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COVID19 Service Change - There are plexi-glass barriers in vans and drivers are following strict sanitation guidelines.

For more information about services and programs, see COVID-19 and ONE CARE HERE

EasyRide provides door to door transportation for seniors to appointments, shopping, errands or social activities.

Transportation is provided in and out of town using agency-owned vehicles (buses, accessible vans and caravans), as well as taxis and volunteers in their own vehicles.

Client must pre-register for this service and there is a set fee is applicable

Transportation services for seniors and people with varying abilities in St. Marys and surrounding areas Partner of EasyRide in Stratford Book appointments through EasyRide

Private patient air transfer service * organ transportation

Non-emergency patient transfer service * non-emergency transportation to medical appointments

Services include:

• Wheelchair accessibility transfer for individuals or groups
• Hospital shuttle programs
• Stretcher service for individuals or groups
• Advanced Monitor stretcher service

Transportation to vaccine clinics available for Middlesex County residences only - Call Voyago Transportation at 1-888-465-0783 (Daily 5:00am-12midnight)

Non-emergency ambulance transportation, can transport clients in wheelchair and stretcher accessible vehicles, for both local and long distance service

Full service home care agency with staffing from homemakers through registered nursing staff

• homemaking
  
• personal care
  
• housekeeping
  
• respite care
  
• nursing services
  
• transportation to and from appointments

Provides in-home nursing services through three pillars of care

Taking Care

• caring companionship
  
• groceries and errands
  
• light housekeeping
  
• outings and community experiences
  
• transportation to and from appointments

Enriched Care

• activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, and toileting
  
• Alzheimer's and dementia support
  
• ensure home safety
  
• meal preparation and assistance (if required)
  
• medication management (and reminders)

Vital Care

• end of life care
  
• live-in caring
  
• skilled nurse caring
  
• special needs caring
  
• wound care, post-operative caring, complex caring

Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities

• helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
• referral to other community services

Hot meals delivered Mon-Fri - special diet types available

Frozen Meal Service - Seven entree frozen meal packages are delivered once a month

• clients choose from a menu or can choose standard packages
• special diet types available
• soup/dessert packages also available

Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments - wheelchair-accessible vehicle available

Additional Services:

• First Aid and CPR training
• babysitter certification
• water safety training
• disaster management program (includes personal disaster assistance and personal preparedness)
• volunteer services

Meal and transportation programs provided to Brant County

Disaster services available to Brant, Haldimand & Norfolk

Non-emergency transportation to local essential appointments with doctors and healthcare professionals * volunteer drivers * wheelchairs cannot be accommodated * service available Mon-Fri only * must be able to get in and out of a vehicle on their own and left on their own

Supports and recreational activities, including physical fitness, nutrition, and education, for children, youth, and seniors

Children and Youth Programs - Programming for children and youth * affordable recreational, social and educational programs that promote physical and emotional well-being

Horton Street Seniors' Centre - Recreation and wellness centre for older adults * fitness centre * two pools (one olympic size and one warm therapy pool) * full service cafe with frozen take home meals available for purchase * transportation services to and from the centre available

Seniors' Transit - Non-emergency transportation that provides door to door pick up and return service to and from the Horton Senior's Centre * service not used for personal transportation to appointments

Services to newcomers, particularly Low German speaking people

Newcomers, Settlement Services and Outreach - Assessment, information, and referral services to newcomers * assists newcomers to settle in Elgin County * interpretation services to help newcomers understand and access community services * orientation to life in Canada

Volunteer Driver Program - Recruits volunteer drivers and coordinates interpreters and drivers for health-related appointments

DE BRIGJ 105.9 FM CHPD - Low German radio programs for the whole family * Integration and Inclusion through Information and Education * news and weather * bus delays * health education programs * contact De Brigj at 226-544-0122 or radio@mcson.org

Aylmer Thrift Store - Gently used clothing and household items * affordable prices * donations accepted during open hours only

Services and Programs:

• Employment Services
• Family Education and Support Project Aylmer

In-home personal supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities or chronic illness * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * hourly, overnight, or 24-hour care

Custom care plans, such as in-home hospice, palliative and end-of-life care, respite care, hospital-discharge and post-operational care, or care associated with chronic conditions

