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Program provided in partnership with Vision Loss Rehabilitation that supports individuals with vision loss and additional functional needs due to a permanent physical disability

Services include:
* personal care with the aid of an attendant
* vision loss specific training in the areas of orientation and mobility
* home and personal management
* communication skills

Personal support services are provided for activities of daily living such as bathing and toileting, range of motion exercises as well as the instrumental activities of daily living such as life-skills and light housekeeping support within a client's personal home
* also offers services in a client's school or place of work

Staffing:
* Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Staffing hours:
* shifts 24/7

Homemaker assistance:
* in home meal preparation
* light housekeeping

Personal Care:
* personal hygiene
* dressing
* mobility
* transfers/seating
* toileting
* changing beds
* nutrition/food preparation
* cueing
* reminding
* directing activities of daily living

Offers windrow clearing services for residents with disabilities or individuals unable to clear their windrow(s) with no other able-bodied person living at the address
* windrow is snow that is left at the bottom of driveways by road plows

Windrow clearing contractors are dispatched after all roadway plowing is completed during a snow event * residents can expect windrows to be cleared within 36 hours after the snow stops and within 12 hours of the completion of all roadway plowing * does not clear windrows left by sidewalk plows

Responsible for services and programs including:
* Cycling
* Driveways and Curbs
* Electric Vehicles
* Leaf Collection
* Parking
* Road and Sidewalk Maintenance
* Road and Transportation Construction
* Road and Transportation Permits
* Snow Removal
* Traffic Safety


To report an issue, see Service Burlington here

To view current and future road closures and restrictions, see here

This listing describes where to find services for grocery delivery, shopping services and accompaniment, and grocery store shuttles

GROCERY DELIVERY
Check with your regular grocery store to see what delivery services they offer

SHOPPING SERVICES / ACCOMPANIMENT:

• some commercial home care/home support agencies offer shopping services and/or accompaniment (fee for use), for complete list see here
• occasional accompaniment for shopping may be available at no charge for clients of the Friendly Visiting programs of the non-profit agencies Acclaim Health (see separate listing here) and Links2Care (see separate listing here)

SHUTTLES TO GROCERY STORES:
Burlington Transit grocery store shuttles are cancelled until further notice

This listing summarizes and acts as an index to the various programs related to snow removal on roads and sidewalks, windrows and driveways

Roads and Sidewalks:
Road and sidewalks are plowed by City of Burlington's Roads, Parking and Traffic Department

• for more information on snow control updates, the snow removal plan, and winter parking see here
• Note: all on-street parking is not permitted during declared Snow Events until the Snow Event is declared over

Windrows:
The City of Burlington offers a registered clearing service for residents with disabilities or individuals unable to clear their windrow (snow pushed by plows across end of driveways) with no other able-bodied person living at the address

• fee for use
• for more information see separate listing here

Driveways:
Links2Care offers registered snow removal services to persons with a permanent disability and older adults

• fee for use
• for more information see separate listing here

Snow Angels Canada connects seniors or people in need with volunteers online

• for more information see separate listing here

For private snow removal companies, see Yellow Pages under Snow Removal Service

Provides an Assisted Living program to eligible tenants of Wellington Terrace and the surrounding neighbourhood

• from Maple Ave east to Drury Lane
• south to Lakeshore and north to QEW

Support can include, but is not limited to:

• personal care including showering
• dressing/undressing
• assistance with pre-measured medication
• reassurance
• safety checks

Those who qualify for personal care services may also be eligible for:

• light housekeeping
• laundry
• assistance with meal services
• other locations for Assisted Living/Supports for Daily Living Projects managed by the Region of Halton

Provides access to health care support at home, at school, or in the community

• care coordinators work with people in the community or leaving hospital to determine what help is needed and arrange for care
• care is provided in community settings such as the home, school, residential facility or Home and Community Care Services community clinic
• referral to other community services when appropriate

Services available to eligible patients may include:

