No referral required * to register for services call Huron Perth Community Support Services 1-844-482-7800
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Older adults and people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports
Fees
Varies per program
Languages
English
Area(s) Served
Central Huron
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 Services
Adult day program that offer supervised programming in a group setting and assist frail elderly and those with chronic illness or cognitive disability. Program also include assistance with personal care – such as bathing and foot care.
Assisted Living
Provides 24-hour on-site personal support services to eligible individuals
Exercise and Wellness
Focuses on seniors maintaining and/or improving their overall health
Foot Care Clinics
Basic and advanced foot care provided by nurses certified in advanced foot care management
Friendly Visiting and Telephone Reassurance
Friendly Visiting - Regular volunteer visits to older adults and people with disabilities who live alone or are identified as someone who would benefit from this program * volunteers are matched one to one with older people
Home At Last Program
Assists older adults with transitioning from hospital to home
Home Help
Services are customized to meet various needs and can include:
Light House Cleaning
Heavy Cleaning/Home Maintenance
Laundry
Grocery Shopping and Errands
Meal Preparation
Medication Reminders
Escort to Appointments
Grocery Delivery
trained staff visits work with the client's schedule and preferences * daily, weekly, bi-weekly and monthly
Meals on WheelsHot meals delivered Monday-Friday at noon * nutritionally balanced meal delivered to your door by screened volunteers * special diet types available
ONE CARE Lifeline Emergency Response
Medical alert system * allows older adults and people with disabilities to call for assistance using a help button * 24-hour emergency response
Respite
Overnight relief for caregivers of older adults, frail elderly and those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias * accommodations are offered for either one or two nights at the Wingham and Goderich Adult Day Centres * trained staff provide assistance with activities of daily living, personal care and structured activities in a safe environment
Transportation - EasyRide
Non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments and regular activities such as shopping, personal errands and social activities * volunteer drivers * wheelchair accessible vans, cars, and taxis