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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
Companionship
Providing staffing for facilities
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
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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
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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
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Grocery Delivery and Shopping Assistance
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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).
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How to Find - Help for Seniors
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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
* 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
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Grocery Delivery and Shopping Assistance
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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)
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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
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
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
- 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
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Ride Connect provides transportation to and from Etobicoke, Brampton, Malton, Mississauga, Oakville, Milton and Woodbridge areas
- client base is primarily seniors and clients with disabilities
- specialize in rides to and from medical appointments, as well as grocery shopping and adult day programs
- a fleet of wheelchair accessible vans as well as large 15 accessible passenger vans and buses are available when traveling with larger groups
- view brochure for more details
COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
- if you're unable to drive to your vaccine appointment, Ride Connect can pick you up and take you there, and return you home afterword, at no cost
- book your vaccine appointment in advance before you call for a ride
- available to all ages
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COVID-19 -- essential client visits only * maintaining rides to medical appointments and dialysis * community programs on hold
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- Support services for seniors
- congregate dining (transportation may be available)
- friendly visiting
- volunteer opportunities
- professional counselling and support to family members caring for a frail, disabled or at risk person
- support groups
- information and referral
- homemaking
- personal care
- respite care
- information and referral
- support for seniors to settle at home when discharged from William Osler Health Centre
- referrals to approved tradespersons for minor home repairs, painting, plumbing, small electrical repairs, lawn care
- home safety inspections
- support programs for South Asian seniors
- assistance with community issues
- workshops
- social groups
- consultation to primary care clinics, support agencies and caregivers providing service to older adults with cognitive impairment and associated responsive behaviours
- on-site personal care, homemaking, case coordination, 24 hour emergency response
- for eligible residents of designated buildings in Etobicoke, West Woodbridge and Brampton
- coordinating rides and helping clients access available transportation options
- case management for seniors living with mental health conditions
- in partnership with Reconnect Mental Health Services and Canadian Mental Health Association - Peel
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Grocery Delivery and Shopping Assistance
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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)
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Offers in-home care services that covers a wide array of activities, including:
Companionship and home helper
Personal services
Alzheimer's or other dementia care
Transportation services
Other home health care case management
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
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Provides non-medical services in the home and retirement communities * no contracts
Services include:
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
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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
Home companionship and care services
In-home nursing services
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
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Multi-service agency addressing the health and social service needs of individuals and families in Caledon
Counselling and Care Coordination Program -- supportive counselling and other community services ; food support, help with heat and other programs available at The Exchange (see separate entry)
Caledon Specialist Clinic -- specialist medical services by referral ; in partnership with Headwaters Health Care Centre, William Osler Health System and the Central West LHIN
Newcomer and Settlement Services
EH cafe -- weekly conversation circles
Seniors Health and Wellness
Counselling and Care Coordination Program -- supportive counselling and other community services ; food support, help with heat and other programs available at The Exchange (see separate entry)
Caledon Specialist Clinic -- specialist medical services by referral ; in partnership with Headwaters Health Care Centre, William Osler Health System and the Central West LHIN
Newcomer and Settlement Services
- needs assessment
- information and referral to social network and community services
- assistance to complete forms and applications
- citizenship preparation classes
EH cafe -- weekly conversation circles
Seniors Health and Wellness
- fitness and recreational workshops and programming
- offered at several sites in Bolton, Caledon East, Caledon Village and Alton
- rides to medical appointments and day programs
- weekly shopping and other important resources that support the activities of daily living
- travel assistance for passengers may be available as an option, check with dispatch
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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
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Seniors services agency includes adult day services, caregiver support, information and referral, friendly visiting, telephone reassurance, assisted living services, in-home and overnight respite care services, seniors lunch program, exercise and falls prevention, transportation (participates in Toronto Ride and iRide), and volunteer opportunities
