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Assistance in clearing City sidewalks and driveway windrows

• service after snowfall of more than 2.5 cm (1) to be completed by midnight the day after the snowfall ends
• windrows cleared if at least 20 cam (8) high
• service does not include clearing of walkways on private property or for clearing other parts of driveway
• windrow is the pile of snow at the bottom of the driveway that is left after a snowplow clears the street

COVID19 --

Grocery Order and Delivery Service

• seniors call 905-576-6712 ext. 2830 or email groceries@oscc.ca with grocery list and staff will be in touch to confirm delivery and payment
• payments must be by cheque to the grocery store

Frozen Meals and Delivery Service

• orders can be placed anytime, but must be made no later than Monday(s) at noon to ensure Wednesday delivery
• to order, call 905-576-6712 ext. 2830 or email groceries@oscc.ca
• cost $5 per meal
• for more information and meal options visit www.oscc.ca/stayconnected

Telephone Outreach Program

• register to receive regular check-in calls to reduce feelings of isolation and provide care and concern
• free service available to anyone 55 or older in the Durham community
• to register, please call 905-576-6712 ext. 2830 or email info@oscc.ca

Adult Day Program

• helps adults and seniors who experience memory loss, cope with a disability, are lonely or isolated or require extra help to stay active
• available up to five days per week at three of the Branch locations, plus a Specialized Adult Day Program in the community designed for people with higher care needs
• for more information call (905) 576-6712 ext. 2904 or visit www.oscc.ca/AdultDayProgram

​​Online Adult Day Programs

• free daily online interactive programs accessible at www.oscc.ca/onlineprograms through a computer, smart phone or a tablet
• includes Zumba, yoga, wellness seminars, general interest workshops, current events, cooking demonstrations, and more

Social Connecting through Facebook

• engaging with community through the OSCC55+ Facebook page www.facebook.com/OSCC55plus/
• entertaining videos, useful links, programs and fitness demonstrations to help keep seniors engaged and active
• people invited to comment, share and like to keep our seniors' community connected and strong

Income Tax Clinic, by appointment


Support and services to older adults with facilities and programs throughout the community

​Leisure Programs: Recreation, Special Events and Continuing Education

• drop-in recreation activities take place throughout the branches daily
• special events are offered throughout the month
• courses offered quarterly in general interest, computers, arts and fitness in all branches

Support Services

• available at all branch locations
• Older Adult Day Program (John Street, Northview and Conant branch, Specialized ADP at Faith Place)
• foot care, health promotions
• income tax assistance, information
• van transportation
• wellness and meal service

Recreation and Drop-In Services

• shuffleboard, carpet bowling, billiards
• badminton, darts, floor curling, tennis, softball, volleyball
• cards including euchre, bridge, cribbage, and chess
• special events, day trips
• dances and glee club

The Peer Mentoring Program

• trained volunteers listen to the needs of peers
• assistance to anyone over 55 facing the challenges of aging, adjusting to life after loss
• decision making, connections in the community
• all calls are confidential

Home support service

Nursing - Medication administration, wound care, foot care, intravenous therapy, pain and symptom management, ventilator care, peritoneal care, chronic disease management, pediatric and palliative care, respite care.

Personal Care - Personal hygiene care such as grooming, washing, bathing and basic hand and foot care. Assistance with dressing and eating.

Home Support - Light housekeeping, meal preparation and laundry. Escort for shopping trips and appointments.

Companionship - Caregivers provide companionship for individuals who are alone or isolated. Caregivers can also accompany clients on outings and special events.

Occupational therapy, physiotherapy, virtual care

Screening clinics, N95 mask fittings, PPE consultations

Home support services * nursing, palliative care, senior companion care, respite * foot care services * Alzheimer's homecare

Non-medical home care services for seniors

Companionship
Respite care, medication reminders, exercise, and mental stimulation

Home Helper
Light housekeeping, assistance with laundry, change linens, meal preparation, care for Alzheimer's disease and escorts to appointments

Personal Care
Assistance with eating, grooming, dressing, and bathing

Health care services at home

• personal care
• foot care
• nursing

COVID19 -- offices remain closed to the public and all non-essential services have been temporarily placed on hold * intake professionals remain available to support families in navigating services and supports at this time

Support for children, youth and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and their families

• community supports
• clinical services
• residential and semi-independent living supports
• training and education

COVID19 - Visit website for current status of programs http://www.communitycaredurham.on.ca/covid19/


Services that support adults and their caregivers with needs related to aging, physical and/or mental health

Exercise and Falls Prevention

• offered at various locations in the community https://www.communitycaredurham.on.ca/services/exercise-falls-prevention-classes/#
• maintain and enhance aerobic fitness, increase functional fitness, improve strength and muscular endurance, work on flexibility and maintaining joint range of motion, develop better balance and stability
• enhance overall physical and mental health
• socialize and build connections with others in their community

