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Located near Burlington
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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
Non-emergency door-to-door transportation services for seniors and people with disabilities who are unable to access other means of transportation
- offered to and from medical appointments and treatments, rehabilitative therapy, and adult recreation and leisure programs
- advance booking is required
- fee for service
Transportation provided in Red Cross vehicles, including wheelchair vans or volunteers' private vehicles
- all volunteer drivers are pre-screened and insured
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)
Non-profit community organization that assists seniors and disabled persons to remain independent and in their homes. Services include:
- Transportation services: volunteer drivers will provide transportation to medical appointments, shopping, hair appointments, etc. within the Greater Hamilton Area
- Household services: assistance with minor home repairs, yard work, or housekeeping
- Snow removal
Service Navigation
Central Registry: Food Support Programs
- centralized intake to get connected with local food delivery programs and resources
- Food Advisor helps to direct to the most appropriate food supports programs and services available in community based on clients needs and circumstances
- see listing for more information, MHH0661
Grocery Delivery
- delivery is available from most grocery stores for a fee
- check with your regular grocery store to see what delivery services they offer
Oakville Meals on Wheels
- delivery of hot or frozen meals
- see listing for more information, OAK0122
Victorian Order of Nurses (VON)
- delivery of hot or frozen meals
- see listing for more information, MHH0608
Shopping Services / Accompaniment
- occasional accompaniment for shopping may be available at no charge for clients of the non-profit agencies:
- some commercial home care/home support agencies offer shopping services and/or accompaniment (usually for a fee)
- for complete list see here
Transportation
CANES Community Care: Ride Connect
- ages 55+, or persons with a disability
- transportation to and from medical appointments, as well as grocery shopping and adult day programs
- see listing for more information, OAK0215
Approved applicants will be eligible to book trips on all specialized transit services in Niagara including Fort Erie (FAST), Niagara Falls (Chair-a-van), Niagara Specialised Transit (NST), St Catharines (Paratransit) and Welland (WellTrans).
Niagara Speicalized Transit will also provide regional trips between municipalities for eligible users.
Niagara Region has partnered with DARTS to offer a Hamilton Transfer Hub. Located in Stoney Creek off Highway eight, this transfer hub will connect specialized transit riders with DARTS, who will drive riders to their desired location in Hamilton. Niagara Specialized Transit riders can book rides to Hamilton for work, social and medical-related trips.
GROCERY DELIVERY
- check with your regular grocery store to see what delivery services they offer
- delivery available from most grocery stores including, Walmart, COSTCO, Longo's, Metro, and Loblaws
SHOPPING SERVICES / ACCOMPANIMENT:
- some commercial home care/home support agencies offer shopping services and/or accompaniment (usually for a fee)
- for complete list see here
- occasional accompaniment for shopping may be available at no charge for clients of the "Home Help" programs of non-profit agencies (see separate listing for Links2Care)
Offers door-to-door transportation to appointments for those with limited to no access to transportation. A caregiver may travel with the client at no extra cost. A minimum of 3 days notice is requested in order to book.