Adult Day Services
Supportive day program for older adults with memory-related impairments, see separate listing
Assisted Living
Assistance with daily activities to support independent living for residents of Humbervale Place Seniors Residence, Central King Seniors Residence and Our Saviour Thistletown Lutheran Lodge
Caregiver Support
Monthly support group for caregivers of person with a memory-related impairment
Friendly Visiting/Telephone Reassurance
Weekly conversational calls and security check-ins provided by volunteers by telephone or virtually
HEARTS Caregiver Program
Educational resources, wellness activities, support and community networking opportunities for adults 55 years and older caring for an adult child with developmental disabilities
In-home respite care
Assistance with independent living and caregiver support, including bathing, grooming, meal preparation, laundry assistance, companionship
Overnight Respite (Caring Centre)
Overnight respite for persons with memory-related impairments, chronic illness and physical disability, and extended short-term caregiver relief
Seniors Lunch Program
Congregate dining with social and recreational activities at several locations Monday, Tuesday and Friday 11 am-2 pm; transportation available, call for details
Transportation
Round trip transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, community programs and some social activities; group trips also available
Volunteer Opportunities
Includes programs and services such as Adult Day Services, Seniors Lunch Program and Friendly Visiting/Telephone Reassurance
Adult Day Services
Supportive day program for older adults with memory-related impairments, see separate listing
Assisted Living
Assistance with daily activities to support independent living for residents of Humbervale Place Seniors Residence, Central King Seniors Residence and Our Saviour Thistletown Lutheran Lodge
Caregiver Support
Monthly support group for caregivers of person with a memory-related impairment
Friendly Visiting/Telephone Reassurance
Weekly conversational calls and security check-ins provided by volunteers by telephone or virtually
HEARTS Caregiver Program
Educational resources, wellness activities, support and community networking opportunities for adults 55 years and older caring for an adult child with developmental disabilities
In-home respite care
Assistance with independent living and caregiver support, including bathing, grooming, meal preparation, laundry assistance, companionship
Overnight Respite (Caring Centre)
Overnight respite for persons with memory-related impairments, chronic illness and physical disability, and extended short-term caregiver relief
Seniors Lunch Program
Congregate dining with social and recreational activities at several locations Monday, Tuesday and Friday 11 am-2 pm; transportation available, call for details
Transportation
Round trip transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, community programs and some social activities; group trips also available
Volunteer Opportunities
Includes programs and services such as Adult Day Services, Seniors Lunch Program and Friendly Visiting/Telephone Reassurance
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COVID19 -- Community Response Centre -- distribution of essential food, supplies and resources to seniors in need, contact responsecentre@lumacare.ca or main line
Food Security -- Meals on Wheels, frozen meals, fee, delivery hours extended
Home at Last -- extended hours, follow up telephone assessments completed within 24-48 hours
Virtual support -- Healthier Living Centre, virtual exercise classes, social conversation and other activities for older adults as well as virtual social gatherings for adult day program participants, live chat Mon-Sun 9 am-5 pm, wellness check, counselling
Home support -- essential assisted living services for high risk individuals, respite care, personal care, and homemaking such as light housekeeping, food preparation, fee, free medication delivery, free lending library of sensory stimulation kits, laundry services
Adult Day program -- in-home activity based engagement, fee
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Caregiver support and homemaking service
Food Security -- Meals on Wheels, frozen meals, fee, delivery hours extended
- weekly warm meals, free of charge
- grocery baskets at subsidized rate
- comfort package and essential items free of charge
- shopping support
Home at Last -- extended hours, follow up telephone assessments completed within 24-48 hours
Virtual support -- Healthier Living Centre, virtual exercise classes, social conversation and other activities for older adults as well as virtual social gatherings for adult day program participants, live chat Mon-Sun 9 am-5 pm, wellness check, counselling
Home support -- essential assisted living services for high risk individuals, respite care, personal care, and homemaking such as light housekeeping, food preparation, fee, free medication delivery, free lending library of sensory stimulation kits, laundry services
Adult Day program -- in-home activity based engagement, fee
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Caregiver support and homemaking service
- care coordination * client intervention and assistance
- assisted living services -- 24 hour in home support for high risk seniors
- meals on wheels -- frozen meals delivered once a week
- transportation
- volunteer and student placements
- social, recreation and education programs
- congregate dining
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Social and recreational programs
- foot care
- hearing, diabetes and massage clinic
- fitness classes
- information and referral -- pensions, health, food
- lunch program
- low vision and blind support groups and counselling
- transportation for shopping and social outings
- volunteer opportunities
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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)
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Variety of programs for seniors in the community
Gentle Fitness for Seniors - Increase fitness levels, gain more energy by flexibility training led by a certified fitness instructor * learn about health, wellness and nutrition
Shopping Trips - This program is currently suspended. A program called Grocery Delivery Program has been initiated. Run a shuttle bus, for seniors and those with disability and mobility issues, for grocery shopping to No Frills located at Queensway and Royal York * participants are picked up and returned to their home * the cost of the bus is a donation to the Health Centre.
