Searching for Transportation For Older Adults

Provides transportation and accompaniment service for seniors, people with disabilities and anyone of any age who needs extra help for the following activities:

• medical appointments, local or out of town
• grocery and personal shopping
• social and community events
  
• Agency staff are first aid and CPR certified, fully insured, licensed with the City of Peterborough, Vulnerable Sector checked, and certified as a Veteran's Affairs Canada service provider

Operates two accessible vehicles for seniors and individuals with physical challenges who cannot access conventional transportation

• each vehicle can accommodate wheelchairs, scooters, and/or seated individuals
• provides transportation for clients to appointments including medical appointments, education, shopping, social activities and planned events throughout the County
• can accommodate groups of six or more

Provides services that support health and wellbeing for seniors, adults with physical challenges and caregivers. Programs and services include:

• Meals on Wheels - Hot meals, frozen entrées, soups, desserts
• Grocery Shopping/Delivery
• Transportation and accompaniment for medical appointments, shopping and errands - accessible transportation available via the
  CCP Van
• Shopping Buddy
• Exercise and Fall Prevention Classes - virtual and in-person options
• Brokered Home Help and Maintenance
• Lifeline
• Friendly Visiting
• Telephone Reassurance Checks
• Health and Wellness programs
• Blood Pressure Clinic
• Foot Clinic
• Information and Referral

• offices in Apsley, Ennismore, Buckhorn, Havelock, Lakefield, Millbrook, Norwood, Peterborough

Provides services that support health and wellbeing for seniors, adults with physical challenges and caregivers. Programs and services include:

• Meals on Wheels - frozen entrées, soups, desserts
• Grocery Shopping/Delivery
• Transportation and accompaniment for medical appointments, shopping and errands - accessible transportation available via the
  Caremobile
• Shopping Buddy
• Exercise and Fall Prevention Classes - virtual and in-person options
• Brokered Home Help and Maintenance
• Lifeline
• Friendly Visiting
• Telephone Reassurance Checks
• Dining & Recreation Events
• Health and Wellness programs
• Medical Equipment Program - accepts equipment donations
• Blood Pressure Clinic
• Information and Referral

Operates a community thrift shop at this location. Also operates a thrift shop at 826 Ward St, Bridgenorth, call 705-292-5065 for information

Provides services that support health and wellbeing for seniors, adults with physical challenges and caregivers. Programs and services include:

• Meals on Wheels - frozen entrées, soups, desserts
• Grocery Shopping/Delivery
• Transportation and accompaniment for medical appointments, shopping and errands - accessible transportation available via the
  Caremobile
• Shopping Buddy
• Exercise and Fall Prevention Classes - virtual and in-person options
• Brokered Home Help and Maintenance
• Lifeline
• Friendly Visiting
• Telephone Reassurance Checks
• Dining & Recreation Events
• Medical Equipment Program - accepts equipment donations
• Blood Pressure Clinic
• Information and Referral

Also operates a community thrift shop at this location.

Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes Community Support Services empower independent, active living for seniors and adults with special needs, helping them lead more healthy, socially engaged lives - and give caregivers much needed respite and support.

This is accomplished through a wide range of programs that provide:

• meals
• personal care
• caregiver support
• transportation
• housekeeping
• friendly visiting
• emergency response
• hospice/palliative care and grief support
• activities such as adult day programs and community dining events that help people stay connected in their community.

Community Care provides support and health services that promote the ability of older adults and special needs clients to remain as independent as possible in their own communities throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes. Community Care is a volunteer-based non-profit organization.

Support services offered include:

• food and nutrition
• personal care
• caregiver support
• wellness programs
• primary health care and dental care clinics
• hospice/palliative care and grief support
• transportation services
• friendly visiting
• housekeeping
• emergency response

Some services extend into evenings and weekends call or email for information.

COVID19 Phone or visit www.commcare.ca for updated information on programs

Regular Service
A local agency of Community Care Northumberland.

A multi-service, volunteer based community support organization serving residents in Northumberland County with the delivery of the following programs and services.

