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COVID-19 -- maintain all essential services including supportive housing, assisted living, home care
Adult Day Program -- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3 pm, weekday and weekend extended hours
Chronic Disease Self Management Program -- 6 week workshop for adults with chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis
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
Wellness and Social Program -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 50 years and older, drop-in centre, friendship groups, interest classes, outings
- transportation for essential visits
- providing hot meals, frozen meals and food hampers to seniors and people needing isolation
- 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 pm, weekday and weekend extended hours
- 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, massage therapy
- transportation available
- fee
- laundry -- fee
- personal care and health related services provided by personal support workers including medication reminders, personal hygiene, feeding
- public education, seminars, workshops
- information and referral
Chronic Disease Self Management Program -- 6 week workshop for adults with chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis
- individual counselling with nurse, dietitian and social worker
- health and education workshops, seminars, caregiver education and support
- information and referral
- workshop licensed by Stanford University
- community, wellness and health education
- caregiver support, volunteer development
- congregate dining -- fee, subsidies available
- transportation -- fee
- referrals, follow up
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
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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Social dining and recreation programs at various locations
throughout Scarborough * program allows older adults and adults
with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy a hot meal, socialize with others,
and remain active in their community * discussion group and games such as bridge, dominoes, or bingo also available * transportation may be arranged upon request
throughout Scarborough * program allows older adults and adults
with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy a hot meal, socialize with others,
and remain active in their community * discussion group and games such as bridge, dominoes, or bingo also available * transportation may be arranged upon request
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All meals are developed
by dietitians with experience in nutrition for older adults * special diets accommodated * hot or cold meals delivered * selection of more than 50 frozen meal available
Hot Meal Service - Delivered Mon-Sat * Asian cuisine delivered Mon-Fri
Frozen Meal Service - Seven entree frozen meal packages are delivered once a week * Ordered Tue for Thu delivery * clients choose from a menu or can choose standard packages * special diet types available * soup/dessert packages also available
Hot Meal Service - Delivered Mon-Sat * Asian cuisine delivered Mon-Fri
Frozen Meal Service - Seven entree frozen meal packages are delivered once a week * Ordered Tue for Thu delivery * clients choose from a menu or can choose standard packages * special diet types available * soup/dessert packages also available
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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
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
Transitional Care Respite Stay Program -- short stay transitional care for individuals recuperating from illness/hospitalization and respite (caregiver relief) -- fee
Integrated Dialysis Care Program -- Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses visit home peritoneal dialysis patients at their home
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
- community, wellness and health education
- 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
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
Transitional Care Respite Stay Program -- short stay transitional care for individuals recuperating from illness/hospitalization and respite (caregiver relief) -- fee
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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Congregate Dining Program * hot meal and snacks for isolated older adults, provided at a central location on pre-arranged days to meet and enjoy educational, social and recreational activities at various locations throughout Toronto and York Region
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Hot or frozen Western and Chinese style meals delivered * special diet types available * dietician consultation available by appointment
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Older adults can participate
in nutritious meals, and group outings * social
connection * promotes health and well-being through healthy active living, and
independence among older adults
Program is offered on-site or at other locations including Toronto Community Housing, private apartment buildings and community venues
Program is offered on-site or at other locations including Toronto Community Housing, private apartment buildings and community venues
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Seniors services
- friendly visiting, telephone assurance
- congregate dining
- information, referral and counselling on seniors' issues such as housing and government programs
- weekly wellness program, social and recreation programs
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Community services, offered by phone, zoom and in person
- recreation, fitness centre and personal training
- education, social and cultural programs
- workshops and computer classes
- special events
- lunchroom
- library
- day trips
- income tax clinic
- volunteer opportunities
