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Organization:
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Ingersoll Services for Seniors
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Phone Numbers:
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Services for Seniors: 519-485-2269
Ingersoll 50+ Activity Centre: 519-485-3869
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Address:
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250 Ingersoll St S
Ingersoll, ON
N5C 3J7
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Intersection:
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Ingersoll St S and Thomas St
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Hours:
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Office hours | |
| Mon | 8:30am-9pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
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Executives:
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Wendy Palen - Executive Director
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Service Description:
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Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * recreation centre for adults age 50 and over promoting health, active aging * seasonal income tax program offered (call for details)
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Assisted Living/Supportive Housing
- Assistance with daily living skills, such as personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, house management * older adults are provided with minimal to moderate assistance for tasks such as homemaking and personal care * personal medical alert unit
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Client Intervention and Assistance
- One-on-one supports for coordinating services, including personal advocacy, filling out forms, income tax clinics, and telephone reassurance * interventions for people facing critical life changes, such as abuse, or isolation * referrals to other community support services as necessary * offer advice and referral to Alarm Care
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Diners Club - Weekly Lunch
- Monthly social group dinner program and social activities for older adults
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Equipment Lending Service (Free)
- Equipment loan program including assistive devices and medical equipment
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Foot Care Clinics
- Basic foot care provided by qualified staff at the Ingersoll Seniors' Centre * foot care includes care of corns, calluses, fungal nails, and filing and trimming of nails, Foot Care Clinic $25, Tuesday & Friday, call for appointment
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Frosty Meals/Meals on Wheels
- Meals on Wheels
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Handyman/Handymaid
- Referrals to local services such as snow removal, window washing, grocery shopping, yard work and house cleaning
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Recreation Centre for Older Adults
- Social, recreational, and educational activities promoting healthy, active aging
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Security and Reassurance
- Regular visits and phone calls to check on people who live alone * screened personnel listen, talk, and help isolated people stay in contact with the outside world
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Volunteer Transportation
- Non-emergency transportation to medical appointments and regular activities such as grocery shopping, social gatherings, downtown visits, and out of town visits * volunteer drivers * 3 days notice appreciated
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Application:
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Call * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Older adults and people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports
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Area Served:
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Oxford County and surrounding areas
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