• Community Diners
• Friendly Visiting
• Home at Last
• Home Help and Home Maintenance Programs
• Hospice Palliative Care Programs and Bereavement Support (1-855-473-8875)
• Information and Referral
• Meals on Wheels Programs, hot and frozen meal options
• Personal Distress Alarms
• Supports for Caregivers
• Telephone Security Checks
• Transportation Services - Volunteer Transportation Program and Specialized Van Service 1-866-768-7778
• Wellness, Social and Recreational Programs for Seniors

Provides services that support health and wellbeing for seniors, adults with physical challenges and caregivers. Programs and services include:

• Meals on Wheels - Hot meals, frozen entrées, soups, desserts
• Grocery Shopping/Delivery
• Transportation and accompaniment for medical appointments, shopping and errands - accessible transportation available via the Caremobile
• Shopping Buddy
• Exercise and Fall Prevention Classes - virtual and in-person options
• Brokered Home Help and Maintenance
• Lifeline
• Friendly Visiting
• Telephone Reassurance Checks
• Dining & Recreation Events
• Health and Wellness programs
• Medical Equipment Rental Program - accepts equipment donations
• Blood Pressure Clinic - at the Senior's Building 10 George St, Havelock
• Information and Referral

Community thrift shop open during office hours

COVID19 There are no changes to services. * Following all public health directives, including recommendations from the World Health Organization, Government of Canada, and federal and provincial health authorities.


Provides assistance to seniors to maintain their independence in the home or alternative living setting.

• Personal care: assist with activities of daily living including bathing, toileting, dressing, mobility, feeding
• Home care services include personal care, and respite care, in house nursing, and foot care
• Help at home: companionship and housekeeping duties, including meal preparation, transportation for medical appointments, errands, shopping, banking
• Driver assessment and training

COVID19 Phone or visit www.commcare.ca for updated information on programs


A local office of Community Care Northumberland.

A multi-service, volunteer based community support organization serving residents in Port Hope and surrounding area with the delivery of the following programs and services:

• Blood Pressure Clinics
• Caregiver Support
• Community Diners
• Friendly Visiting
• Home at Last
• Home Help and Home Maintenance Programs
• Hospice Palliative Care Programs and Bereavement Support (1-855-473-8875)
• Information and Referral
• Meals on Wheels Programs, hot and frozen meal options
• Personal Distress Alarms
• Telephone Security Checks
• Transportation Services
• Accessible (wheelchair) and Affordable Rural Transportation (1-866-768-7778)
• Wellness, Social and Recreational Programs for Seniors

Community Care is dedicated to improving the health and well being of everyone in Kawartha Lakes.

• Services and programs available to local residents include the provision of personal care, congregate dining, 24-hour emergency response and care co-ordination to residents of 70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls (respite care is also available at this location to provide relief to caregivers).
• Other programs and services offered throughout the community of Fenelon Falls include an Adult Day Program, Diners Club, Transportation, Meals on Wheels, Friendly Visiting and Emergency Response. Call for specific information.

COVID19
Office is open to the public by appointment only. Call for appointment.

Regular service
A local agency of Community Care Northumberland.

A multi-service, volunteer based community support organization serving residents throughout Trent Hills with the delivery of the following programs and services.

• Community Diners
• Friendly Visiting
• Home at Last
• Home Help and Home Maintenance Programs
• Hospice Palliative Care Programs and Bereavement Support (1-855-473-8875)
• Information and Referral
• Meals on Wheels Programs, hot and frozen meal options
• Personal Distress Alarms
• Supports for Caregivers
• Telephone Security Checks
• Transportation Services including Accessible Transportation (866-768-7778)
• Specialized transportation 866-768-7778
• Wellness, Social and Recreational Programs for Seniors

COVID19 Phone or visit www.commcare.ca for updated information on programs


Multi-service, volunteer-based community support organization that enables clients to experience a higher quality of life by strengthening their connections with the community.

• Provides nutrition, transportation, wellness, in-home and hospice services to residents of Northumberland County
• Programs and services help seniors, adults with disabilities, those recovering from illness or injury and hospice clients and their loved ones and caregivers remain independent and supported in their own homes and communities
• Volunteers are a strong component of program delivery within Community Care
• See separate listings for locations and services throughout Northumberland County

Offices in Brighton, Campbellford, Cobourg, with Satellite Offices in Port Hope and Colborne.

COVID19 Phone or visit www.commcare.ca for updated information on programs


A local agency of Community Care Northumberland.

A multi-service, volunteer based community support organization serving residents throughout Colborne and Cramahe Township with the delivery of the following programs and services:

• Community Diners
• Friendly Visiting
• Home at Last
• Home Help and Home Maintenance Programs
• Hospice Palliative Care Programs and Bereavement Support (1-855-473-8875)
• Information and Referral
• Meals on Wheels Programs, hot and frozen meal options
• Personal Distress Alarms
• Supports for Caregivers
• Telephone Security Checks
• Transportation Services
• Accessible Transportation * Connecting Northumberland 866-768-7778
• Wellness, Social and Recreational Programs for Seniors
• Loaning of assistive devices
• Photocopying and faxing service
• Senior Men's Social Group and Women's Social Group
• Free 12 week Falls Prevention Program at the Keeler Centre. Pre-registration required. Call the office for more information.