This listing gives an overview of programs and services available to older adults, and is also an index to related listings in this directory
- for comprehensive information, please see the Halton Seniors' Services Directory here
FOOD
Community Meals: programs that organize suppers, lunches or other get-togethers that give community residents an opportunity to meet one another in a friendly and informal atmosphere
- see list of providers here
Grocery Delivery: organizations that accept online and/or telephone orders and deliver food and household supplies to the homes of people who are unable to go out and shop on their own behalf or food pantries that deliver to people with illnesses, disabilities, transportation issues or other extenuating circumstances which prevent them from picking it up
- see list of providers here
Meal Delivery Providers: programs that prepare and regularly deliver meals to older adults, people with disabilities and others who have difficulties shopping and/or preparing food for themselves
- see list of providers here
HOUSING
Affordable Housing and Help for Rent, Utilities or Property Taxes: information on programs that make rental housing more readily available to low-income individuals, programs that provide financial assistance for people who are at risk for having their utilities shut off, and programs that provide financial assistance to enable people to pay all or a portion of their property taxes
- see separate listing here
Long-Term Care Homes: inpatient health care facilities that provide nursing and personal care over an extended period of time
- for full list see here
Retirement Homes: residential facilities, apartments and/or planned communities for older adults, people with disabilities or other populations that are available at market rates and designed to enable those who are eligible to have a form of independent living in a secure environment while sharing common interests and having access to supportive services
- for full list see here
IN HOME ASSISTANCE
For individual types of services, such as shopping assistance, home maintenance, housekeeping assistance, personal care and yard maintenance, see here (in each category, click 'View Programs and Services' to see all providers)
Some personal care is available for free under Ontario's health care system, by applying to your local Home and Community Care Support Services
- for contact details see full listings here
Veterans Affairs Canada provides funding for eligible veterans to help pay for the cost of in-home care and housekeeping/home maintenance services
- see separate listings here
Assistive Devices Program: programs that pay all or a portion of the costs associated with acquiring assistive technology products and/or obtaining support services such as customization, fit/modification services or repairs
- see separate listings for the Assistive Devices Program and March of Dimes
Friendly Outreach Programs: programs that reach out to people who are hospitalized or in another institutional setting, are socially isolated due to disability or old age, or otherwise lack companionship with the objective of brightening their day and helping them to maintain contact with the outside world
- for full list see here
Homebound Services: services that are provided in-home for Individuals are unable to leave their homes because of illness, disability or frailty
- see list of providers here
Personal Alarm Systems and Locator Aids: programs that provide electronic equipment which connects people with sources of emergency assistance or that facilitate the ability of caregivers to determine the whereabouts of people who have Alzheimer's disease or other similar conditions
- see list of providers here
INCOME SUPPORT
Income Programs and Financial Assistance: information on income supports and benefits from federal, provincial or territorial governments
- see separate listing here
Ontario Drug Benefit Program: program that pays all or a portion of the costs for prescription drugs required by people who meet eligibility requirements for the programs
- see separate listing here
LEGAL SERVICES
Legal Help and Information: information on programs that provide legal counselling and/or representation for low-income individuals who need assistance in routine legal matters
- see separate listing here
TAX ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES
Income Tax Clinics: programs that provide tax preparation services for people who meet income and/or other eligibility criteria
- see list of providers here
TRANSPORTATION
Disability Related Transportation: programs that provide transportation for purposes of shopping, banking, social events, medical appointments, getting to and from work, and similar activities for people with disabilities who need special accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation
- see list of providers here
Escort Programs: programs that accompany people who have limited mobility, cognitive impairments or other problems to specified local destinations and provide assistance which may include transportation or driving services, and assisting the individual to enter and leave the vehicle and buildings
- see list of providers here
Full-service Gas Stations: Burlington, Oakville
Local Bus Services:
- see list of providers here
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation: programs that provide transportation for medical appointments, trips from and between hospitals, to nursing homes or other special-care centres or for other non-emergency medical needs for individuals who, because of their physical condition, are unable to use other means of local transportation
- see list of providers here
Senior Driver Renewal Program: programs that evaluate the motor and cognitive functioning of elderly individuals or people with disabilities to determine the person's ability to drive
- see separate listing here
Taxi Services:
- see separate listing here
Approved applicants will be eligible to book trips on all specialized transit services in Niagara including Fort Erie (FAST), Niagara Falls (Chair-a-van), Niagara Specialised Transit (NST), St Catharines (Paratransit) and Welland (WellTrans).
Niagara Speicalized Transit will also provide regional trips between municipalities for eligible users.
Niagara Region has partnered with DARTS to offer a Hamilton Transfer Hub. Located in Stoney Creek off Highway eight, this transfer hub will connect specialized transit riders with DARTS, who will drive riders to their desired location in Hamilton. Niagara Specialized Transit riders can book rides to Hamilton for work, social and medical-related trips.