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Community services
- Community support services and outreach -- friendly visiting, at-home respite care, service navigation, social work clinics
- Safe option program -- case management and crisis intervention for seniors experiencing abuse
- Food Services -- Kosher on-site cafe
- Kosher meals on wheel -- volunteers deliver complete meals, cold for regular days and frozen for long weekends
- Café Europa -- luncheon program for Holocaust Survivors
- Fitness, Health Promotion and Wellness -- health screening clinics, fitness and dance classes, weekly wellness lectures, nutritious programs, support groups
- Chiropody Clinic -- dry foot care services for current members only
- Recreation and Education -- lifelong learning lectures, arts and crafts, library, concerts, music programs, games, literary arts, discussion groups
- ETROG Hebrew program -- weekly programs in Hebrew
- Russian golden age cultural program -- variety of programs and services for Russian-speaking seniors
- Computer and Digital Media -- weekly programs in Russian for all levels including courses on social media, Microsoft office, digital media, iPhone, Android, iPad, photography
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Trips and Travel
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Nutritious, economical meals delivered to clients' home * some special diet types can be accommodated (diabetic, vegetarian, halal, pureed, or minced meals)
Hot Meal Service - hot meals are delivered daily * hot meals include a choice of entrée, soup and dessert
Frozen Meal Service - frozen meal packages are delivered once a week * clients choose from a menu or can choose standard packages * soup/dessert packages also available
Fruit and Vegetable Boxes - fruit and vegetable boxes are delivered once every two weeks * choice of prepared, cut-up fruit and vegetables (geared to older adults) * fresh fruit box * fresh fruit and vegetable box with seasonal produce
Hot Meal Service - hot meals are delivered daily * hot meals include a choice of entrée, soup and dessert
Frozen Meal Service - frozen meal packages are delivered once a week * clients choose from a menu or can choose standard packages * soup/dessert packages also available
Fruit and Vegetable Boxes - fruit and vegetable boxes are delivered once every two weeks * choice of prepared, cut-up fruit and vegetables (geared to older adults) * fresh fruit box * fresh fruit and vegetable box with seasonal produce
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Adult Day Services
- social and recreation activities
- lunch
- transportation available, nominal fee
- personal care (bathing, toileting, dressing)
- light housekeeping, and meal preparation (also available during hospital stay)
- case management
- information and referral
- friendly visiting
- security check
- in-home respite care
- transportation
- caregiver support and training
- community dining
- in specific buildings at 5430 Yonge St, 35 Park Home Ave and 1 Hesperus Rd
- staffed 24 hours
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Nutritious, economical meals delivered to clients' home * some special diet types can be accommodated (diabetic, vegetarian, halal, pureed, or minced meals)
Hot Meal Service - Hot meals are delivered daily * hot meals include a choice of entrée, soup and dessert
Frozen Meal Service - Frozen meal packages are delivered once a week * clients choose from a menu or can choose standard packages * soup/dessert packages also available
Fruit and Vegetable Boxes - Fruit and vegetable boxes are delivered once every two weeks * choice of prepared, cut-up fruit and vegetables (geared to older adults) * fresh fruit box * fresh fruit and vegetable box with seasonal produce
Hot Meal Service - Hot meals are delivered daily * hot meals include a choice of entrée, soup and dessert
Frozen Meal Service - Frozen meal packages are delivered once a week * clients choose from a menu or can choose standard packages * soup/dessert packages also available
Fruit and Vegetable Boxes - Fruit and vegetable boxes are delivered once every two weeks * choice of prepared, cut-up fruit and vegetables (geared to older adults) * fresh fruit box * fresh fruit and vegetable box with seasonal produce
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Community and family services
- food bank
- emergency material assistance including clothing and household items, as available
- conversational English café
- monthly luncheon for seniors
- community kitchen
- Christmas assistance program and residential summer camp for children
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Home Health Care and Community Support Services
Office: 416-635-2860Office: 905-738-1128
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COVID19 Contact for information on in-person, telephone and virtual services
Multiservice agency includes medical and non-medical home and community care support services, such as personal care and support, palliative care, home care and homemaking, hospice and respite, meals on wheels, social work, transportation
Meals on Wheels and Kosher Meals on Wheels
Bulk delivery once per week of frozen meals (including Ensure meal replacements, sandwiches and soup packs if applicable); expanded hours Tue-Fri 10 am-4 pm; volunteers wear masks and gloves during deliveries; contact 416-635-2860 ext 581 for food and to arrange delivery
Adult Day Program
For individuals 55 years and older living with dementia; open to frail seniors without cognitive impairments, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; observes Jewish culture and traditions, but all are welcome
Exercise and Falls Prevention Classes
Classes led by physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants and specially trained staff to increase mobility, relieve pain and reduce the risk of falls by building strength and improving balance
Home Support Services
