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Offering senior care services, resources and support in the client's home * service may also be provided in retirement residence, hospitals, or long term care facilities

Services include:

• 24 hour and live-in care
• companionship services
• hospice care support services
• household duties
• meals and nutrition
• personal care
• respite care
• transportation

Private health care service

• registered nurses, registered practical nurses
• health care aides, companion aides
• home support workers
• personal support workers

Services:

• nursing services
• home support
• home making
• meal preparation
• companions/sitters
• personal care
• accompaniment to appointments or shopping
• infant and child care services
• respite care
• foot care
• house cleaning

COVID-19 (6 Sept 2021) continues to provide the following supports to our vulnerable, isolated community members living in the former cities of Kanata and Nepean and the former townships of Goulbourn and West Carleton:

• telephone based crisis intervention
• telephone based crisis counseling
• telephone based counseling for women experiencing gender based violence
• telephone based regular check-ins
• telephone support with navigating systems
• food/supplies deliveries
• medically necessary transportation
• virtual programming and services
• online resources

Visit the Facebook page for details on all other programs and services.

Community and social services

Services for Children, Youth and Families

• Ontario Early Years Centre
• Bullying Prevention Program
• The ZONE drop-in for youth
• Queerios Youth Drop-In
• child and youth community development
• homework club
• resources
• Fun Friends programs
• Toys on Tour program

Community Support Programs for Seniors and Adults with Physical Disabilities

• Adult Day Program
• Diners' Club
• caregiver support
• Home Help and Home Maintenance Program
• Telephone Reassurance Program
• Meals on Wheels/Frozen meals
• friendly visiting
• transportation to medical and non-medical appointments
• foot care clinics
• social programs
• Snow Go Assist

Violence Against Women Program

• individual and group counselling for abused women and their children
• Peer Support Program (volunteers supporting abused women)
• Child Witness Program
• Transitional Housing Support Program
• Chrysalis House, a shelter for abused women (24-hour crisis line 613-591-5901)

Counselling Services

• short-term counselling
• crisis counselling
• information and referral services
• confidential counselling and referral services to the LGBTQ+ community

Eligible low-income seniors and adults with physical disabilities may apply to receive financial assistance to pay for a portion of their snow removal costs through this program

Doula support for families

• doulas provide support before, during, and after the birth experience
• light household duties and preparation of basic meals
• education and advocacy
• breastfeeding support

Home and personal care services

• companionship and support for seniors
• personal care (including incontinence care)
• respite care
• palliative care
• nursing care

Lifeskills

• provides encouragement, opportunities and experiences
• promotes self-development, and foster interdependent relationships

Programs:

Community Participation Support (Day Program):

• traditional lifeskills program, pre-vocational program and a relaxed/sensory program (virtual, mobile and in-person)

Home Share Program:

• supports individuals with a developmental disability who live with staff in the staff's home

Residential Support:

• 7 residential program locations where total care/high medical needs or those requiring skill development in daily living and/or behavioral supports are offered

Support Independent Living:

• supports individuals who live in their own apartments, either alone or with a friend

Support Apartment Living:

• individuals share an apartment with one other individual and are supported by staff Mon-Fri 24 hours
• there are a small number of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments close together on one or two floors
• technology is used to assist staff in supervising and monitoring individual needs and/or activities

Elderly care that improves the quality of life of seniors and adults who need assistance with the activities of daily living

In Home Care

• 24-hour home care

Interactive Caregiving

• keep clients active on social, mental as well as physical level, thus encouraging healthier living

Respite Care

• provide relief from family caregiving duties for all ages

Dementia and Alzheimer's Care

• provide care to seniors with Dementia or Alzheimer's to increase their quality of lives and help them live as independently as possible

End of Life Care

• caregivers will assist during the final stages of life and make this time less demanding and difficult

Transitioning Home

• help with the transition from the hospital or nursing home for a more comfortable recovery at home

Transportation

• assist clients to locate transportation service that works with their care plan to attend Doctor's appointments, medical tests, wellness visits

Escorted Transportation Services

• caregivers can arrange transportation for errands, social appointments, shopping and more