Provides services that support health and wellbeing for seniors, adults with physical challenges and caregivers. Programs and services include:

• Meals on Wheels - frozen entrées, soups, desserts
• Grocery Delivery
• Transportation and accompaniment for medical appointments, shopping and errands, accessible transportation available via Caremobile
• Shopping buddy
• Lifeline
• Brokered Home Help and Maintenance
• Friendly Visiting
• Telephone Reassurance Checks
• Exercise and Falls Prevention Classes
• Dining & Recreation events
• Home at Last - Support with discharge from hospital
• Medical Equipment Program - accepts equipment donations
• Information and referral
• Blood pressure clinic

Also operates a community thrift shop at this location - Apsley Vintage and Gallery

Provides clients with rides to and from essential destinations

• medical appointments
• shopping, errands, and appointments
• to access CCD programs
• drivers can be CCD staff or volunteer drivers

Access to Primary Care

• provides a Personal Support Worker for clients who need to attend medical appointments and have mobility or other related challenges

Accessible Vans

• wheelchair accessible vans driven by CCD staff for clients with mobility issues
• staff push client up ramp, secure wheelchair and bring down ramp
• client has to be able to wheel themselves to ramp or have a caregiver do so
• must travel with escort if cannot travel alone

Home at Last

• provides Personal Support Worker to bring client safely home from hospital if aging or has special needs and would benefit from assistance in getting settled

COVID19
Phone or visit www.commcare.ca for updated information on programs

Regular service
Local agency of Community Care Northumberland.

A multi-service, volunteer based community support organization serving residents in Brighton with the delivery of the following programs and services:

• Friendly Visiting
• Home at Last
• Home Help and Home Maintenance Programs
• Hospice Palliative Care Programs and Bereavement Support (1-855-473-8875)
• Information and Referral
• Meals on Wheels Programs, hot and frozen meal options
• Personal Distress Alarms
• Supports for Caregivers
• Telephone Security Checks
• Transportation Services
• Accessible Transportation (866-768-7778)
• Wellness, Social and Recreational Programs for Seniors
• Social Group for senior men and women.Call for more information.

Provides clients with rides to and from essential destinations

• medical appointments
• shopping, errands, and appointments
• to access CCD programs
• drivers can be CCD staff or volunteer drivers

Access to Primary Care

• provides a Personal Support Worker for clients who need to attend medical appointments and have mobility or other related challenges

Accessible Vans

• wheelchair accessible vans driven by CCD staff for clients with mobility issues
• staff push client up ramp, secure wheelchair and bring down ramp
• client has to be able to wheel themselves to ramp or have a caregiver do so
• must travel with escort if cannot travel alone

Home at Last

• provides Personal Support Worker to bring client safely home from hospital if aging or has special needs and would benefit from assistance in getting settled

Provides clients with rides to and from essential destinations

• medical appointments
• shopping, errands, and appointments
• to access CCD programs
• drivers can be CCD staff or volunteer drivers

Access to Primary Care

• provides a Personal Support Worker for clients who need to attend medical appointments and have mobility or other related challenges

Accessible Vans

• wheelchair accessible vans driven by CCD staff for clients with mobility issues
• staff push client up ramp, secure wheelchair and bring down ramp
• client has to be able to wheel themselves to ramp or have a caregiver do so
• must travel with escort if cannot travel alone

Home at Last

• provides Personal Support Worker to bring client safely home from hospital if aging or has special needs and would benefit from assistance in getting settled

Volunteer transportation program

• door to door transportation for medical appointments, errands
• no portable oxygen; clients must be able to independently transfer
• local and long distance

Health care providers collaborate to develop, to implement, and to evaluate services that respond to the expressed needs of individuals, families and communities in keeping with the principles of primary health care

• Health Van Program
• SMILE (Seniors Managing Independent Living Easily)
• Volunteer Transportation
• SMART Program (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) ®
• Meals on Wheels
• Diners Club
• Volunteer Visiting/ Activity Group
• Telephone Reassurance
• Home Help & Home Maintenance
• In Home Respite (Community Assisted Respite and Enrichment), Adult Day, Foot Care, Nursing, and PSW

Main Office for VON offering

• Meals on Wheels
• Volunteer Visiting
• Diners Club
• Telephone Reassurance
• Transportation
• Home Maintenance
• Home Help
• SMART program
• group and in home programs are offered

Shopping assistance for seniors in North Whitby * pick up by bus at some north Whitby apartment buildings * assistance boarding bus with groceries * store has full service pharmacy