- Transitional Care Centre -- regular service, visits (in person for family and caregiver with appointment)
- also available via phone/virtually telephone reassurance, supportive counselling and service coordination
- Family Health Organization, GAIN Community Team
- Adult Day Program -- in person and virtual care
- Diabetes Education Program -- assessment, consultation, group education
- Wellness and Community Development Program -- in person and virtual platform
- Vocational Training Centre -- in person and virtual platform
Adult Day Program -- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3:30 pm, weekday extended hours, Saturday 10 am-3 pm, available in Scarborough and Richmond Hill
- for persons 55 years and older with special needs, such as physical frailty or mild memory impairment, in need of supervised, structured setting
- social and recreation activities, lunch, snack, personal care and health related services -- exercise, foot care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy
- transportation available
- public education, seminars, workshops, information and referral
- individual counselling with nurse, dietitian and social worker
- health and education workshops, seminars
- caregiver education and support, information and referral
- workshop licensed by Self-Management Resource Centre
- caregiver support, volunteer development
- congregate dining -- fee, subsidies available
- transportation -- fee
- referrals, follow up
Geriatric Assessment & Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team -- wrap around supported care and services with individualized comprehensive geriatric assessment, intensive case management, personalized care plan, service navigation
Home care services -- home help, homemaking, respite care, palliative care -- fee
Personal Care Program -- for seniors living in the community requiring higher level of care, care coordination, scheduled and unscheduled personal support workers' visit, security check
Integrated Dialysis Care Program -- Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses visit home peritoneal dialysis patients at their home, health maintenance, nutritional counselling
Wellness and Social Program -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 50 years and older, drop-in centre, friendship groups, interest classes, outings
Approved applicants will be eligible to book trips on all specialized transit services in Niagara including Fort Erie (FAST), Niagara Falls (Chair-a-van), Niagara Specialised Transit (NST), St Catharines (Paratransit) and Welland (WellTrans).
Niagara Speicalized Transit will also provide regional trips between municipalities for eligible users.
Niagara Region has partnered with DARTS to offer a Hamilton Transfer Hub. Located in Stoney Creek off Highway eight, this transfer hub will connect specialized transit riders with DARTS, who will drive riders to their desired location in Hamilton. Niagara Specialized Transit riders can book rides to Hamilton for work, social and medical-related trips.
Approved applicants will be eligible to book trips on all specialized transit services in Niagara including Fort Erie (FAST), Niagara Falls (Chair-a-van), Niagara Specialised Transit (NST), St Catharines (Paratransit) and Welland (WellTrans).
Niagara Speicalized Transit will also provide regional trips between municipalities for eligible users.
Niagara Region has partnered with DARTS to offer a Hamilton Transfer Hub. Located in Stoney Creek off Highway eight, this transfer hub will connect specialized transit riders with DARTS, who will drive riders to their desired location in Hamilton. Niagara Specialized Transit riders can book rides to Hamilton for work, social and medical-related trips.
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 local public accessible transportation solutions for both persons with a disability and/or seniors age 65 or older
- eligible users must register for service prior to use
- door to door service within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Halton Hills
- trips may be booked for any purpose and as early as 7 days in advance
- bookings must be completed 24 hours prior to travel to ensure a scheduled pickup time
- support person or caregiver may accompany free of charge
- low income users may be eligible for subsidies through Halton Region SPLIT program
This listing describes where to find services for grocery delivery, shopping services and accompaniment.
GROCERY DELIVERY
Metro Online Grocery
- order online for home delivery
- available for Georgetown postal code addresses
- order online for home delivery
- available for Acton and Georgetown postal code addresses
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 non-profit agencies Acclaim Health (see separate listing here) and Links2Care (see separate listing here).
Disaster Relief Donation Line: 1-800-418-1111
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- helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
- referral to other community services
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
Additional Services:
- First Aid and CPR training
- babysitter certification
- water safety training
- disaster management program (includes personal disaster assistance and personal preparedness)
- volunteer services
Disaster services available to Brant, Haldimand & Norfolk
- respite care, caregiver relief (fee)
- Adult Day Program Monday-Friday (fee)
- congregate dining Tuesday-Thursday (free), transportation available (fee)
- transportation to medical appointments, shopping (fee)
- supportive housing / personal care for residents of Toronto Community Housing Corporation buildings in Etobicoke (fee)
- referral only to home maintenance, grass cutting, snow shovelling services
- participates in Toronto Ride
Seasonal income tax clinic available mid February to early April, contact for information (free)
Home at Last Program includes hospital discharge assistance
Elderly Persons Centre includes social, recreation and education programs
Crisis: 519-740-2222
Fax: 519-621-4550
Toll Free: 1-800-946-8294
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- homemaking
- personal care
- housekeeping
- respite care
- nursing services
- transportation to and from appointments