Footcare Clinic

• provided by nurses trained in foot care
• 15 minute session
• cutting nails
• paring down calluses and heels
• removal of corns
• a foot massage with lotion
• basic foot care monitoring

Friendly Visiting

• volunteers will call clients on a regular basis who are isolated to share in some pleasant conversation

Luncheon Out

• opportunity for adults with physical disabilities and the frail elderly to enjoy a hot nutritious meal
• entertainment and health promotion/wellness demonstrations
• luncheons are held at preset times
• transportation can be arranged

Telephone Reassurance

• telephone reassurance calls may last between 5-7 minutes for a friendly check-in and brief chat
• security calls are intended for check-ins on well-being and follow a different protocol than social calls

Services that assist high-risk seniors to live safely and independently at home

Personal Support Services

• dressing
• personal hygiene
• assisting with mobility
• monitoring medications
• other routine activities of daily living

Homemaking Services

• shopping
• light meal preparation
• light, client-centered housecleaning services that support to clients to maintain personal independence safely at home

Security Checks

• security visits or reassurance calls to assure health and safety on a scheduled and unscheduled 24/7 basis

Care Coordination

• coordinating all elements of client care

COVID19 - Visit website for current status of programs https://www.communitycaredurham.on.ca/covid19/


Services that support adults and their caregivers with needs related to aging, physical and/or mental health

Exercise and Falls Prevention

• offered at various locations in the community https://www.communitycaredurham.on.ca/services/exercise-falls-prevention-classes/#
• maintain and enhance aerobic fitness, increase functional fitness, improve strength and muscular endurance, work on flexibility and maintaining joint range of motion, develop better balance and stability
• enhance overall physical and mental health
• socialize and build connections with others in their community

Footcare Clinic - in Oshawa, services provided by Oshawa Senior Community Centres

• provided by nurses trained in foot care
• 15 minute session
• cutting nails
• paring down calluses and heels
• removal of corns
• a foot massage with lotion
• basic foot care monitoring

Friendly Visiting

• volunteers visit on a regular basis with clients who are isolated
• activities may include a friendly chat, shared hobby, exercise or learning a new skill

Luncheon Out

• opportunity for adults with physical disabilities and the frail elderly to enjoy a hot nutritious meal
• entertainment and health promotion/wellness demonstrations
• luncheons are held at preset times
• transportation can be arranged

Telephone Reassurance

• telephone reassurance calls may last between 5-7 minutes for a friendly check-in and brief chat
• security calls are intended for check-ins on well-being and follow a different protocol than social calls

Access to government funded home care services and long-term care homes

• help to navigate the array of community support and health agencies in the community
• information and referral to supportive local service agencies that help people live independently at home

In-Home Services

• Care Coordinator determines needs of client, coordinates and continually evaluates needs
• nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech language therapy
• social work, dietetics, medical supplies and equipment
• personal support, help with bathing or dressing

Placement Services

• centralized access for long-term-care homes, nursing homes and homes for the aged
• manage waiting lists
• assist with applications as the needs of the client determine, including applications from hospital
• arrange for short stay in a facility for caregiver relief

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In-home barber and hairdressing services

Windrow snow clearing service to eligible seniors and the disabled

• windrow clearing created by the snow plow - 24 hours after a 10 cm snowfall ends
• municipal sidewalk snow clearing on the front and side of your property - 36 hours after a 10 cm snowfall ends

Residential and day services to adults with developmental and physical disabilities who reside within the Durham Region

• programs, opportunities and supports for each person to reach optimum degree of self-sufficiency
• residential models of support include Group Living, Community Based Residential Support, Support Independent Living, Transitional Support to independent living
• respite care
• summer day camp

Snow removal

• when there is more than five centimetres (two inches) of snow
• and after the Town's plows have finished plowing
• and 24 hours after the snow has stopped falling
• service will begin seven days after application is processed

Two levels of service offered

• Option 1 - driveway area, municipal sidewalk, pathway to specified door, windrow at end of driveway
• Option 2 - municipal sidewalk, windrow at end of driveway

Maintains and updates physical structures in Town of Ajax * maintains Town roads, bridges, sidewalks, walkways, storm sewers, street lights and arterial road boulevards * maintains parklands, trails and infrastructure * Building Maintenance, Fleet Services * capital projects, Environmental Services * Operations, Administration



Senior Snow Removal Program for seniors and qualified residents when there is more than five centimetres (two inches) of snow, and after the Town's plows have finished plowing, and 24 hours after the snow has stopped falling

Snow clearing service

• will start after a snowfall ends and only when there are more than seven-and-a-half centimetres (about three inches) of snow on sidewalks
• driveway windrow clearing service begins after we have plowed all municipal streets and when there is more than 15 centimetres (around six inches) of snow
• should snowfall not meet the above conditions, the resident must clear the snow and sand or salt as needed
• includes semi-detached, link housing and row housing

COVID19 - Visit website for current status of programs https://www.communitycaredurham.on.ca/covid19/