Stonegate Plus Club - Offer English speaking seniors the chance to meet and spend time together * refreshments are served, and activities include bus trips, bingo and card games
Gentle Fitness for Seniors - Increase fitness levels, gain more energy by flexibility training led by a certified fitness instructor * learn about health, wellness and nutrition
Shopping Trips - This program is currently suspended. A program called Grocery Delivery Program has been initiated. Run a shuttle bus, for seniors and those with disability and mobility issues, for grocery shopping to No Frills located at Queensway and Royal York * participants are picked up and returned to their home * the cost of the bus is a donation to the Health Centre.
Stonegate Plus Club - Offer English speaking seniors the chance to meet and spend time together * refreshments are served, and activities include bus trips, bingo and card games
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COVID19 Programs available in-person and virtually, contact for details on specific programs and services
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Adult and Alzheimer day programs, case management, health and wellness programs, home help and respite care, Meals on Wheels, assisted living and transportation services
Adult Day Programs
Including centre-based recreational, motivational and therapeutic activities for adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities
Case Management, Information and Referrals
Assistance for adults 55 years and older in navigating health and social service systems, planning and coordinating service
Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors
In-person and virtual drop-in programs for independent adults
Home Support Services
On-site personal care and support services, including home help, respite care, and assisted living for seniors to remain independent in their own home
Meals on Wheels
Meal delivery, includes safety and wellness checks, hot meals, frozen meals, fruit and vegetables
Transportation Services
Part of Toronto Ride program, includes door-to-door assisted rides for frail seniors and/or adults with disabilities
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Adult and Alzheimer day programs, case management, health and wellness programs, home help and respite care, Meals on Wheels, assisted living and transportation services
Adult Day Programs
Including centre-based recreational, motivational and therapeutic activities for adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities
- in-person and virtual drop-in for independent adults
- includes meals
- some transportation available
- fees based on service level
Case Management, Information and Referrals
Assistance for adults 55 years and older in navigating health and social service systems, planning and coordinating service
- help arranging health services, home supports, transportation, meals
- form filing, including rental applications, tax filing, completing CPP and other income support applications
- caregiver support group referrals, education and training
Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors
In-person and virtual drop-in programs for independent adults
- social, recreation and exercise programs
- health promotion workshops, clinics
- annual membership, contact for details
Home Support Services
On-site personal care and support services, including home help, respite care, and assisted living for seniors to remain independent in their own home
- light housekeeping
- short-term and long-term personal care services
- caregiver relief and support
- free, based on assessment
- available in designated community housing buildings in west Toronto
Meals on Wheels
Meal delivery, includes safety and wellness checks, hot meals, frozen meals, fruit and vegetables
- Ukrainian and Italian meals available
Transportation Services
Part of Toronto Ride program, includes door-to-door assisted rides for frail seniors and/or adults with disabilities
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Services for seniors and adults with disabilities, including client intervention and assistance, crisis intervention, case management, information and referral, and home help, homemaking (bathing, meal preparation)
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
- 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
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COVID19 Programs available in-person and virtually, contact for details on specific programs and services
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Adult and Alzheimer day programs, case management, health and wellness programs, home help and respite care, Meals on Wheels, assisted living and transportation services
Adult Day Programs
Including centre-based recreational, motivational and therapeutic activities for adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities
Case Management, Information and Referrals
Assistance for adults 55 years and older in navigating health and social service systems, planning and coordinating service
Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors
In-person and virtual drop-in programs for independent adults
Home Support Services
On-site personal care and support services, including home help, respite care, and assisted living for seniors to remain independent in their own home;
Meals on Wheels
