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Program:
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Middlesex-Strathroy Office
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Address:
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274 Head St N
Strathroy, ON
N7G 4L7
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Intersection:
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Head St N and Kittridge Ave E
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Service Description:
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Programs to support independent living for seniors and adults with disabilities
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Adult Day Program - Dorchester
- Therapeutic activities in a group setting for adults, those with physical disabilities or those with cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer's, dementia or a brain injury
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Adult Day Program - Strathroy
- Therapeutic activities in a group setting for
adults, those with physical disabilities or those with cognitive
impairment such as Alzheimer's, dementia or a brain injury
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Alzheimer/Dementia Services
- Offers a variety of services to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their Caregivers individual support
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Blood Pressure Clinic
- Trained volunteers help clients measure seniors blood pressure and provide educational materials and information on how to be more heart-healthy
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Caregiver Support and Counselling
- One-on-one and group support, as well as counselling for caregivers and families, providing them a chance to share feelings, problems, ideas, and information with others
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Caregiver Training, Information, and Education
- Peer support groups, education and training assist family members, service providers and caregivers
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Home Maintenance and Referral
- Connects seniors or adults living with a disability with companies and/or individuals to provide home maintenance, housekeeping, meal preparation, yard work, etc
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Hospice and Bereavement Services
- Companionship, respite care and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life threatening illness * support in all settings - community, hospital or Long Term Care
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Hospice Respite Visiting
- Trained volunteers provide support and respite to individuals and their families who are facing life-threatening or life-altering conditions, as well as those who have lost a loved one
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Lunch Out, Congregate Dining, Lunch Bunch
- Provides a breakfast or lunch and entertainment for seniors or adults with disabilities * various locations across Middlesex County
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Meals on Wheels
- Volunteers deliver hot or frozen meals to clients helping to meet their nutritional requirements * hot meals delivered at lunch * supper available at some locations
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SMART Exercise Clinics
- Certified volunteer instructors lead weekly, one-hour, high or low mobility exercise classes geared towards seniors and adults with a disability
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Telephone Reassurance/Security Checks
- Regular telephone call or other contact by a volunteer for residents living in apartment buildings to ensure the client is not in crisis
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Transportation Services
- Volunteer transport and accompaniment for seniors and adults with disabilities to get to appointments, shopping, errands, and social outings
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Vial of Life
- Trained volunteers assist clients to complete medical information in a provided template, so it is accessible for emergency personnel, in the event of an emergency
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Volunteer Visiting
- Volunteer visitors are matched one to one with seniors and adults with disabilities to provide companionship and support
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Application:
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Self referral - telephone
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Seniors and adults with disabilities and their caregivers
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Languages:
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English
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Language Note:
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Portuguese interpretation available upon request
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