Searching for Transportation For Older Adults

COVID19 -- Community Response Centre -- distribution of essential food, supplies and resources to seniors in need, contact responsecentre@lumacare.ca or main line

Food Security -- Meals on Wheels, frozen meals, fee, delivery hours extended

• weekly warm meals, free of charge
• grocery baskets at subsidized rate
• comfort package and essential items free of charge
• shopping support

Transportation -- for medical appointments such as cancer care and dialysis

Home at Last -- extended hours, follow up telephone assessments completed within 24-48 hours

Virtual support -- Healthier Living Centre, virtual exercise classes, social conversation and other activities for older adults as well as virtual social gatherings for adult day program participants, live chat Mon-Sun 9 am-5 pm, wellness check, counselling

Home support -- essential assisted living services for high risk individuals, respite care, personal care, and homemaking such as light housekeeping, food preparation, fee, free medication delivery, free lending library of sensory stimulation kits, laundry services

Adult Day program -- in-home activity based engagement, fee

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Caregiver support and homemaking service

• care coordination * client intervention and assistance
• assisted living services -- 24 hour in home support for high risk seniors
• meals on wheels -- frozen meals delivered once a week
• transportation
• volunteer and student placements

Healthier Living Centre -- independent seniors day program

• social, recreation and education programs
• congregate dining

Home at Last -- hospital discharge assistance

Adult Day Services

• social and recreation activities
• lunch
• transportation available, nominal fee

Services in Your Home

• 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

Assisted living

• in specific buildings at 5430 Yonge St, 35 Park Home Ave and 1 Hesperus Rd
• staffed 24 hours

Accessible transportation for seniors, veterans using mobility aids and people with physical or mental disabilities

• vans can accommodate up to 3 wheelchairs or other mobility vehicles, such as scooters, and 3 walk-ons
• all wheelchair clients must be accompanied by caregiver
• transportation to and from appointments, school or work
• counselling, advocacy, social activities for clients

Transportation service that provides door-to-door assisted transportation for seniors 55 years and older and adults with disabilities who are not eligible for Wheel-Trans * The program is led by CHATS (north of Steeles) and Circle of Care (south of Steeles) with service provided by 7 community support agencies including:

• Better Living Services for Seniors
• Carefirst
• Etobicoke Services for Seniors
• Lumacare
• North York Seniors Center
• CHATS
• Circle of Care

Wheelchair transportation is available for clients living in South Simcoe, Bradford/West Gwillimbury as there is no public accessible transportation available

Rides can be booked up to a day in advance * to ensure ride time, try to book 30 days in advance

Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments and regular activities such as grocery shopping and banking

Driver assistance includes support in and out of vehicle, with groceries and some mobility equipment * escorts are recommended, where appropriate, at no extra cost

Wheelchair Accessible Transportation - For those living in Bradford, West Gwillimbury and New Tecumseth areas, or those living in York Region going to a location YRT Mobility Plus does not go

Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments and regular activities such as grocery shopping and banking * volunteer drivers and trained staff escort clients who are unable to use public transportation on their own due to a disability or frail condition

• grocery delivery service
• group shopping trips

Non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments and regular activities such as grocery shopping and banking * service available for eligible clients who are residing within the catchment area but are unable to use public transportation on their own due to a disability or frail condition

This services supports older adults who:

• require escorts during a trip due to frailty or cognitive impairment
• live in areas where specialized transit or public transportation is not available

Currently only transportation for medical appointments are offered.

Seniors services agency includes adult day services, caregiver support, information and referral, friendly visiting, telephone reassurance, assisted living services, in-home and overnight respite care services, seniors lunch program, exercise and falls prevention, transportation (participates in Toronto Ride and iRide), and volunteer opportunities

Adult Day Services
Supportive day program for older adults with memory-related impairments, see separate listing

Assisted Living
Assistance with daily activities to support independent living for residents of Humbervale Place Seniors Residence, Central King Seniors Residence and Our Saviour Thistletown Lutheran Lodge

Caregiver Support
Monthly support group for caregivers of person with a memory-related impairment

Friendly Visiting/Telephone Reassurance
Weekly conversational calls and security check-ins provided by volunteers by telephone or virtually

HEARTS Caregiver Program
Educational resources, wellness activities, support and community networking opportunities for adults 55 years and older caring for an adult child with developmental disabilities

In-home respite care
Assistance with independent living and caregiver support, including bathing, grooming, meal preparation, laundry assistance, companionship

Overnight Respite (Caring Centre)
Overnight respite for persons with memory-related impairments, chronic illness and physical disability, and extended short-term caregiver relief

Seniors Lunch Program
Congregate dining with social and recreational activities at several locations Monday, Tuesday and Friday 11 am-2 pm; transportation available, call for details

Transportation
Round trip transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, community programs and some social activities; group trips also available

Volunteer Opportunities
Includes programs and services such as Adult Day Services, Seniors Lunch Program and Friendly Visiting/Telephone Reassurance

Social and recreational programs

• foot care
• hearing, diabetes and massage clinic
• fitness classes
• information and referral -- pensions, health, food
• lunch program
• low vision and blind support groups and counselling
• transportation for shopping and social outings
• volunteer opportunities

Centro Esperanza -- fitness, educational and recreational activities for Spanish speakers

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

• 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

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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

Chinese Bereavement Services -- culturally specific bereavement services, individual support and self help group

• 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 Self-Management Resource Centre

Community Outreach -- outreach programs for those living in seniors apartments and suburban areas, retirement groups,seniors self help groups

• community, wellness and health education
• caregiver support, volunteer development

Community support services -- escort to medical appointments, telephone security checks, friendly visiting, hospice visiting, grocery shopping, client intervention and assistance -- free

• congregate dining -- fee, subsidies available
• transportation -- fee
• referrals, follow up

Elder Abuse Prevention Program -- Chinese Elder Abuse Helpline 416-502-2321, elder abuse education, supportive counselling

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

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

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

Supportive housing services -- for seniors requiring higher level of care, 24 hour on site services at Alexandra Park Apartments and Tam O'Shanter Towers, emergency response services

Wellness and Social Program -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 50 years and older, drop-in centre, friendship groups, interest classes, outings

Non-emergency transportation for groups of older adults from their homes to designated neighborhood stores or malls and back home * older adults are responsible for the cost of shopping items * shopping trips provided to older adults living at Chinese Evergreen Manor, Villa Elegance and Yee Hong Garden Terrace

Non-emergency transportation by staff or volunteers for older adults who are unable to use public transportation and are not eligible for Wheel Trans, York Region Mobility or other municipal transport programs * transportation to community programs, medical appointments, shopping and group trips

Non-emergency transportation by staff or volunteers for older adults who are unable to use public transportation and are not eligible for Wheel Trans, York Region Mobility or other municipal transport services * transportation to community programs, medical appointments, shopping and group trips

COVID19 Programs available in-person and virtually, contact for details on specific programs and services

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Adult and Alzheimer day programs, case management, health and wellness programs, home help and respite care, Meals on Wheels, assisted living and transportation services

Adult Day Programs
Including centre-based recreational, motivational and therapeutic activities for adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities

• in-person and virtual drop-in for independent adults
• includes meals
• some transportation available
• fees based on service level

Case Management, Information and Referrals
Assistance for adults 55 years and older in navigating health and social service systems, planning and coordinating service

• help arranging health services, home supports, transportation, meals
• form filing, including rental applications, tax filing, completing CPP and other income support applications
• caregiver support group referrals, education and training

Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors
In-person and virtual drop-in programs for independent adults

• social, recreation and exercise programs
• health promotion workshops, clinics
• annual membership, contact for details

Home Support Services
On-site personal care and support services, including home help, respite care, and assisted living for seniors to remain independent in their own home;

• light housekeeping
• short-term and long-term personal care services
• caregiver relief and support
• free, based on assessment
• available in designated community housing buildings in west Toronto

Meals on Wheels
Meal delivery, includes safety and wellness checks, hot meals, frozen meals, fruit and vegetables

• Ukrainian and Italian meals available

Transportation Services
Part of Toronto Ride program, includes door-to-door assisted rides for frail seniors and/or adults with disabilities

Multi-service agency addressing the health and social service needs of individuals and families in Caledon

Counselling and Care Coordination Program -- supportive counselling and other community services ; food support, help with heat and other programs available at The Exchange (see separate entry)

Caledon Specialist Clinic -- specialist medical services by referral ; in partnership with Headwaters Health Care Centre, William Osler Health System and the Central West LHIN

Newcomer and Settlement Services

• needs assessment
• information and referral to social network and community services
• assistance to complete forms and applications
• citizenship preparation classes

Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English -- limited childminding and transportation available to participants
EH cafe -- weekly conversation circles

Seniors Health and Wellness

• fitness and recreational workshops and programming
• offered at several sites in Bolton, Caledon East, Caledon Village and Alton

Transportation service for seniors

• rides to medical appointments and day programs
• weekly shopping and other important resources that support the activities of daily living
• travel assistance for passengers may be available as an option, check with dispatch

Volunteer opportunities

COVID19 Programs available in-person and virtually, contact for details on specific programs and services

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Adult and Alzheimer day programs, case management, health and wellness programs, home help and respite care, Meals on Wheels, assisted living and transportation services

Adult Day Programs
Including centre-based recreational, motivational and therapeutic activities for adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities

• in-person and virtual drop-in for independent adults
• includes meals
• some transportation available
• fees based on service level

Case Management, Information and Referrals
Assistance for adults 55 years and older in navigating health and social service systems, planning and coordinating service

• help arranging health services, home supports, transportation, meals
• form filing, including rental applications, tax filing, completing CPP and other income support applications
• caregiver support group referrals, education and training

Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors
In-person and virtual drop-in programs for independent adults

• social, recreation and exercise programs
• health promotion workshops, clinics
• annual membership, contact for details

Home Support Services
On-site personal care and support services, including home help, respite care, and assisted living for seniors to remain independent in their own home

• light housekeeping
• short-term and long-term personal care services
• caregiver relief and support
• free, based on assessment
• available in designated community housing buildings in west Toronto

Meals on Wheels
Meal delivery, includes safety and wellness checks, hot meals, frozen meals, fruit and vegetables

• Ukrainian and Italian meals available

Transportation Services
Part of Toronto Ride program, includes door-to-door assisted rides for frail seniors and/or adults with disabilities

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

• 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

COVID-19 -- essential client visits only * maintaining rides to medical appointments and dialysis * community programs on hold

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• Support services for seniors
• congregate dining (transportation may be available)
• friendly visiting
• volunteer opportunities

Caregiver support/counselling

• professional counselling and support to family members caring for a frail, disabled or at risk person
• support groups
• information and referral

Community support services

• homemaking
• personal care
• respite care
• information and referral

Home at Last

• support for seniors to settle at home when discharged from William Osler Health Centre

Home maintenance

• referrals to approved tradespersons for minor home repairs, painting, plumbing, small electrical repairs, lawn care
• home safety inspections

Newcomer Elders Support Services

• support programs for South Asian seniors
• assistance with community issues
• workshops
• social groups

Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant

• consultation to primary care clinics, support agencies and caregivers providing service to older adults with cognitive impairment and associated responsive behaviours

Assisted Living Program

• on-site personal care, homemaking, case coordination, 24 hour emergency response
• for eligible residents of designated buildings in Etobicoke, West Woodbridge and Brampton

Transportation

• coordinating rides and helping clients access available transportation options

Seniors Intensive Community Support

• case management for seniors living with mental health conditions
• in partnership with Reconnect Mental Health Services and Canadian Mental Health Association - Peel

Ride Connect provides transportation to and from Etobicoke, Brampton, Malton, Mississauga, Oakville, Milton and Woodbridge areas

• client base is primarily seniors and clients with disabilities
• specialize in rides to and from medical appointments, as well as grocery shopping and adult day programs
• a fleet of wheelchair accessible vans as well as large 15 accessible passenger vans and buses are available when traveling with larger groups
• view brochure for more details

COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

• if you're unable to drive to your vaccine appointment, Ride Connect can pick you up and take you there, and return you home afterword, at no cost
• book your vaccine appointment in advance before you call for a ride
• available to all ages

COVID19 Community Response Team supports household essentials deliveries (call to check availability), and virtual exercise and social program

Non-essential services temporarily suspended:

• community wellness group programs such as gentle fitness, dining programs, farmers' markets
• Adult Day Program (ADP)

Service reduction and/or alteration:

• transportation
• House Calls, critical visits only, virtual visits when appropriate
• Social work / care navigation / caregiver support, critical visits only, virtual visits when appropriate

Services operating as usual:

• Dementia care residence
• Transitional care
• Meals on Wheels
• Supportive Housing
• In-Home Services for high-acuity clients, service may be altered for low-acuity clients