• Alzheimer's and dementia care
• case management
  
• diabetic foot care
• eating assistance, total feeding
  
• friendly visiting, companionship, home help and homemaking, and errands
• medication administration or reminders
• meal preparation, menu planning, budgeting, shopping
• mobility, transfers, positioning (physical assistance with changing positions, moving around, getting dressed, and home exercise programs)
• nursing and therapy (wound management, ostomy care, tube feedings, physical therapy and rehabilitation, occupational therapy)
• palliative pain and symptom consultation programs
  
• personal care and hygiene (grooming, oral care, toileting)
• senior wellness coaching
• accessible transportation and escorts to medical and dental appointment

Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities

• helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
  • referral to other community services
• group meals and social activities provided at a central location Hot meals delivered five days per week in Hagersville
  • special diet types available
• non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments, shopping, and social activities
• referrals to local services such as snow removal, yard work, window washing, house cleaning, grocery shopping, and minor repairs
• regular volunteer visits to seniors and people with disabilities who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance
• regular phone calls to check on the health and safety of people who live alone
  • checks are done by trained and screened personnel
• medical alert system
  • allows older adults and people with disabilities to call for assistance using a help button
  • 24-hour emergency response
• companionship, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness
  • bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close
  • services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes
• peer support and discussion for caregivers, including family and friends

Non-emergency transportation to local medical and non-medical appointments and regular activities such as shopping, errands and social outings * volunteer drivers use their own vehicles and also provide a friendly visit along the way

Wheelchair accessible van and ambulatory transportation is available in Aylmer, East Elgin, St Thomas and Central Elgin

Provides transportation to St Thomas vaccine site for adults age 55 and over or adults with disabilities at a cost (VON intake process must be completed, call 519-637-6408)

Links volunteers with those who need a ride to medical appointments, to run errands, visit or shop. 24 hours notice is required and service is dependent on volunteer availability.

Schedules, coordinates, and provides accessible transportation throughout Perth East & area in our accessible vehicles and with volunteer drivers to: medical appointments locally and out of area adult day program in Listowel social, errands Charter/group trips can be arranged through our office. After hours charters can be arranged. Masks must be worn on vehicles.

COVID19 paused

Volunteer drivers provide transportation to clients for out-of-town medical appointments. Volunteers are reimbursed for fuel by the client, based on a set mileage rate

Offers door-to-door transportation to appointments, for those unable to use public transportation or private means.
An escort may join client at no extra cost.

Services include:
• care companion - housekeeping, meal prep, shopping, errands, transportation
• personal care - support with activities of daily living plus care companion activities
• nursing - assessments, medication management, wound care, foot care
• one hour to 24-hour care
• one-to-one in-hospital, in-facility support
• palliative care specialists
• dementia specialists
• transitional support - hospital to home, long-term care
• continence products available for purchase and delivery
• services also provided in assisted living communities, nursing homes, hospitals, hospice
• care for clients with special health care needs
• Motor Vehicle Accident Support Program

Non-emergency transportation to and from medical appointments, errands, or social programs * appointments must be booked 2 days in advance * monthly billing available * not wheelchair accessible

Program designed to support clients who are in the process of arranging more permanent transportation such as D.A.R.T.S or have limited or no other means of transportation. This program relies on volunteers to drive seniors to medical (or medical related) appointments and bring them home. A minimum of one week's notice is required to fill a request.

Adult day program * social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for older adults in a group setting for part of the day * helps to support family caregivers who provide day-to-day care

• meal at noon
• leisure activities and day trips
• educational programs
• blood pressure and weight monitoring

Services for an additional fee

• hair care
• foot care
• bathing
  
• transportation

Alzheimer's and Special Needs Program - Adult day program * social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for older adults in a group setting for part of the day * helps to support family caregivers who provide day-to-day care

• meal at noon
• leisure activities and day trips
• educational programs
• blood pressure and weight monitoring

Assists and coordinates transportation to appointments and other health care services outside of the community

COVID19 Service Change - There are plexi-glass barriers in vans and drivers are following strict sanitation guidelines.

For more information about services and programs, see COVID-19 and ONE CARE HERE

EasyRide provides door to door transportation for seniors to appointments, shopping, errands or social activities.

Transportation is provided in and out of town using agency-owned vehicles (buses, accessible vans and caravans), as well as taxis and volunteers in their own vehicles.

Client must pre-register for this service and there is a set fee is applicable