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COVID-19 Service Change: Meals on Wheels, in-home nursing and home support continue. Volunteer visiting may continue via phone. Adult day program transitioned to virtual program model. SMART/exercise and falls prevention classes, congregate dining, foot care, caregiver programs and chronic pain management program are suspended. See Program Changes for more information.
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: Aug 9, 2024: 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
Executives
Debra Selwyn - Director, Home and Community Care
Debra.Selwyn@von.ca
Debra.Selwyn@von.ca
Contacts
Claire Crookshank - Manager, Home and Community Care
claire.crookshank@von.ca
claire.crookshank@von.ca
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: Aug 9, 2024: Suggest an edit