• nursing
• personal support
• physiotherapy
• occupational therapy
• speech-language therapy
• social work
• nutritional counseling
• end-of-life care
• medical supplies and equipment
• access to long-term care homes
• access to supported living (adult day programs, assisted living, supportive housing, retirement homes, and short stay care)
• school health support services
• specialized services for people living with specific health conditions
• referral to other community supports
• Burlington Nursing Care Centre

Information and Referral offered through My Health GPS, 1-800-810-0000:

• system navigation
• access to community resources
• assistance with referrals

Staffing:
* Personal Support Workers (PSW)
* companionship workers

Staffing hours:
* hourly
* overnight
* live-in

* Veterans Affairs Canada approved Veterans Independence Program (VIP) provider

1. In Home Assistance
Friendly visiting

Alzheimer/dementia care

Homemaker assistance:
* menu planning
* budgeting
* shopping
* child care
* in-home meal preparation
* light housekeeping

Personal care:
* personal hygiene
* dressing
* mobility
* transfers/seating
* toileting
* changing beds
* nutrition/food preparation
* directing activities of daily living
* medication reminders

Telephone reassurance

2. Errands and Appointments
* errand running/shopping assistance
* escort programs
* medical appointments transportation

3. Other Home Health Care Case Management
* long term home health care
* palliative care

Podiatry/foot care:
* general foot/nail care

4. Respite
* adult respite care
* children's respite care

Offers on-site 24-hour personal support services for seniors

Provides the Assisted Living program to eligible residents of Bonnie Place Apartments (I and II) and eligible individuals living in the surrounding neighbourhood (see the boundaries listed below)

Support can include, but is not limited to:

• personal care including showering
• dressing/undressing
• assistance with pre-measured medication
• safety checks

Those who qualify for personal care services may also be eligible for:

• light housekeeping
• laundry
• assistance with meal services

Other locations for Assisted Living/Supports for Daily Living Program managed by the Region of Halton

Supportive housing which provides personal support services to 10 seniors in accessible units in a 65 unit rent geared to income building
* attendant services are provided for activities of daily living, such as bathing and toileting, range of motion exercises, as well as the instrumental activities of daily living, such as life skills and light housekeeping support

Provides personal support services to seniors in their homes for activities of daily living such as bathing and toileting, range of motion exercises, and light housekeeping support

An in-home attendant care service for adults with physical disabilities who are living in Burlington or North Halton, and are able to direct their own care

Assistance with daily living activities includes:
* bathing, grooming and toileting
* rising and retiring, transferring
* dressing and undressing
* meal preparation

Services offered to individuals who have a developmental disability, include:

• residential support includes group homes and a supported independent living program
  
• LifeShare Program provides alternative living arrangements for children and adults who have a developmental disability
  
• Employment Services includes employment planning, supports coordination, job training, placement and maintenance, and travel route training
  
• Day Programs teach participants skills they need to enrich their quality of life and provide inclusive recreational activities
  
• Children's Inclusion Services provide resource support to children who have a developmental disability attending preschools or daycare centres
  
• Respite program provides after school or evening care in a safe and caring environment for individuals with a developmental disability allowing parents and caregivers an interval of rest from their busy schedules

Provides non-medical personal support services to individuals with physical disabilities and frail seniors residing at Palmer Place, a nonprofit apartment building for seniors (for Palmer Place listing see here)

Services include assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and toileting, range of motion exercises, and light housekeeping support

Others services may include:

• meal preparation
• medication reminders
• errands and appointments (fee for service)

Staffing:
* Registered Nurse (RN)
* Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
* Personal Support Worker (PSW)
* companionship workers

Staffing hours:
* shifts
* overnight

1. In Home Assistance
Friendly visiting

Home delivered meals

Homemaker assistance:
* menu planning
* budgeting
* shopping
* in home meal preparation
* light housekeeping

Personal Care:
* personal hygiene
* dressing
* mobility
* transfers/seating
* toileting
* changing beds
* nutrition/food preparation
* cueing
* reminding
* directing activities of daily living

Telephone reassurance

Nutrition assessment services by a dietician

Activities of daily living assessment by an occupational therapist

2. Errands and appointments
* errand running/shopping assistance
* escort programs
* medical appointments transportation

3. In Home Nursing Care
* home nursing
* geriatric home nursing
* medical/surgical home nursing
* oncology home nursing
* psychiatric home nursing
* rehabilitative/restorative home nursing
* medication administration

