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Middlesex-Strathroy Office
274 Head St N
Strathroy, ON
N7G 4L7
Strathroy, ON
N7G 4L7
519-245-3170
Toll-Free: 1-800-265-7058
Fax: 519-245-3164
Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Last Updated: Sep 16, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
Call * no referral required
Eligibility / Target Population
Adults 55 and older * people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports
Fees
Set fees for some programs
Languages
English
Area Served
Rural Middlesex and area
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Caregiver Support One-on-one support and monthly caregiver support groups for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia
- 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
- Congregate Dining Group meals and social activities for older adults and adults with disabilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Volunteer Transportation Non-emergency transportation to local medical and non-medical appointments and regular activities such as shopping, errands, and social outings available throughout Middlesex County for older adults aged 55 years and older or adults living with a disability
- 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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Last Updated: Sep 16, 2025: Suggest an edit