Living at Home and Community Care
There are many community organizations and resources that can increase
the independence of seniors. Most are available to seniors whether
they are living with or without a caregiver. A number of home support
programs are available for those who need assistance to remain in their
home. These include services such as the following:
- recreational opportunities
- home maintenance
- legal, financial and tenant advice
- telephone assurance
- friendly visiting
- respite care
- transportation
- escorts
- homemaking
- library services
- meal programs such as diners' clubs and frozen meals programs
- income tax assistance
- foot care
- help with errands.
from Community Resources for Caregivers
of Seniors, KFLA Community Care Access Centre.
In addition to the resources listed below, the Other Resources and Healthy Living
sections of this guide list more of the various organizations that provide the above services
.
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Bahay CAREgiver Services
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Bahay CAREgiver Services is dedicated to helping families that want to provide their mother or father with the enjoyment, freedom and security of living in their own home. We specialize in providing full-time live-in caregivers to care for elderly persons under the Federal Government's Live-in Caregiver Program. Live-in Caregivers provide multiple services including companionship, assistance with daily living, cooking, cleaning, general errands, non-medical and many other services. For more information, please contact us. |
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Heart to Heart Senior's Services
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No Application Needed. |
| Description: |
A privately-owned, home-based business offers support services to seniors' to help them to keep an easier, more independent lifestyle through assistance with activities of daily living. |
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Home Owner Assistance
| Description: |
For seniors who want to continue to live independently and want to improve safety in their homes, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers these programs.
• The Home Adaptation for Seniors' Independence Program helps homeowners and landlords pay for minor home adaptations (e.g. handrails, grab bars) that will allow low income seniors to stay longer in their own homes.
• The Emergency Repair Program helps low-income homeowners or occupants in rural and remote areas make emergency repairs to their houses to keep their home safe.
• The Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program helps low income homeowners pay for repairs necessary to bring their properties up to minimum health and safety standards.
For more information on any of the programs please call the number listed above or visit the CMHC Website. |
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ParaMed Home Health Care - Kingston
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ParaMed provides complete and professional home health care services with an uncommon commitment to personalized planning and conscientious care. They can deliver and support all at-home health care requirements-from short-term recovery plans to complex, extended and long-term programs. Call for more information. |
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Premier Homecare Services
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Premier Homecare Services provides non medical in home care to allow seniors to remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible. Premier Homecare seeks to improve the quality of senior life through dependable, caring service and thereby protects the dignity of seniors.
Premier Homecare Services offers a vast array of services including: palliative and respite care, Alzheimer and dementia care, housekeeping and laundry, mail preparation, transportation to appointments, home safety evaluations, preparing and cooking fresh meals, grooming assistance, and medication reminders. For a complete list of services call Premier Homecare Services or visit their website. |
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Roving Dental Hygiene
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Roving Dental Hygiene is a mobile dental hygiene practice that comes into the homes of patients who are unable to access traditional dental clinics. A local hygienist joins your health care team and provides a vital link between oral health and quality of life. Each patient will be individually assessed for their oral health. A treatment plan will be created that best reflects the stabilization of oral gum disease. Referrals to dentists and denturists are facilitated. Strict infection control protocols are adhered to. Insurance plans are accepted and fees are in accordance with the Ontario Dental Hygienist Fee Guide. |
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Saint Elizabeth Health Care
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Through the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Community Care Access Centre. Those not covered by the CCAC should contact the office directly. |
| Description: |
Provides in-home nursing, personal and home support services. |
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Seniors Association Kingston Region
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The Seniors Association offers seniors a variety of lifestyle services that promote healthy living. A few of the services include:
Providing referrals to people who can do chores and repairs around your home
Legal advice
Foot care services by appointment
Hearing health and arthritis clinics
Having a friendly visitor drop by for a chat
Tenant and financial advice provided by knowledgeable professionals
Telephone security check (a volunteer to call you daily) |
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Victorian Order of Nurses, Home Support Services
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Provides assistance to Canadians when and where they need them. Services include:
• Foot Care Program offers in a clinical setting or in the privacy of your own home foot care throughout the KFL&A area.
• Wellness Clinics provided throughout the KFL&A area. Include, but are not limited to, glucose testing, cholesterol testing, smoking cessation and blood pressure testing.
• SMART - Seniors Managing Active Roles Together Program offers an exercise program designed for older adults and those with physical challenges in a comfortable environment.
• C.A.R.E. - Community Assisted Respite Enrichment Program is to provide respite to caregivers.
• Transportation Services Program is to provide individuals access to transportation for medical, social and personal needs within the Kingston area.
• Meals on Wheels Program provides hot and/or frozen meals to the residents of Kingston.
• Private Contact Services for individuals needing private nursing, home support, and homemaking.
• Flu Clinics to administer the flu shot as recommended by the Ministry of Health. |
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