Meal delivery, includes safety and wellness checks, hot meals, frozen meals, fruit and vegetables
Transportation Services
Part of Toronto Ride program, includes door-to-door assisted rides for frail seniors and/or adults with disabilities
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Adult and Alzheimer day programs, case management, health and wellness programs, home help and respite care, Meals on Wheels, assisted living and transportation services
Adult Day Programs
Including centre-based recreational, motivational and therapeutic activities for adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities
- in-person and virtual drop-in for independent adults
- includes meals
- some transportation available
- fees based on service level
Case Management, Information and Referrals
Assistance for adults 55 years and older in navigating health and social service systems, planning and coordinating service
- help arranging health services, home supports, transportation, meals
- form filing, including rental applications, tax filing, completing CPP and other income support applications
- caregiver support group referrals, education and training
Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors
In-person and virtual drop-in programs for independent adults
- social, recreation and exercise programs
- health promotion workshops, clinics
- annual membership, contact for details
Home Support Services
On-site personal care and support services, including home help, respite care, and assisted living for seniors to remain independent in their own home;
- light housekeeping
- short-term and long-term personal care services
- caregiver relief and support
- free, based on assessment
- available in designated community housing buildings in west Toronto
Meals on Wheels
Meal delivery, includes safety and wellness checks, hot meals, frozen meals, fruit and vegetables
- Ukrainian and Italian meals available
Transportation Services
Part of Toronto Ride program, includes door-to-door assisted rides for frail seniors and/or adults with disabilities
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Short Description
COVID19 Programs available in-person and virtually, contact for details on specific programs and services
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Adult and Alzheimer day programs, case management, health and wellness programs, home help and respite care, Meals on Wheels, assisted living and transportation services
Adult Day Programs
Including centre-based recreational, motivational and therapeutic activities for adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities
Case Management, Information and Referrals
Assistance for adults 55 years and older in navigating health and social service systems, planning and coordinating service
Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors
In-person and virtual drop-in programs for independent adults
Home Support Services
On-site personal care and support services, including home help, respite care, and assisted living for seniors to remain independent in their own home;
Meals on Wheels
Meal delivery, includes safety and wellness checks, hot meals, frozen meals, fruit and vegetables
Transportation Services
Part of Toronto Ride program, includes door-to-door assisted rides for frail seniors and/or adults with disabilities
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Adult and Alzheimer day programs, case management, health and wellness programs, home help and respite care, Meals on Wheels, assisted living and transportation services
Adult Day Programs
Including centre-based recreational, motivational and therapeutic activities for adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities
- in-person and virtual drop-in for independent adults
- includes meals
- some transportation available
- fees based on service level
Case Management, Information and Referrals
Assistance for adults 55 years and older in navigating health and social service systems, planning and coordinating service
- help arranging health services, home supports, transportation, meals
- form filing, including rental applications, tax filing, completing CPP and other income support applications
- caregiver support group referrals, education and training
Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors
In-person and virtual drop-in programs for independent adults
- social, recreation and exercise programs
- health promotion workshops, clinics
- annual membership, contact for details
Home Support Services
On-site personal care and support services, including home help, respite care, and assisted living for seniors to remain independent in their own home;
- light housekeeping
- short-term and long-term personal care services
- caregiver relief and support
- free, based on assessment
- available in designated community housing buildings in west Toronto
Meals on Wheels
Meal delivery, includes safety and wellness checks, hot meals, frozen meals, fruit and vegetables
- Ukrainian and Italian meals available
Transportation Services
Part of Toronto Ride program, includes door-to-door assisted rides for frail seniors and/or adults with disabilities
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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.
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.
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