Victorian Order of Nurses - Oxford - SW Stroke Network

Application

Call * no referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers who need physical, social, or emotional support

Fees

Varies per program

Executives

Robin Kish - Care and Service Manager
robin.kish@von.ca

Contacts

Carolyn Kaufman - Adult Day Program Coordinator
519-539-1231 ext 6292 * carolyn.kaufman@von.ca
Kimberly Anderson - Program Supervisor
519-539-1231 ext 6306 * kimberly.anderson@von.ca

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Oxford and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Supports for older adults, adults and children with disabilities and caregivers * helps people remain independent in their own homes and community for as long as possible

Adult Day Program Caregiver Support Program Meetings for peer support and discussion, with educational videos, guest speakers and conversation, for family and friends who are caregivers
Home At Last Program (HAL) Assistance for adults returning home from a hospital stay
Home Help Program Assistance with daily chores, such as laundry, light housekeeping, errands, grocery shopping, and meal preparation * Home Helpers can be scheduled weekly, bi-weekly, monthly * for older adults and adults with disabilities
Meals on Wheels Hot meals delivered between 11:30am-12:30pm
Special Services at Home and Passport Program Respite support for children 0-17 years of age who have a developmental and/or physical disability
- provides temporary relief to caregivers
- support may be provided by Support Workers screened by VON and matched with families based upon needs
Supportive Care Programs Companionship, respite care and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness * bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close * services can be provided at home and at Sakura House * children's and teen's bereavement programs available
Transportation Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments * volunteer drivers * door to door services * trips must be pre-arranged (call for details)
Volunteer Visiting Regular weekly volunteer visits to older adults and people with disabilities * volunteer visitors are matched one to one with clients to provide companionship and support * visits may involve conversation, sharing an activity in the home, cards or board games, and going out for a drive or coffee * virtual/phone visits also available

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