4. Other Home Health Care Case Management
* long term home health care
* in home hospice (end of life) care
* palliative care

Podiatry/foot care:
* general foot/nail care
* nail conditions
* diabetic foot care with an RN/RPN

5. Therapies
* occupational therapy

6. Respite
* adult respite care

Staffing:
* Registered Nurse (RN)
* Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Staffing hours:
* shifts
* overnight
* live-in

1. In Home Assistance

Homemaker assistance:
* menu planning
* budgeting
* shopping
* in home meal preparation
* light housekeeping

Personal Care:
* personal hygiene
* dressing
* mobility
* transfers/seating
* toileting
* changing beds
* reminding
* directing activities of daily living
* medication reminders

2. Errands and appointments
* errand running/shopping assistance
* escort programs
* medical appointments transportation

3. In Home Nursing Care
* home nursing such as diabetic visits and wound care
* medication administration

4. Other Home Health Care Case Management
* Alzheimer's and dementia care
* palliative care
* post-op (knee surgery, hip surgery in-home transition)

5. Respite
* adult respite care
* children's respite care

Staffing:
* Registered Nurse (RN)
* Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
* Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Staffing hours:
* shifts
* overnight
* live-in

1. In Home Assistance
Friendly visiting

Homemaker assistance:
* in home meal preparation
* light housekeeping

Personal care:
* personal hygiene
* dressing
* mobility
* transfers/seating
* toileting
* changing beds
* directing activities of daily living
* medication reminders

2. Errands and Appointments
* medical appointments transportation

3. In Home Nursing Care
* home nursing
* geriatric home nursing
* medical/surgical home nursing
* pediatric home nursing
* medication administration

4. Other Home Health Care Case Management
* long term home health care
* in home hospice (end of life) care
* palliative care

Podiatry/foot care:
* general foot/nail care
* diabetic foot care with an RN/RPN

5. Respite
* adult respite care
* children's respite care

In-home health care offered in private homes, long-term care homes, group homes, hospitals, and community settings.

Services include:

• nursing
• therapy
• personal support
• attendant care
• homemaking services

Services are provided by nurses, registered practical nurses, personal support workers, and social service workers.

Provides support services by qualified professionals that improve the quality of life for seniors. Hourly, weekend, short term, long term, and respite care available. Staff are properly screened, fully licensed and insured. Services include:
Personal care

• Exercise and range of motion
• Transferring
• Feeding

Companion care

• Fall prevention
• Medication reminders
• Meal preparation
• Light housekeeping
• Shopping and errands
• Laundry

Specialty care

• Alzheimer's
• Dimentia
• Parkinson's Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Hip Replacement
• Stroke

Offers shopping services every other week for Flamborough residents who are unable to get to the grocery store. Clients provide their grocery list and a volunteer will do their shopping and deliver their groceries to their home.

Provides adults with physical disabilities living in the community with assistance in activities of daily living. Service includes scheduled non-medical care, such as meal preparation, dressing and undressing, rising and retiring, and personal care.

This service/organization is experiencing a closure or cancellation due to the COVID-19 virus, refer to website for details.

Provides residential support to adults with developmental disabilities living in apartment settings. This is an option for a person who chooses to live independently or with a roommate. The level of support is determined on an individual basis and can range from several hours a day to a few hours a week.

A faith-based organization serving people with developmental disabilities and their families in Ontario. Offers residential and retreat facilities.

Services include:
- Individual support services
- Supported independent living
- Community participation supports
- Family home services
- Community residences

Residential care homes for adults with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABIs). Offers ABI rehabilitation programs, behaviour management, speech language pathology, etc. Also offers Transitional Living Services which aim to help individuals reintegrate into the broader community. Facilities are located in Hamilton, St. Catharines, and Vineland.
Hamilton: Elmhurst Place, John Reesor Centre, Transitional Living Services
St. Catherine's: Kenny House, Ravenda Place
Vineland: Campden Heights, Cathy Weaver Place