Meals on WheelsProvided at homeDelivers a nutritionally balanced noon hour hot meal by volunteers who provide a social contact and a safety check for the client. Special diets may be accommodated. Frozen meals may be available.
Group DiningServes nutritionally balanced lunches, or dinners, in a social group environment.
Home Maintenance & RepairProvided at homeMatches eligible clients with individuals or businesses that provide affordable repairs and maintenance to a senior's home.
HousekeepingProvided at homeOffers assistance with routine household activities such as light house cleaning, laundry, ironing, and preparing meals.
Shopping AssistanceProvided at homeProvides accompanied assistance with shopping and errands.
Telephone ReassuranceProvided at homeProvides regularly scheduled phone calls to ensure the safety for those with health issues or who experience loneliness or depression.
Daytime Activities
Better quality of life while at home
Adult Day ProgramsProvides a daytime group environment of
supervised activities, meals, companionship
and recreation for older adults and those
with chronic or palliative conditions.Select a Category
Acquired Brain InjuryProvides a daytime group environment of supervised activities, meals, companionship and recreation for older adults and those with chronic or palliative conditions.
Alzheimer/DementiaProvides a daytime group environment of supervised activities, meals, companionship and recreation for older adults and those with chronic or palliative conditions.
Younger Onset DementiaDay programs for people under age 65.
All ProgramsProvides a daytime group environment of supervised activities, meals, companionship and recreation for older adults and those with chronic or palliative conditions.
Falls Prevention ClassesEducational series that empowers people to prevent falls.
Friendly VisitingProvided at homeOffers no charge visiting companionship such as conversation, reading, games, or crafts, while providing a safety check. The contact may be face-to-face at the client's home or through a phone call.
Rides & TransportationProvided at homeProvides door-to-door rides for seniors or adults who have a disability to attend medical and therapeutic appointments, social activities and perform other daily tasks such as shopping trips.
Community CentreFacilitates activities in a supported setting such as recreation, fitness, social, educational programs and events. Specialized programs in post-rehabilitation, chronic disease management, and nutrition education may also be available. Usually membership based.
Seniors Gentle ExerciseExercise to improve strength and balance.
Education provided to reduce risk of falls.Select a Category
Group ClassesProvides group exercise classes, typically one hour in length, to improve strength and balance. Education provided to reduce risk of falls.
In HomeProvided at homeProvides exercise to improve cardio respiratory levels, muscular strength and balance. Available in the client's home.
Alzheimer & Dementia
Alzheimer/Dementia ServicesSelect a Category
First Link® Central IntakeProvided at homeIntegrates health and social services by facilitating referrals and access to service across agencies. Supports care by providing follow-up after hospitalization or emergency room visits, or after specialist assessments.
First Link® Care NavigationProvided at homeClient centred care planning and system navigation for individuals living with dementia and their care partners.
Individual/ Family CounsellingGuidance or advice aimed at better managing a challenging situation or to resolve personal problems. Includes mental health and addictions counselling.
Group TherapyA special form of therapy in which a small number of people meet together under the guidance of a professionally trained therapist to help themselves and one another.
Support GroupIn-person meetings where members provide each other with help for a particular life challenge. Often involves relating personal experiences and providing sympathetic understanding. May be clinician or volunteer-led.
Education & Safety ProgramsLearn more during education and safety programs targeted for those with Alzheimer's/Dementia and/or their caregivers.
Day ProgramProvides a daytime group environment of supervised activities, meals, companionship and recreation for older adults and those with chronic or palliative conditions.
Overnight Stay RespiteProvides planned overnight support in a supervised, secure environment to give short-term respite to caregivers.
Younger Onset DementiaAll programs in region specialized in servicing people where dementia has onset before age 65.
All Programs
Conditions
Acquired Brain InjuryProvides day programs, transitional living
programs, group homes, and other education
and social supports to brain injury survivors.Select a Category
Adult Day ProgramProvides a daytime group environment of supervised activities, meals, companionship and recreation for older adults and those with chronic or palliative conditions.
Independent Living Skills Training (In Home)Provided at homeAssists people with physical health, social and emotional support aimed at more independent living and integration into the community.
Group HomeA home where a small number of people in need of care, support, or supervision, can live together.