Home and pet sitting services:

• security inspections
• in-home pet care
• plant watering
• seasonal maintenance (snow removal and grass cutting available, but only for home and pet sitting service clients)

Access to health care support at home, at school or in the community. Coordinates admissions into long-term care homes (including short-stay and respite care beds) and into complex continuing care (chronic care)

Coordinates in-home services:

• nursing
• personal support
• physiotherapy
• occupational therapy
• speech language therapy
• social work
• nutritional counselling
• medical supplies and equipment

Coordinates in-school services:

• health care services
• placement into long-term care homes
• information and referral

Specialized programs geared to specific health needs:

• acquired brain injury
• convalescent care
• family services
• school health support
• mental health
• palliative care
• respite care

Information and referral regarding retirement homes, community support services and programs

Companionship and home helper company

• assistance with household chores
• elderly companionship and conversation
• meal preparation
• stimulation of mental awareness, games and book reading
• letter writing and correspondence
• shopping, appointments, outings and trips
• medication reminders
• wheelchair and walker transfers
• bath set-up
• consistent and reliable communication with family members

Family owned and operated

• provides individuals of all ages and levels of care with the nursing and non-medical assistance they require in the comfort of their own home

Services include:

• nursing
• personal support work
• companion and homemaking services

Nursing and Personal Support Services to individuals, families, hospitals and long-term care facilities

Services include:

• registered nurses
• registered practical nurses
• personal support workers
• companions
• flu clinics
• palliative care
• wound care
• pediatric care
• private nursing services
• personal support services
• personal care
• homemaking services
• companion services
• advanced foot care
• health monitoring
• medication administration
• health information sessions
• nursing in-home services
• nursing in nursing clinic setting
• CPR training

COVID-19 (October 24, 2022): The Centre continues to provide grocery and prescription delivery, medical transportation and other supports to vulnerable seniors and adults with physical disabilities living in Ottawa's West End. Call 613-829-9777 or email info@oldeforge.ca for assistance. This information is regularly updated on their Facebook page and website. The Olde Forge will follow Ottawa Public Health Guidelines with regards to resumption of in person services. Information and referral service to access support in the community.

Services:

• information and referral
• friendly visiting
• telephone assurance
• luncheon program
• seniors day program
• respite care
• grocery delivery
• recreation program
• grocery shopping bus service (resumption date to be determined)
• transportation to medical appointments and non-urgent transportation.
• caregiver support

Home and Yard maintenance:

• snow removal
• light and heavy house-cleaning
• minor repairs and odd jobs

Fitness and Social Programs:

• The Olde Forge Programs provide barrier-free, low cost recreational and physical fitness activities, social and educational programming to local seniors 60+ and adults with disabilities who want to maintain their independence in the community by keeping socially connected and/or keeping physically active

Foot care clinics:

• examination of feet and legs
• prevention care and health teaching
• treatment of ingrown toenails and thick nails
• trimming and filing of nails
• calluses and corn care
• nail care
• referral services

Snow Go and Snow Go Assist program:

• matching service for those looking to hire a contractor to clear snow from private driveways and walkways
• eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities may also apply to receive financial assistance to pay for a portion of their snow removal costs through this program

Long-term support for individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness

• mental health case management
• women's group
• 1st connection monthly luncheon
• back to school back to work program
• psychiatric assessment client

Substance Abuse Program for African Canadian and Caribbean Youth (SAPACCY):

• culturally adaptive Mental Health and Addiction support

Private home health care provider

• services clients in their homes, in long-term care facilities, in hospitals and in retirement homes, for both short or long-term support
• trained, qualified and professional staff

Services:

• private nursing
• palliative care
• foot care
• family relief
• paediatrics
• spinal cord injury
• Mutiple Sclerosis (MS) education
• health education
• home management
• light housekeeping
• meal preparation
• personal care
• laundry
• shopping
• pre and post-op care
• diabetic education
• acquired brain injury
• home health care
• infusion clinic
• flu clinics
• public education sessions

