South Huron Office
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24 Huron St
Exeter
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Toll-Free: 1-877-502-8277
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Last update: Sep 24, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
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
Huron County

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
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  • Assisted Living On-site personal support services for eligible individuals *  helps with daily activities and supportive services to maintain independence * a hub model providing service to the community as well as designated buildings * sites include Maplewood and Birchwood Apts in Zurich
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  • Dining for Seniors Hot meal and conversation for seniors
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  • Exercise and Wellness Focuses on seniors maintaining and/or improving their overall health
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  • Foot Care Basic and advanced foot care provided by nurses certified in advanced foot care management at community clinics for people with diabetes, older adults and adults with a disability
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  • 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
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  • Home At Last Program Assists older adults with transitioning from hospital to home
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  • Home Help Assistance with daily chores, such as laundry, light housekeeping, heavy cleaning, yard work, errands, shopping, and light meal preparation * Home Help workers' visits can be done working with the client's schedule and preferences
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  • 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
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  • Meals on Wheels Hot meals delivered Mon-Fri between 11:30am-1pm * special diet types available
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  • Overnight 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
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  • Personal Support and Homemaking Services In-home supports for the activities of daily living * personal care support worker helps with personal care
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  • South Huron Adult Day Program Adult day program * social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for older adults, adults with disabilities, and people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia in a group setting for part of the day * helps to support family caregivers who provide day-to-day care
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  • Transportation - EasyRide Non-emergency transportation to local and medical appointments and regular activities such as shopping, errands, or social activities * volunteer drivers * wheelchair accessible
Last update: Sep 24, 2024: Suggest an edit

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