Services that support adults and their caregivers with needs related to aging, physical and/or mental health

Exercise and Falls Prevention

• offered at various locations in the community https://www.communitycaredurham.on.ca
• maintain and enhance aerobic fitness, increase functional fitness, improve strength and muscular endurance, work on flexibility and maintaining joint range of motion, develop better balance and stability
• enhance overall physical and mental health
• socialize and build connections with others in their community

Footcare Clinic

• provided by nurses trained in foot care
• 15 minute session
• cutting nails
• paring down calluses and heels
• removal of corns
• a foot massage with lotion
• basic foot care monitoring

Friendly Visiting

• volunteers will call clients on a regular basis who are isolated to share in some pleasant conversation

Luncheon Out

• opportunity for adults with physical disabilities and the frail elderly to enjoy a hot nutritious meal
• entertainment and health promotion/wellness demonstrations
• luncheons are held at preset times
• transportation can be arranged

Telephone Reassurance

• telephone reassurance calls may last between 5-7 minutes for a friendly check-in and brief chat
• security calls are intended for check-ins on well-being and follow a different protocol than social calls

Adult Day Program

• daily functional fitness
• use of Technology including iPads and Smartboards
• wellness programs
• reminiscing/discussion Groups
• arts and crafts
• educational and interactive games
• outdoor programs
• music therapy
• entertainment/special themed events
• multi-age programs
• pet therapy

Support to individuals with an intellectual disability and their family

• information and support to advocate and assist in obtaining the appropriate resources and services for their family member and strengthen family involvement
• service coordination
• residential services
• education advocacy
• assistance with funding applications
• long and short-term planning support
• links to crisis treatment centre, group homes, day programs and individualized supports, supported employment

In-home care

• service in private homes, retirement residences, Long Term Care facilities, hospitals
• companions and Personal Support Workers (PSW)
• hourly, overnight and live-in care available
• housekeeping, meal preparation
• transportation and errands
• assistance with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, transfers and feeding
• Alzheimer and dementia care, respite care
• foot care services
• palliative care

Temporary relief to caregivers of the frail elderly and adults with needs related to physical health, and/or the effects of dementia through the In-Home Respite Program and Adult Day Program

In-Home Respite

• personal care
• assistance with the activities of daily living
• social interactions
• meal preparation
• socialization
• client-centered light homemaking support
• service by Personal Support Workers
• caregiver relief to family

Adult Day Programs

• located in Clarington, Pickering, Uxbridge and Whitby
• social and recreational activities in a group setting
• assistance with daily living activities
• lunch and refreshments

LEAP Program (Long-Term Emergency Avoidance Program)

• assist adults with needs related to aging, physical and/or mental health to remain at home, postponing long term care placement and reducing avoidable hospital emergency department use
• client-centred assistance with routine living activities
• bathing, dressing
• light housekeeping
• meal preparation
• laundry
• local drives by qualified Personal Support Workers

Assisted Living Services (ALS)

• available in limited areas in Ajax, Clarington, Oshawa and Whitby
• for high risk seniors who can reside at home, but may require personal support
• homemaking
• security checks and reassurance services on a scheduled and unscheduled basis

COVID19 - Visit website for status of programs https://www.communitycaredurham.on.ca/covid19/


Services that support adults and their caregivers with needs related to aging, physical and/or mental health

Exercise and Falls Prevention

• offered at various locations in the community https://www.communitycaredurham.on.ca/services/exercise-falls-prevention-classes/#
• maintain and enhance aerobic fitness, increase functional fitness, improve strength and muscular endurance, work on flexibility and maintaining joint range of motion, develop better balance and stability
• enhance overall physical and mental health
• socialize and build connections with others in their community

Footcare Clinic

• provided by nurses trained in foot care
• 15 minute session
• cutting nails
• paring down calluses and heels
• removal of corns
• a foot massage with lotion
• basic foot care monitoring

Friendly Visiting

• volunteers will call clients on a regular basis who are isolated to share in some pleasant conversation

Luncheon Out

• opportunity for adults with physical disabilities and the frail elderly to enjoy a hot nutritious meal
• entertainment and health promotion/wellness demonstrations
• luncheons are held at preset times
• transportation can be arranged

Telephone Reassurance

• telephone reassurance calls may last between 5-7 minutes for a friendly check-in and brief chat
• security calls are intended for check-ins on well-being and follow a different protocol than social calls

Services that assist high-risk seniors to live safely and independently at home

Personal Support Services

• dressing
• personal hygiene
• assisting with mobility
• monitoring medications
• other routine activities of daily living

Homemaking Services

• shopping
• light meal preparation
• light, client-centered housecleaning services that support to clients to maintain personal independence safely at home

Security Checks

• security visits or reassurance calls to assure health and safety on a scheduled and unscheduled 24/7 basis

Care Coordination

• coordinating all elements of client care

In-home care services for seniors * help with daily personal care, laundry, appointment escorting, shopping and property maintenance