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Community Support Services

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Main Office
2370 Speers Rd
Oakville, ON
L6L 5M2
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905-827-8800
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Toll-Free: 1-800-387-7127
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Fax: 905-827-3390
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Last Updated: Jan 7, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Referral required for some programs

Eligibility / Target Population

Older adults and people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports

Fees

Varies per program and services

Executives

Stuart du Kamp - Board Chair
SDuKamp@acclaimhealth.ca
Kelly McWilliams - Chief Executive Officer
905-827-8800 ext 2205 * kmcwilliams@acclaimhealth.ca

Contacts

Patricia Blakeley - Director, Community Support Services
pblakeley@acclaimhealth.ca
Tanya Peché-Hopley - Care Manager
905-827-8800 ext 2329 * tpeche-hopley@acclaimhealth.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretive Services

Area Served

Halton Region

Accessibility

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Description of Services

Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible

Dementia Care
  • one-on-one caregiver support
  • caregiver education sessions
  • adult day programs (Burlington, Oakville and Mississauga)
  • memory care (respite, home safety assessment, on-going assessment of care needs)
  • memory visiting (trained volunteers provide companionship, some respite)
  • respite care (overnight and private respite)

Home Care

  • nursing care (visiting, shift, specialty, and clinics)
  • personal support (help with bathing and showering, dressing, medication supervision, skin care, exercises, etc.)
  • overnight care
  • housekeeping and laundry
  • footcare (with fees)
  • help with getting to appointments, errands, grocery shopping
  • Philips Lifeline (personal medical alarm and response)

Social Supports and Care

  • adult day program
  • friendly visiting
  • safety and wellness checks
  • home support exercise program
  • memory visiting
  • telephone reassurance (Tele-Touch)

Palliative Care Consultation

  • consultations
  • education
  • resources

Hospice and Bereavement

  • bereavement support and support groups

Fall Prevention
  • home support exercise program * in home 12-week program for older adults who cannot attend a community exercise class
  • free community exercise classes throughout Halton specifically designed for older adults * classes are presented in partnership with Lifemark Seniors Wellness
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  • Hospice Care and Bereavement Support Emotional, social and spiritual support, companionship, respite care for people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-limiting illness * services provided at home
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  • Tele-Touch A telephone reassurance program where volunteer callers phone lonely, isolated or frail older adults, providing friendly conversation, security and reassurance * volunteers call according to a pre-arranged schedule * if the volunteer is unable to reach the client, the agency will follow up until we establish that the client is safe and sound * provides ongoing support to clients and can help clients access additional services as their needs change * volunteer opportunities available (apply online) * also provides security check-in calls


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About Us

We believe in helping people live independently in their own homes, with the best possible quality of life

Registered member of Home Care Ontario

Last Updated: Jan 7, 2025: Suggest an edit
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