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Promotes the awareness and education of elder abuse to the general public and service providers * conducts presentations on elder abuse * assists with ongoing research * supports the development of an overall community response to elder abuse

Helps to protect the rights and interests of mentally incapable adults who have no one else to act on their behalf in accordance with the Substitute Decisions Act (SDA)

The office is responsible for:

• protecting mentally incapable people
• protecting the public's interest in charities (including complaints about charities)
• searching for heirs of estates administered by the office
• investing perpetual care funds

Guardianship Investigation and Provision - Investigates situations in which an adult is alleged to be mentally incapable and suffering, or at risk of suffering, serious harm as a result * makes decisions (decision maker of last resort) about financial affairs, medical treatment and admission to long-term care for adults who are mentally incapable of doing so when there is no one else, such as a family member, willing and able to provide this service * appoints guardians and will serve as court-appointed representative in litigation cases

Power of Attorney - Kits are available that help you appoint the person you want to make decisions for you when you are no longer able to do so for yourself

Perth Elder Abuse Committee (PEACe) is a group of agencies and organizations working collaboratively to educate and provide information about elder abuse in the Perth County community.

COVID-19 - Fitness Classes (soon) and Diners Club (has returned) are returning. Essential services continue with pre-screening protocols for Transportation, Meals on Wheels, Personal Support and Crisis Intervention. As COVID-19 municipality stages are implemented, services may change; contact the office directly for latest updates.

Provides a range of support services for older adults and adults with disabilities. Services include:

• Non-Urgent Stretcher Van Transportation
• Accessible Transportation
• Homemaking / Home Help (incl. laundry, light housekeeping, meal preparation & errands)
• Personal Support
• Caregiver & Respite Support
• Home Maintenance
• Meals on Wheels (rural County only)
• Diners Club (Seniors Luncheons - call office for locations)
• Exercise Classes for Seniors
• Crisis Intervention
• Housing Support
• Seniors Cruise in June.(currently on hiatus)

Purpose: To enhance the safety and well-being of older adults through the prevention of elder abuse.
Volunteers available to provide information sessions or public presentations about elder abuse prevention.

A collaborative partnership between the Waterloo Regional Police Service and the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network, Home and Community Support.

• Senior Support Team's mission is to prevent and respond to elder abuse by working in partnership with the community and by providing an opportunity for change and healing to people affected by elder abuse, thereby enhancing the safety and well being of older adults
  
• Senior Support Team's mandate includes providing information and consultation, direct intervention, investigating matters of a criminal nature, education and training and community development
  

The Family Violence Project of Waterloo Region is a collaborative of agencies that provides wrap-around, seamless services to victims of domestic violence - all from a single location

The Family Violence Project offers services such as:

• police trained to deal with family violence
• personal counselling for adults and children
• assistance with developing safety plans
• shelters
• crisis/medical support for sexual assault
• financial counselling
• children's services
• support groups
• outreach services to the community
• legal services
• specialized elder abuse services
• rural outreach services and specialized programs
  - all under one roof.

Committee acts as a public educator on issues related to Elder Abuse as well as a resource facilitator for those choosing to help prevent abuse or rebuild non-abusive lifestyles

Representatives of community businesses and organizations dedicated to raising awareness concerning the abuse and neglect of older adults * The vision of the Sarnia-Lambton Elder Abuse Awareness Network is to create a Sarnia-Lambton that is free from abuse for all older adults, through education, training, service co-ordination and systems advocacy.

For additional information regarding the prevention of elder abuse visit Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario

Provides a range of programs and supports to individuals who have a developmental disability diagnosis and their families

Services include:

• Family Support Program
  
• Respite Support
  
• Transitional Aged Youth Planning Program
  
• Bramble Retreat - child and youth
  
• Bramble Retreat - adult
  
• Host Respite
  
• Adult Protective Services

Helps older adults and persons with disabilities maintain their independence and quality of life.

Home Help

• a broker service, which matches clients to skilled, self-employed Home Helpers, based on client-identified needs and goals.
• free in-home assessment ensures all client needs are addressed.all assessments are completed by the Home Help Service Coordinator who is a registered healthcare professional.
• affordable rates range from $20-$25 per hour for a variety of services from general housekeeping to personal support and respite.

Frozen Meals

• nutritionally balanced, home-style meals developed by dietitians.
• lactose free, gluten free, minced, and pureed meals are available by request.
• pricing ranges from $2.75 to $7 for single items; savings bundles available.
• free delivery in Chatham-Kent twice monthly.

Client Intervention and Assistance

• provides short-term social work services that support and empower individuals to live independently, with dignity, in the community.
• possible services include 1:1 supports, personal assessments, service coordination, system navigation, and advocacy.
• client directed, confidential, and delivered at no cost.

