 3 business days' notice is required.

Non-medical homecare agency catering exclusively to the needs of senior citizens and older adults

• Driver companions
• Live-in companions
• Overnight assistance
• House cleaners
• Drop-in companions
• Foot care services

Community Support Connections has a fleet of vehicles which agency drivers use to provide transportation services assisting individuals to and from medical appointments and the grocery store, adult day programs, and shopping trips.Volunteers who drive their own vehicles also support the program.

Home Care Services

Services include:

• 24 Hour Care - care planning, scheduling and management
  
• Alzheimer's care - caregivers focusing on brain exercises, physical exercise & conversation
  
• personal care - bathing, grooming, dressing assistance
  
• chronic condition management - providing personal care for those with chronic health conditions
  
• companionship - personally matched companions to help maintain positive independence
  
• fall prevention - recommendations to improve the safety inside the home
  
• family respite - caregiver relief
  
• geriatric care management - planning and coordinating care
  
• hospital care - assisting with meals & feeding, companionship, supervision, entertainment while in the hospital
  
• light housekeeping and laundry - cleaning and laundry service
  
• meal preparation - creation of healthy meal plan, grocery shopping, meal preparation
  
• medication reminders - staff available to distribute and apply medications multiple times a day
  
• preventing skin breakdown - skin monitoring and regular attention
  
• safe supervision - monitoring service for those with dementia
  
• transition of care - advocacy for clients for next step options
  
• transportation/ errands - caregiver assistance for outings

Staff members are bonded, insured, reference checked and police checked before hiring

TaxiSCRIP increases the range of travel for MobilityPLUS consumers

VON Canada has many services to offer. These include:

* Adult Day Program
* Bathing Program
* Bereavement Support Program
* Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Health Awareness Clinic
* Friendly Visiting Volunteer Program
* Home at Last Program
* Home Help and Homemaking
* Hospice Visiting Program
* Life After Stroke Program
* Meals on Wheels
* Overnight Respite Program
* Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together
* Special Services at Home and Passport Programs
* Transportation Program
* Volunteer Program

TaxiSCRIP is a service that provides a travelling range increase for MobilityPLUS consumers

Multi-Service Centre offers a variety of programs and services:

Employment & Literacy Services

* Services for Employers
* Services for Job Seekers
* Services for Youth
* Services for Learners
* Adult Literacy and Essential Skills

Home Support Services
* Meals Delivery Service
* Assisted Living Program
* Housekeeping
* Home at Last (HAL)
* Transportation
* Exercise Programs
* Foot Care

Partnered Services with Stonebridge Community Services

This service provides rides to medical appointments, social and recreational activities and grocery shopping.