Customized in-home care and support services to those

• recovering from injury
• living with disability and the constraints of aging
• these services support both instrumental (IADL) activities of daily life and activities of daily life (ADL) allowing clients and their families to restore and improve, their health and well-being

Specializes in

• providing Attendant Care through Personal Support Workers (PSW) for Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA), working closely with Occupational Therapists (OT) and Insurance companies

Acquired Brain Injury Residence

• 24-hour support for adults with an acquired brain injury
• fee-for-service respite is offered when space is available

Recreational Program:

• fee-for-service recreation leisure program for adults with an acquired brain injury
• fitness and Leisure Program is offered in Community Centres in the West End
• pre-registration is required
• fee per session

Therapeutic recreation and social leisure program:

• pre-registration is required

Outreach Support:

• individuals receive assistance to live independently in their own apartments in the community

ABI Club in Renfrew - Outreach in Renfrew County:

• recreational activities for individuals who cannot attend the club

Retirement home dedicated to the care of women with dementia

• 16-unit home
• 24 hour care
• registered nursing staff
• medication management
• nutritious meals and snacks
• social, physical and educational activities
• spacious and secure outdoor space
• personal care assistance and direction

Programs and services for seniors

Kosher Meals on Wheels:

• delivers Kosher meals weekly to seniors and adults with disabilities and convalescents
• frozen and fresh meals

Leisure Activities and Meal Programs:

• meals in a social setting
• referrals to other leisure programs for active seniors
• weekly social program for Russian Seniors

Transportation:

• transportation for medical appointments and shopping for seniors and adults with disabilities

Friendly Visiting:

• offers regular visits by volunteers to isolated seniors living at home

Teleshalom:

• Tele-assurance links a volunteer caller with a senior and adults with disabilities living alone by means of a daily telephone call
• if there is no answer, an emergency system ensures the client is not at risk

Community Chaplain:

• a Chaplain visit to Jewish seniors and palliative clients living in long-term care facilities

Home Visits and system navigation:

• social workers go to the senior's home to provide an assessment of needs and referrals to appropriate services

Caregiver Support:

• therapeutic counselling to a caregiver or a family member who has an emotional, behavioural, mental health, or severe stress problem that is impeding their ability to provide care and support for the client
• time-limited and goal-directed

Long-Distance Caregiver Support:

• guidance for adult children who live in other cities and have concerns for their Ottawa parents' well being or for those who have parents living outside of Ottawa

Claims Conference:

• compensation, home care and social work services available to Jewish victims of the Holocaust
• application required

Residential services, in a Jewish environment, for people with developmental disabilities

Include:

• group homes
• supported independent living
• respite care and in-home support
• summer and March break camp for children

Home care services

• meal preparation
• safety supervision
• companionship

Provides support to adults living with developmental disabilities to live independently or with a roommate in their own homes or apartments. Programs are based on Person Centered Planning and delivered usually in the home.

Services can include:

• meal preparation
• banking
• house keeping
• medical appointment

The level of support is determined on an individual basis and can range from several hours per day to a few hours each week.

Work together with people who experience disabilities to accomplish their goals and nurture communities where everybody belongs.

Programs:

Community Participation - offers opportunities for adults over 18 to engage in skills development, community involvement, employment, volunteer opportunities and recreational activities.

Employment Supports - offers opportunities for career assessment, skill development, employment workshops, support to network and navigate the job market and interview process, short term job coaching and ongoing follow up supports for career development.

Community Residences - provides a quality residential setting for people with exceptional needs who require assistance in daily living. In this type of setting, an individual may share a home or apartment with one to five people, while having access to support 24-hours a day. All support is person centred to help each individual reach their personal goals.

Personalized care in clients' home, retirement residence, or hospital * service delivered by caregivers and personal support workers who are fully insured with thorough background and police/vulnerable sector checks

Services:

• housekeeping
• personal care including bathing, grooming, incontinence care, feeding
• transportation
• errands
• companionship
• medication reminders
• respite care
• meal preparation
• dementia care
• live-in nannies
• overnight care
• doctor appointment assistance and note-taking