Métis Nation of Ontario - Atikokan Métis Council

Procédé et formulaires

Referral required from Physician or Nurse Practitioner
Intake assessment conducted with review of financial status and current home/family supports

Admissibilité / population desservie

Métis individuals 55 years of age and older in financial need and requiring support to remain living in their own home

Frais

None

Contacts

Phylis Barr - Aging At Home Coordinator
Cell 807-324-0118 * phylisb@metisnation.org
Shelley Gonneville - Manager of Operations, Healing and Wellness Branch
705-254-1768 ext 310 * shelleyg@metisnation.org

Langues

English

Accessibilité

Pas d’accès en fauteuil roulant

Description des services:

Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch

Provides supports for Indigenous seniors to remain in their own homes as long as possible
Aims to improve the quality of life of community seniors and to help reduce the stress felt by the family and caregivers
Provides education and information related to health and well-being
Acts as a resource and respite for family members who are caring for an elderly loved one

Supports can include:

Preparing a bath
Contracted services for lawn care and snow removal
Light housekeeping
Laundry
Meal preparation
Transportation for running errands such as medical appointments, bank and grocery store