Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin - Middlesex-Strathroy Office - SW Stroke Network

Application

Call * no referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Adults 55 and older * people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports

Fees

Set fees for some programs

Executives

Debra Selwyn - Director, Home and Community Care
Debra.Selwyn@von.ca

Contacts

Claire Crookshank - Manager, Home and Community Care
claire.crookshank@von.ca

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Rural Middlesex and area

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 Program Adult day program * social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for older adults and adults with disabilities in a group setting for part of the day * helps to support family caregivers who provide day-to-day care
Alzheimer and Dementia Services Offers one-on-one support and education to people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia and their caregivers * available at the VON office during in-home visits, as well as through regular telephone contact
Blood Pressure Clinic Trained volunteers measure older adult's blood pressure and provide educational materials and information on how to be more heart-healthy at designated areas throughout the county
Caregiver Support One-on-one support and monthly caregiver support groups for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia
Caregiver Training, Information and Education Peer support groups, education, and training for family members, service providers, and caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia * caregiver resource library available
Congregate Dining Group meals and social activities for older adults and adults with disabilities
Cool-Aid Clients receive assistance in completing medical information in a provided template, so it is accessible for emergency personnel in the event of an emergency
Home Help Assistance with daily chores, such as laundry, light housekeeping, errands, shopping, meal planning and meal preparation * Home Help personnel visit weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly
Hospice and Supportive Care Companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness at any stage of illness from diagnosis on * bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close
Hospice Volunteer Visiting Trained volunteers provide one-to-one support, companionship, and respite for caregivers, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-altering chronic or terminal illness
Meals on Wheels Volunteers deliver hot or frozen meals to clients to help meet their nutritional requirements * hot meals delivered at lunch * supper available in some locations
SMART Exercise Program (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Group exercise and falls prevention classes for older adults and people with mobility issues and chronic conditions * aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls
Telephone Reassurance and Security Checks Regular visits and phone calls to check on the health and safety of older adults and adults with a disability people who live alone * screened volunteers listen, talk, and help isolated people stay in contact with the outside world
Transportation Services Non-emergency transportation to local medical and non-medical appointments and regular activities such as shopping, errands, and social outings * volunteer drivers * wheelchair accessible and ambulatory transportation is available in Strathroy-Caradoc, Thames Centre, Aylmer, East Elgin, St Thomas and Central Elgin
Volunteer Transportation Non-emergency transportation to local medical and non-medical appointments and regular activities such as shopping, errands, and social outings available throughout Middlesex County for older adults aged 55 years and older or adults living with a disability
Volunteer Visiting Regular volunteer visits to older adults aged 55 and older and people with disabilities * volunteer visitors are matched one to one with clients to provide companionship and support and may take place in-home or outside the home

Services and Programs: