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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
• 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 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

Overnight Stay Program -- respite care (caregiver relief) program for persons with cognitive impairment or dementia and seniors in need of services, stays up to three months, meals, snacks, showering services *

• laundry -- fee
• personal care and health related services provided by personal support workers including medication reminders, personal hygiene, feeding

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 Stanford University

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

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

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

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

Caregiver support and homemaking service including care coordination, client intervention and assistance, assisted living services high risk seniors, meals, transportation, and volunteer and student placements

Food Security

• Meals on Wheels, frozen meals, delivery hours extended, fee
• 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
Hospital discharge assistance includes follow up telephone assessments completed within 24-48 hours; extended hours

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

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

Healthier Living Centre
Independent seniors day program

• social, recreation and education programs
• congregate dining

Adult Day Programs Boost, Glow, Rise, see separate listings

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

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

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

Supports children and parents who are facing life-threatening or life-long illness


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

Some programs in partnership with other community organizations

Seniors club for individuals in the community, offering different membership options all in an environment designed for seniors * daily activities, outings, parties, meals, special events * massages, foot care and physiotherapy fit exercise classes * members are eligible to receive a 10% discount on bus excursions that are offered ten times per year * Lifestyle Membership for activities and socialization * Diner's Club for nutritious and delicious meals * Wellness Membership providing you with a one-stop location to address most of your wellness needs * no long term commitments

COVID19 Contact for information on in-person, telephone and virtual services

• 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

Provides hot and frozen meals, seniors' social, health and wellness programs, friendly visiting and Project Lifesaver

Hot and Frozen Meals

• meals prepared fresh daily and can be ordered 1 to 3 times a week on a long-term or temporary basis
• hot meals are available in minced form
• special meal options are available for those with dietary needs or restrictions
• frozen meals are available/delivered every two weeks
• daily meal orders or cancellations must be received by 9 am

Friendly Visiting

• regular visits from caring volunteers
• in-person or over the telephone (COVID dependent)
• provides friendship and support
• 3 types of visits offered: "Let's Get Together", "Let's Do Lunch" or "Let's Exercise"

Health and Wellness Programs for Seniors

• promote and support senior health, wellness and independent living
• guest speakers or entertainers
• seasonal parties and special luncheons
• exercise class
• discussion group
• creative activities
• programs available in local senior buildings and throughout the community

Project Lifesaver Caledon

• for individuals who may wander due to cognitive impairment including Alzheimer's Disease, autism, Down Syndrome and acquired brain injury
• individuals are equipped with a wrist transmitter which sends a radio signal that can be tracked

Volunteer opportunities

Italian style hot meals delivered * special diet types available (low salt, diabetic, puree)

Group meals and social activities * congregate dining on weekly basis

Hot or frozen Western and Chinese style meals delivered * special diet types available * dietitian consultation available by appointment

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

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 and recreational day program at various locations 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 individuals with memory-related impairment, available in-person and virtually

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

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; various locations, contact for information

Seniors Lunch Program
Congregate dining with social and recreational activities Wednesday and Friday 11 am-2 pm; transportation available; various locations, contact for information

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

Community light lunch for older adults, seating for 65 patrons, first come, first serve, visit website for information

Older adults social and recreation group

• ongoing activities, events
• meeting space including multi-purpose room, lounge and wood working shop, kitchen facilities, craft room, computer lab
• activities include computer club and technical drop-in, billiards room, crafts, book club, bid euchre, bridge, bingo, chess, bocce, dances, choir, Knotty Knitters, table tennis, walking trips, tai chi, Silver Stars drama club, day trips, movie nights Tues, billiards, sew much fun

budget bistro

• lunch Wednesday including coffee or tea and dessert
• limit of 65 tickets each week, tickets on sale at 11 am

Visit website for information about activities and events

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

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

COVID-19 -- providing in person and virtual support to ensure clients are not feeling isolated or lonely
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Social, education and recreation programs

• foot clinic - fee

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

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