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Program:
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Community Support Services for Seniors
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Address:
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153 Main St
West Lorne, ON
N0L 2P0
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Map
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Hours:
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| Mon | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
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Service Description:
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Various programs provide supports to help older adults maintain independence while remaining in their home and community
Programs and services include:- Friendly Visiting/Telephone Checks
- Meals on Wheels
- Luncheons
- Transportation (including accessible van)
- Counseling for seniors
- Assisted Living (Assisted Living Information)
- Caregiver Support
- Regularly Scheduled Programs and Activities
- Special Events
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Caregiver Support
- One-on-one counselling, education and support services for formal and informal caregivers * information related to specific diseases and conditions * information and referral services
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Drop-In
- Drop-in programming providing opportunities for social activities and a meal
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Friendly Visiting/Telephone Checks
- Regular volunteer visits and/or phone calls to seniors and people with
disabilities who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance * volunteers are one-to-one with clients * visits generally occur in the client's home, but the volunteer can also take the client on a shopping or banking trip or to a social or cultural event
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Meals on Wheels
- Hot meals delivered, three days per week on Mon, Wed and Fri at lunch time
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West Elgin Transportation Services
- Non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments and regular activities such as shopping or visiting friends and family * volunteer drivers use their own vehicles * all rides are dependent on volunteer availability
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Application:
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Call * appointments required for some programs
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Older adults and adults with disabilities
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