Culturally and linguistically appropriate services to seniors and their caregivers

Offers:

• health education and awareness workshops
• social engagement and recreational activities
• one-on-one supportive counselling
• respite services through the Sahara Overnight Respite Program (SORP), and day respite services offering short-term relief to caregivers

The program helps prevent hospitalizations by:

• providing in-house respite services to seniors
• developing a care plan based on client needs
• connecting clients with resources

Assists with healthy aging at home by maximizing the ability of high-risk seniors to live independently in their homes and prevent early admission to long-term care facilities. Clients residing in HCCSS Central-West area, aged 55 and over, and caregivers age 18+ are eligible for the program