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Multiservice community and home support agency

• adult day programs
• case management, free
• counselling
• foot care clinic
• Home at Last
• information and referral
• home care
• meals on wheels
• social and recreation activities
• support groups, free
• supportive housing services
• transportation
• volunteer opportunities

Community Wellness Program
Lunch Monday-Friday at various locations with gentle exercise

• Meals on Wheels, Monday-Sunday, hot, frozen, kosher and vegetarian meals, Wellness Boxes (fresh fruit and vegetables)
• Farmers Market, summer food program, low cost

In-Home Services
Home help, homemaking, respite care, caregiver relief

• Home at Last, hospital discharge assistance
• House Calls, interdisciplinary health care for home-bound seniors, free

Transitional Care
Short term stays for patients leaving hospital who need support before moving back home or into long-term care

Supportive Housing
Services for residents at Montgomery Place, Moore Place, George Barker Manor, and Janet Magee Manor, Toronto Community Housing Corporation

• services for residents with dementia at Ewart Angus SPRINT Home, see separate listing

Transportation
For medical appointments, shopping, personal tasks, social activities

Lead agency for Toronto Ride
Assisted transportation for frail seniors and adults with disabilities in Toronto, a partnership of community support service agencies

Assisted transportation to the frail elderly and adults with disabilities who are not able to access other means of transport and require personalized care * helping people to live independently by increasing client access to transportation services through a coordinated network of 13 not-for-profit neighbourhood-based community support agencies * includes escorts to help clients enter the building

Senior's program

• outreach support to Indigenous seniors
• social safety visits and reassurance check
• congregate dining
• friendly visiting

Personal support work

• personal care
• housekeeping
• transportation
• shopping assistance

Cultural and recreational services

• emphasis on Native culture
• arts and crafts
• Ojibwa and Mohawk children and adult language classes
• gift shop
• drumming, singing, language, cooking, craft online workshops
• Native Canadian Newsletter
• Dodem Kanonhsa Cultural Facility in partnership with Inidigenous Services Canada
• women and men's circles
• teaching circles
• visiting Elder, mental health counsellor

Food services -- community lunch

Youth services -- youth program including sharing circle

Other services

• information and referral
• advocacy
• urban orientation
• meeting space for rent
• volunteer opportunities

COVID19 Programs available in-person and virtually, contact for details on specific programs and services

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Adult and Alzheimer day programs, case management, health and wellness programs, home help and respite care, Meals on Wheels, assisted living and transportation services

Adult Day Programs
Including centre-based recreational, motivational and therapeutic activities for adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities

• in-person and virtual drop-in for independent adults
• includes meals
• some transportation available
• fees based on service level

Case Management, Information and Referrals
Assistance for adults 55 years and older in navigating health and social service systems, planning and coordinating service

• help arranging health services, home supports, transportation, meals
• form filing, including rental applications, tax filing, completing CPP and other income support applications
• caregiver support group referrals, education and training

Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors
In-person and virtual drop-in programs for independent adults

• social, recreation and exercise programs
• health promotion workshops, clinics
• annual membership, contact for details

Home Support Services
On-site personal care and support services, including home help, respite care, and assisted living for seniors to remain independent in their own home;

• light housekeeping
• short-term and long-term personal care services
• caregiver relief and support
• free, based on assessment
• available in designated community housing buildings in west Toronto

Meals on Wheels
Meal delivery, includes safety and wellness checks, hot meals, frozen meals, fruit and vegetables

• Ukrainian and Italian meals available

Transportation Services
Part of Toronto Ride program, includes door-to-door assisted rides for frail seniors and/or adults with disabilities

Daily living needs, hygiene and daily physical care, routine personal care, stand-by or walking assistance, perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties, coordination of care, transportation, staff relief in hospitals, group homes, nursing home, shelters, and retirement home.

Convalescence and chronic care, care of the elderly and cognitively impaired, personal and attendant care (bathing, grooming), support to individuals with special needs, short and long term assignments, care giver relief, respite services (day, over night, weekends) palliative care, community skills training and support, escort with doctor's appointments

Coordinate and link with volunteers to assist and accompany them for medical appointments and grocery shopping

• clients are responsible for their own transportation payment
• volunteers do not provide personal vehicle transportation