Includes caregiver support/respite care, companionship, homemaking, housekeeping, personal care, supportive housing services, palliative care
Elder Abuse Prevention Program
For individuals 55 years and older who are experiencing or have experienced abuse
Social Work Services
Includes information and referral, counselling, case management, support groups, workshops
Volunteer Services
Includes friendly visiting, security checks and telephone reassurance
- iRIDE Plus Transportation clients must wear masks while in vehicle
- Adult Day Program, full day and limited capacity in-person half day sessions; virtual programming available
- phone and in-person hospice visiting by trained volunteers
- phone pals and friendly volunteer social visits
- Exercise and Falls Prevention Classes available virtually and in-person Mon-Fri
Multiservice agency includes medical and non-medical home and community care support services, such as personal care and support, palliative care, home care and homemaking, hospice and respite, meals on wheels, social work, transportation
Meals on Wheels and Kosher Meals on Wheels
Bulk delivery once per week of frozen meals (including Ensure meal replacements, sandwiches and soup packs if applicable); expanded hours Tue-Fri 10 am-4 pm; volunteers wear masks and gloves during deliveries; contact 416-635-2860 ext 581 for food and to arrange delivery
Adult Day Program
For individuals 55 years and older living with dementia; open to frail seniors without cognitive impairments, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; observes Jewish culture and traditions, but all are welcome
- caregiver support and respite
- lunch, snacks and Kosher meals
- therapeutic social and recreation activities
- transportation
Exercise and Falls Prevention Classes
Classes led by physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants and specially trained staff to increase mobility, relieve pain and reduce the risk of falls by building strength and improving balance
- free
- offered online and in-person
Home Support Services
Includes caregiver support/respite care, companionship, homemaking, housekeeping, personal care, supportive housing services, palliative care
- Meals on Wheels (regular, certified Kosher, and vegetarian options)
- specialized workers for individuals with Alzheimer Disease or mental health challenges
- transportation to medical appointments, not wheelchair accessible
- fee for all home services
- some programs available in Russian
Elder Abuse Prevention Program
For individuals 55 years and older who are experiencing or have experienced abuse
- includes individual and group counselling
Social Work Services
Includes information and referral, counselling, case management, support groups, workshops
- free
Volunteer Services
Includes friendly visiting, security checks and telephone reassurance
- intergenerational programs
- volunteer hospice program
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COVID-19 -- No change to services received at home, including Meals on Wheels at Overland and Sheppard locations
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Meals on wheels including hot, frozen, and diet specific meals, fruit and vegetable baskets
Better Living Recreation Centre (formerly EP Taylor Place Senior Adult Centre/Overland Club) -- social, recreation and education programs
Adult Day Centre -- day program for frail and disabled older adults, including those with cognitive impairments
Four Seasons Connections Program 416-447-5074 -- serves North York
5 Deauville Lane -- affordable housing
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Meals on wheels including hot, frozen, and diet specific meals, fruit and vegetable baskets
- case management and social work
- fitness and falls prevention classes
- transportation, homemaking, home help
- in-home respite care (caregiver relief) including persons with Alzheimer Disease
- friendly visiting, telephone security check, client intervention and assistance, caregiver support group, information and referral
- grocery shopping assistance, volunteer services
Better Living Recreation Centre (formerly EP Taylor Place Senior Adult Centre/Overland Club) -- social, recreation and education programs
- computer courses
- seminars
- income tax assistance
- bereavement support
- cafeteria
- recreation programs open to seniors outside catchment area
Adult Day Centre -- day program for frail and disabled older adults, including those with cognitive impairments
- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3 pm, Saturday 9 am-12 noon, extended hours may be arranged
- social, recreation and therapeutic programs
- lunch, snacks
- transportation available within catchment area
Four Seasons Connections Program 416-447-5074 -- serves North York
- snow shovelling, grass cutting, yard work, odd jobs, fee
5 Deauville Lane -- affordable housing
- 62 units (14 barrier free) for seniors and adults with disabilities * case manager on site 2 days a week
- access to programs and services
- application through website or Intake department
- in partnership with Mahogany Management
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Meals on Wheels, Toronto - Markham Rd
Office: Intake: 416-847-4134 Existing clients: 416-847-4124
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Volunteers provide hot, nutritious meals to clients in their homes * clients may receive meals on a short or long-term basis
Frozen Meal Service - Frozen meal packages are delivered * clients choose from a menu or can choose standard packages * special diet types available * soup/dessert packages also available
Frozen Meal Service - Frozen meal packages are delivered * clients choose from a menu or can choose standard packages * special diet types available * soup/dessert packages also available
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Supports children and parents who are facing life-threatening or life-long illness
