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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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| Mon | 8am-4pm | |
| Tue | 8am-4pm | Open |
| Wed | 8am-4pm | |
| Thu | 8am-4pm | |
| Fri | 8am-4pm | |
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Executives:
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Debra Sewlyn - Senior Manager, Community Support Services
debra.sewlyn@von.ca
Heather MacArthur - Senior Manager
heather.macarthur@von.ca
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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
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Adult Day Program
- Adult day program * social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for older adults and adults with disabilities in a group setting for part of the day * helps to support family caregivers who provide day-to-day care
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Alzheimer and Dementia Services
- Offers one-on-one support and education to people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia and their caregivers * available at the VON office during in-home visits, as well as through regular telephone contact
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Blood Pressure Clinic
- Trained volunteers measure older adult's blood pressure and provide educational materials and information on how to be more heart-healthy at designated areas throughout the county
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Caregiver Support
- One-on-one support and monthly caregiver support groups for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia
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Caregiver Training, Information and Education
- Peer support groups, education, and training for family members, service providers, and caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia * caregiver resource library available
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Congregate Dining
- Group meals and social activities for older adults and adults with disabilities
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Cool-Aid
- Clients receive assistance in completing medical information in a provided template, so it is accessible for emergency personnel in the event of an emergency
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Home Help
- Assistance with daily chores, such as laundry, light housekeeping,
errands, shopping, meal planning and meal preparation * Home Help
personnel visit weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly
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Hospice and Supportive Care
- Companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness at any stage of illness from diagnosis on * bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close
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Hospice Volunteer Visiting
- Trained volunteers provide one-to-one support, companionship, and respite for caregivers, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-altering chronic or terminal illness
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Meals on Wheels
- Volunteers deliver hot or frozen meals to clients to help meet their nutritional requirements * hot meals delivered at lunch * supper available in some locations
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SMART Exercise Program (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)
- Group exercise and falls prevention classes for older adults and people with mobility issues and chronic conditions * aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls
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Telephone Reassurance and Security Checks
- Regular visits and phone calls to check on the health and safety of older adults and adults with a disability people who live alone * screened volunteers listen, talk, and help isolated people stay in contact with the outside world
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Transportation Services
- Non-emergency transportation to local medical and non-medical appointments and regular activities such as shopping, errands, and social outings * volunteer drivers * wheelchair accessible and ambulatory transportation is available in Strathroy-Caradoc, Thames Centre, Aylmer, East Elgin, St Thomas and Central Elgin
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Volunteer Visiting
- Regular volunteer visits to older adults aged 55 and older and people with disabilities * volunteer visitors are matched one to one with clients to provide companionship and support and may take place in-home or outside the home
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Fees:
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Set fees for some programs
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Application:
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Call * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 55 and older * people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports
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Area Served:
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Rural Middlesex and area
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Map
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