CareLink Health Transit

• provides accessible, non-urgent medical transportation services.
• trips range from local to out-of-town and may include medical or therapeutic appointments, social activities and other destinations that support the activities of daily living.
• flat rate fares vary based on single destination and 3 hour service window applies.
• additional destinations can be added at a fee of $5 per destination.
• additional fees will be applied to driver wait times in excess of three hours at $20/hour.

Assists individuals with a developmental disability to live independently in their chosen community. APS workers engage directly with the individual through a person-centered, supportive approach to do the following:

• Provide advocacy, crisis intervention, and case management to support independent living
• Develop, implement, and maintain an Individual Support Plan (ISP)
• Support the individual in identifying personal strengths and needs to support social inclusion
• Inform the individual of their legal rights
• Assist the individual in identifying and developing a network of informal supports within the community (e.g. mentors, friends, extended family, etc.)
• Provide voluntary trusteeship services to assist with budgeting for necessary expenditures (e.g. rent, food, clothing, etc.)

The APS workers collaborate with community-based partners to ensure the rights of individuals with a developmental disability are respected. Supports and advocacy are also provided to assist with legal or housing issues that may arise. In addition, APS workers provide service navigation to youth entering the adult developmental services sector.

Consultation and assistance to consider options:

• access to help for vulnerable older adults and their families, especially those who have experienced or are at risk of abuse
• referral to community resources and informal seniors groups when appropriate
• temporary safe bed available through selected retirement homes with regard to elder abuse
• consultation for health professionals through the response network is available

Provides intensive case coordination with an in-depth personalized, flexible, and creative approach for seniors at risk and seniors with responsive behaviours relating to dementia.

Case Management for Seniors at Risk. Specializes in elder abuse, including physical, psychological/verbal, financial, neglect and/or self-neglect. Case coordinators offer home visits, where a comprehensive, holistic assessment of the client's situation is completed; then relevant, realistic, and attainable options are discussed.

Consultations are offered via telephone for families/caregivers who do not wish to receive a home visit.
This service aids not only the individual being referred, but the support system of this individual, as the case coordinator will collaborate with the family and other support systems to best assist the individual. The program is designed to connect individuals to community resources, prevent and decrease hospitalization, and advocate on behalf of the individuals who are referred.

The Salvation Army Crisis / Hope Line providing telephone and intervention to individuals experiencing crisis.

Provides a range of services that safeguard the legal, personal and financial interests of certain private individuals and estates.

A government agency that protects individuals with mental disabilities, protects the public's interest in charities, searches for heirs for estates which the OPGT administers, invests perpetual care funds, and deals with dissolved corporations.

Address issues, concerns, and challenges affecting seniors and disabled adults with respect to the law. This position is a community-based and community-driven initiative.

Information and support is available to seniors, their families or service providers. Programs and presentations are researched, developed and presented on a variety of topics (such as quality of life issues, frauds and scams, personal/home safety, etc.). Reports of abuse (physical, financial, psychological, or neglect) are forwarded to the officers for assessment and further investigation if required. Cases identified as criminal offences are followed up. Major cases may be referred to the Crimes Against Seniors Unit for further investigation.

Provides information and access to assistance for older adults with age related cognitive impairments and responsive behaviours that impact their daily functioning and/or the ability to maintain relationships.
Team members are trained to identify client needs and directly link them to the appropriate services.
Outreach offers services such as:

• Crisis Intervention
• Practical Support and Outreach
• Education
• Advocacy
• Coordination of Services

Working in partnership with community service agencies, the HRPS' Elder Services Unit responds and assists seniors and their families in a number of key areas, including:

• issues of neglect
• financial abuse
• physical and/or psychological mistreatment

To deter and prevent the perpetuation of crime against seniors living and working in the community, the Halton Regional Police Service Elder Services Unit offers a series of topical presentations to older adults, their families and service providers.

HRPS' Elder Services Unit consists of three Seniors Crime Investigators, an Elder Services Coordinator, District Community Response Officers and the Victim Services Unit.

Network made up of volunteers from many community groups that work toward the prevention of elder abuse

Emergency Response Team - committee meets within 24 hours of a potentially abusive situation being identified to create a strategy to address the abuse

Education and Awareness - trained presenters provide workshops to community groups

• sessions include identifying and defining abuse and neglect, prevention, intervention, and support for older adults who have been abused

One-on-one supports for coordinating services, including personal advocacy and filling out forms * interventions for people facing homelessness, critical life changes, abuse, or isolation * referrals to other community support services as necessary

Community navigator will meet with individuals and/or caregivers to provide:

• health care system navigation
• assistance in filling out required forms or providing information required to access most appropriate services such as housing, financial support, etc.
• dealing with elder abuse/hoarding issues
• referrals to mental health agencies
• linking to support and services