Programs and Services
Programs and Services
- hospital and home-based case management and advocacy
- Aaron's Apple -- financial assistance for uninsured medical costs for children 18 years and younger
- Penina's Helping Hand -- support services for young children of a seriously ill parent
- financial support for parents who need to take time off work to care for a seriously ill child
- meal delivery, transportation services, home support including help with shopping and errands
- hospital visits and friendship support
- overnight and vacation respite
- counselling, crisis intervention and bereavement services
- afterschool program and tutoring
- social and recreation opportunities, specialized camps
- toy drive, hair donation program, volunteer opportunities
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Provides older adults with opportunity to socialize and receive a nutritious meal * Takes place at various locations* $40 membership fee
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Community centre for older adults
- card games
- arts and crafts
- sing-a-longs
- fitness classes
- day trips
- luncheons
- workshops
- transportation to and from the centre available (fees would apply)
- health promotion
- virtual programming
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Congregate Dining meals include both lunch and dinner, and both Japanese and Canadian-style meals, served every day of the week * open to both
Momiji tenants and for senior members living in the community * Japanese meals and programming for eligible seniors are also available at various other locations around the GTA and in Hamilton, mostly on a monthly basis (see Community Outreach) * Momiji also celebrates special events throughout the year with special meals, such as our annual summer barbecue, Christmas dinner and several traditional Japanese festivals throughout the year
Momiji tenants and for senior members living in the community * Japanese meals and programming for eligible seniors are also available at various other locations around the GTA and in Hamilton, mostly on a monthly basis (see Community Outreach) * Momiji also celebrates special events throughout the year with special meals, such as our annual summer barbecue, Christmas dinner and several traditional Japanese festivals throughout the year
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Social activities and a hot meal * activities can include games, crafts, and physical activities * escort and transportation available
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COVID19 -- Meals on Wheels service continuing as usual * Congregate Dining events cancelled
Hot or chilled meals delivered Sun-Fri, Sat meals delivered Fri * special diet types available * includes statutory holidays * vegetarian meals available
Frozen Meal Service - Frozen meal packages are delivered * clients choose from a menu or can choose standard packages * special diet types available * soup/dessert packages also available * orders must be placed before 5pm on Thu for delivery the following week
Hot or chilled meals delivered Sun-Fri, Sat meals delivered Fri * special diet types available * includes statutory holidays * vegetarian meals available
Frozen Meal Service - Frozen meal packages are delivered * clients choose from a menu or can choose standard packages * special diet types available * soup/dessert packages also available * orders must be placed before 5pm on Thu for delivery the following week
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Meals on wheels * hot Western, Chinese and vegetarian meals available * frozen meals, delivered or pick up at office * congregate dining 9 times per month, transportation available * foot care clinics every two months * telephone security check/reassurance * information and referral
Fresh Produce Delivery Program: Fruits and vegetables delivery service.
Congregate Dining - Social activities and a hot meal * activities can include games, crafts, and physical activities * escort and transportation available
Foot Care Clinic - Basic and advanced foot care provided at monthly community clinics or in the client's home * foot care includes care of corns, calluses, fungal nails, and filing and trimming of nails
Meals on Wheels - COVID19 -- Meals on Wheels service continuing as usual * Congregate Dining events cancelled
Security Check - Regular phone calls to check on the health and safety of older adults and people with disabilities who live alone
Fresh Produce Delivery Program: Fruits and vegetables delivery service.
Congregate Dining - Social activities and a hot meal * activities can include games, crafts, and physical activities * escort and transportation available
Foot Care Clinic - Basic and advanced foot care provided at monthly community clinics or in the client's home * foot care includes care of corns, calluses, fungal nails, and filing and trimming of nails
Meals on Wheels - COVID19 -- Meals on Wheels service continuing as usual * Congregate Dining events cancelled
Security Check - Regular phone calls to check on the health and safety of older adults and people with disabilities who live alone
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Parent/Caregiver & Children Programs
- drop-in hours
- toy and resource lending library
- structured recreation programs for parents/caregivers and children newborn to age 5
- child care registry
- homework help and recreational activities
- summer and March break day camps
- workshops, seminars
- Saturday and evening courses for adults
- income tax clinic (March-April)
- financial planning clinic by appointment
- computer lab with Internet access open to the public
- English conversation circle
- luncheon club
- day trips
- social and recreation activities
- osteo exercise
- cards club
- computer courses
- information and referral
- volunteer opportunities
- room rentals
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