All Programs
ArthritisSelect a Category
Health Education ClassesProvides education to participants to make choices that may improve wellness or reduce risks of disease. May focus on specific diseases or specific lifestyle issues (e.g. healthy eating).
PhysiotherapyUse of physical methods, including manipulation and exercise therapy aimed at restoring movement and balance after injury, disease or surgery.
Supervised Rehabilitation ExerciseExercise programs delivered with the support of certified professionals. Programs include a mix of education and exercise. May be focused on specific chronic disease. Often done in community, post rehabilitation.
Blind/Low Vision Rehab.Provides vision assessments, mobility, and life skills training and accessible library services. Recommendations for technical aids and computer adaptations.
Hearing Loss/DeafProvided at homeProvides education, demonstrations and recommendations about devices to help people with hearing loss communicate better. Home visits available. Personal counseling and advocacy (available in ASL).
Palliative CareSelect a Category
Friendly VisitingProvided at homeOffers no charge visiting companionship such as conversation, reading, games, or crafts, while providing a safety check. The contact may be face-to-face at the client's home or through a phone call.
Individual/ Family CounsellingGuidance or advice aimed at better managing a challenging situation or to resolve personal problems. Includes mental health and addictions counselling.
Support GroupIn-person meetings where members provide each other with help for a particular life challenge. Often involves relating personal experiences and providing sympathetic understanding. May be clinician or volunteer-led.
Residential HospiceImproves quality of life for people living with life-limiting illness in a residential facility that feels like home. Care includes symptom management, social, spiritual, and family support.
All ProgramsPrograms and services for people experiencing life threatening conditions, and their loved ones.
Spinal Cord InjuryProvided at homeProvides support to help people adjust to a new physical disability, including peer support, information and advocacy.
Other
Activities of Daily LivingSelect a Category
Attendant Services (In-Home)Provided at homeOffers comprehensive, ongoing help with daily activities that can include personal grooming, transferring, dressing, bathing, meals, ventilator and tracheotomy services.
Adult Supportive HousingProvides support with personal care and activities of daily living in a 24 hour facility setting.
Personal Support ServicesProvided at homeHelp with a range of essential daily activities that help maintain physical well-being. Includes washing and bathing, mouth and hair care. Help with transferring to chairs, dressing, eating, and toileting.
Senior Supportive LivingProvided at homeProvides support to get back on your feet following hospital discharge/illness.
Foot CareSelect a Category
Foot Care (In-Home)Provided at homeProvides in-home nursing foot care and advice for clients to address common foot problems such as thickened and fungal nails, corns, calluses, bunions.
Foot Care ClinicProvides nursing foot care and advice for clients to address common foot problems such as thickened and fungal nails, corns, calluses, bunions.
Hospital to Home SupportProvided at homeBundle of free services for older adults or adults with a disability going from hospital to home, who may need help with transportation, meal preparation, senior support worker (e.g., personal support, light housekeeping, laundry), home safety assessment, phone check-ins, etc.
Individual/ Family CounsellingGuidance or advice aimed at better managing a challenging situation or to resolve personal problems. Includes mental health and addictions counselling.
Senior Support LivingProvided at homeHelp with a range of essential daily activities that help maintain physical well-being. Includes washing and bathing, mouth and hair care. Help with transferring to chairs, dressing, eating, and toileting.
Support GroupsMembers provide each other with peer
support
for various types of challenges. Often
involves
relating person experiences, providing
sympathetic understanding, establishing
social
networks.Select a Category
Caregiver Support GroupIn-person meetings where members provide each other with help for a particular life challenge. Often involves relating personal experiences and providing sympathetic understanding. May be clinician or volunteer-led.
Palliative Support GroupsIn-person meetings where members provide each other with help for a particular life challenge. Often involves relating personal experiences and providing sympathetic understanding. May be clinician or volunteer-led.
Stroke RecoveryIn-person meetings where members provide each other with help for a particular life challenge. Often involves relating personal experiences and providing sympathetic understanding. May be clinician or volunteer-led.
Youth with DisabilitiesIn-person meetings where members provide each other with help for a particular life challenge. Often involves relating personal experiences and providing sympathetic understanding. May be clinician or volunteer-led.
All ProgramsIn-person meetings where members provide each other with help for a particular life challenge. Often involves relating personal experiences and providing sympathetic understanding. May be clinician or volunteer-led.
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