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COVID-19 (3 May 2021): Many services have been modified. See website for full list of changes. Meals on wheels and medical transportation are still offered. Diner's club is cancelled.


Access to support at home or in the community

• elder abuse prevention
• Workplace Occupational Health and Safety
• wellness clinics
• respite care
• palliative care programs - visiting and day program
• Going Home Program
• hospice-palliative
• homemaking
• home care program
• supportive housing
• assisted living/high risk elderly
• attendant care/outreach services

Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments

Volunteer drivers

COVID-19 Iakhihsohha Home for the elderly and Tsiionkwanonhso: Te are closed to the public. Visit the website for details on all the programs.

Client-centered care and services for older adults, and adults with disabilities:

• help people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
• culturally appropriate services for First Nations

In-home nursing:

• registered professionals delivering individualized plan of care/treatment

In-home personal support:

• Personal Support Workers (PSW) are trained caregivers who assist individuals with their activities of daily living, including personal care, meal preparation, laundry, and light housekeeping

Home adaptation:

• home maintenance workers assist with minor home adaptations to assist individuals with accessibility and equipment

Respite and Palliative:

• temporary relief for caregivers caring for people with complex medical conditions and end of life care

Telephone reassurance:

• regular phone calls to older adults and people with disabilities who live alone, to check on their health and safety through the Emergency/Medical Alert Units and system

Transportation:

• non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments

Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments

Volunteer drivers

Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments

Escorted transportation can also be arranged for people who require accompaniment for safety reasons

Volunteer drivers

Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments

Volunteer drivers

Non-emergency transportation

• local and long-distance
• to and from Day Programs, medical appointments, regular activities such as grocery shopping and banking
• wheelchair-equipped van available by request (includes walk up or mechanic rear lift)
• volunteer drivers

Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments * volunteer drivers

COVID-19 (23 Mar 2020): Due to COVID19, transportation services will be limited to dialysis clients only until further notice.

Non-emergency transportation:

• to medical appointments, shopping trips, and social outings within the Municipality of South Dundas
• volunteer drivers using private vehicles or the agency owned van

Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments

Volunteer drivers

COVID-19 (March 25, 2020): Only medical transportation is available until further notice

Non-emergency transportation to medical appointments, shopping

• volunteer drivers

Customized solutions to provide quality of life for:

• non-medical care
• transportation
• home services
• decluttering
• move management
• friendly outreach

Land ambulance transportation to residents at the end of their life

• transportation to visit a family member, attend a special event, or visit a particular landmark within or near the United Counties of Prescott-Russell

Enabling seniors and adults with disabilities to remain independent and safe in their own homes

• other site in Manotick

Program includes:

• Meals on Wheels (fresh and frozen entrees)
• diners programs
• transportation to medical appointments
• weekly grocery delivery
• friendly visiting
• weekday daily telephone calls (telephone assurance program)
• foot care clinics
• respite
• caregiver support groups
• social recreational activities (fitness/crafts/information sessions)
• adult day program
• information and referral

COVID-19 (March 25, 2020): Only medical transportation is available until further notice

Non-emergency transportation to medical appointments, shopping

• volunteer drivers

COVID-19 (March 25, 2020): Only medical transportation is available until further notice

Non-emergency transportation to medical appointments, shopping

• volunteer drivers

Home health care services:

• personal care (bath, foot care, etc.)
• housekeeping regular or spring cleaning
• respite (day, evening, weekends and weekdays)
• palliative care
• transportation to appointments
• in-home meal preparation
• social activities

COVID-19 (31 Mar 2020): EORC continues to offer transportation services through COVID19.

Transportation to essential services

• priority given to transportation to medical appointments

Non-urgent transportation to medical appointments and personal appointments

• paid and volunteer drivers

Aims to help seniors remain safely at home after leaving the hospital

• offers community support services free of charge for the first 10 business days from when you arrive home from the hospital

Services available to you during the program may include:

• transportation from hospital to your home upon discharge
• transportation to medical follow-up appointments
• home help such as laundry and light housekeeping
• personal care such as help with bathing
• Meals on Wheels delivery of frozen meals to your home

Community services, including:

Intake for the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP):

• qualifications for reduction on electricity costs

Immigration services:

• establishment services
• counseling and assistance in immigration procedures
• application for various visas, for permanent residency, work permit, citizenship, sponsorship, etc.

Commissioners for Oaths available to validate

• oaths
• affirmations
• affidavits

Legal services:

• information and advice on immigrant and refugee rights
• guidance on judicial procedures
• defense of rights on various issues

Medical services:

• in-home doctor visits
• nursing and medical services at home

Social services:

• daycare services
• job search assistance
• job placement and internship
• support for creating and starting a business
• support for training and studies
• counselling services
• rehabilitation and monitoring of probation for minors
• radicalization prevention
• housing support services
• social activities
• interpretation and document translation
• language instruction
• placement assistance for volunteering in Africa and Canada
• financial and administrative assistance for funerary services
• maintenance of a directory for professionals and business men in Canada

Services to seniors:

• home visits
• transportation and accompaniment
• physical activity
• meditation and relaxation sessions
• foot care
• social outings

Services for individuals with a disability:

• social housing management
• budget management
• employment support
• family support

Funerals

• financial and administrative support

Paramedics

• deliver medical treatment for life-threatening medical emergencies including heart attacks, strokes, respiratory and traumatic injuries
• a list of locations for the Paramedic Public Access Defibrillator Program can be found online

Support services for seniors

• personal support work
• companionship for seniors
• transportation
• assistance to medical appointments
• travel drop-off and pick-up
• recreational walks
• social events
• pet appointments
• shopping/errands
• adult sitting for aging family
• reassurance calls
• beauty and wellness appointments
• end of life doulas (available for end of life care at home, hospital, or hospice)

Non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments

• volunteer drivers
• rides are scheduled in advance and must be booked with at least 10 days notice

Chauffeur services

• drives clients home in the client's vehicle
• not a taxi service
• driving services after any medical appointment or types of surgery or procedures that require anesthetics, or after special events like weddings or celebrations
• creative driving services, including errands