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

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:
  • Acclaim Health (see listing, MHH0378)
  • Links2Care (see listing MHH0304)
• 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

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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).

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

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

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

• 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

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