Searching for Transportation For Older Adults

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

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)

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.

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 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.

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

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

Private home health care agency providing registered nursing visits, nursing care, personal support workers, 24-hour live-in care, overnight caregiving, homemakers and companions * also provides additional support in hospital and in residence

Services include:

• Nursing visits / Nursing care
• Surgical, oncology, psychiatric, rehabilitative/restorative, palliative/hospice care
• Personal care - personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, transfers/seating, toileting, changing beds, nutrition/food preparation, cueing, reminding, directing activities of daily living
• Homemaker assistance - housekeeping, laundry, budgeting, in home meal preparation
• Errands and appointments - errand running, shopping assistance, medical and social appointments escort program
• Transportation services for seniors - driver companions can accommodate seniors with walkers and collapsible wheelchairs
• Companionship for seniors, friendly visiting
• Adult respite care - providing relief for family members who need to step away from their care-giving roll for a short period of rest
• Memory loss and progressive disorders - care for those living with Alzheimer's and other forms of age-related Dementia
• 24-hour live-in care - overnight care giving
• Veterans Independence Program (VIP) provider - Veterans Affairs Canada approved

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

Offers in-home care services that covers a wide array of activities, including:

Companionship and home helper

• meal preparation
• medication reminder
• accompany to medical appointments
• grocery shopping
• laundry and linen
• light housekeeping
• companionship and socializing

Personal services

• bathing
• dressing
• incontinence care
• mobility assistance

Alzheimer's or other dementia care

• managing behavioral symptoms
• encouraging engagement
• assist with activities of daily living
• keeping seniors safe
• respite care for family caregivers

Transportation services

• doctor appointments
• worship services
• senior centres
• fitness classes
• club events
• volunteer meetings, etc.

Other home health care case management

• long term home health care
• in home hospice (end of life) care
• palliative care
• overnight and live-in care also available
• free consultation

Offers a full range of home care services for seniors and other adults including Alzheimer's care and dementia care and end-of-life care * in-home consultation


Personal care services

• bathing, grooming, and hygiene
• mobility assistance
• transferring and positioning
• toileting and incontinence care
• feeding and special diet

Home companionship and care services

• conversation and companionship
• meal preparation
• laundry
• light housekeeping
• grocery shopping/errands
• medication reminders
• incidental transportation and transportation to medical appointments
• live-in services and 24-hour care available
• end-of-life care
• respite care

In-home nursing services

• administering medications such as oral and topical medications, eye and eardrops, injections, nebulizers, inhalants and oxygen
• filling insulin syringes, interpreting blood sugar results, drawing and/or mixing insulin for future injections
• wound care
• blood samples
• post-operative care
• maintaining ostomy and catheter hygiene
• care training for family members

Provides non-medical services in the home and retirement communities * no contracts

Services include:

• homemaking (meals, light housekeeping, laundry)
• personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting, moving, transferring, eating, medication reminders, etc)
• companionship services
• transportation (medical appointments, shopping)
• hospital to home transition support
• Alzheimer and dementia care
• respite care

GROCERY DELIVERY

• check with your regular grocery store to see what delivery services they offer
• delivery is available from most grocery stores for a fee

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 Home Help programs of the non-profit agencies Acclaim Health (see separate listing here) and Links2Care (see separate listing here)

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.

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.

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 unable to use public transportation or private means.
An escort may join client at no extra cost.

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 list of providers here

Taxi Services:
* see separate listing here

COVID-19 -- maintain all essential services including supportive housing, assisted living, home care, transportation for essential visits, providing hot meals, frozen meals and food hampers to seniors and people needing isolation

• 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

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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

Chinese Bereavement Services -- culturally specific bereavement services, individual support and self help group

• public education, seminars, workshops, information and referral

Chronic Disease Self Management Program -- 6 week workshop for adults with chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis

• 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

Community Outreach -- outreach programs for those living in seniors apartments and suburban areas, retirement groups, seniors self help groups, community, wellness and health education

• caregiver support, volunteer development

Community support services -- escort to medical appointments, telephone security checks, friendly visiting, hospice visiting, grocery shopping, client intervention and assistance -- free

• congregate dining -- fee, subsidies available
• transportation -- fee
• referrals, follow up

Elder Abuse Prevention Program -- Chinese Elder Abuse Helpline 416-502-2321, elder abuse education, supportive counselling

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

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

Volunteer drivers provide transportation rides to medical appointments, banking, shopping, and social activities. In-town and out-of-town rides are available. Rides are based on availability of volunteers and require (5) business days' notice in advance. Vehicles are not wheelchair accessible.

Provides in-home care for seniors and other adults * services in private homes, seniors apartments and residences, retirement homes, and long-term care facilities * free consultation

Services include:

Personal care

• Alzheimer's and dementia care
• bathing, grooming and hygiene
• mobility assistance
• transferring and positioning
• toileting and incontinence care
• feeding and special diet
• medication reminders and assistance
• nursing care
• palliative care
• 24-hour care

Companionship

• grocery shopping and errands
• incidental transportation to appointments and events
• laundry and ironing
• homemaking, light housekeeping
• in-home meal preparation
• live-in services
• respite care

Providing staffing for facilities

• Personal Support Workers
• Register Practical Nurses
• Registered Nurses

Private home health care provider * services provided in the client's home, hospitals, retirement homes and long term care facilities * all staff are CPR, First Aid Certified and trained in fall prevention

• free health care needs assessment and consultation
• post-hospitalization care
• overnight care
• nursing support
• personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting, moving, transferring, eating, etc)
• companionship
• light housekeeping
• meal planning and preparation
• medication management, assistance and reminders
• accompaniment and errands
• respite care

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

Voilà by Sobey's

• order online for home delivery
• available for Acton and Georgetown postal code addresses

SHOPPING SERVICES / ACCOMPANIMENT

1. Some commercial home care/home support agencies offer shopping services and/or accompaniment (fee for use) - for complete list see here
2. 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).