Various programs provide supports to help older adults maintain independence while remaining in their home and community
Programs and services include:
Friendly Visiting/Telephone Checks
Meals on Wheels
Luncheons
Transportation (including accessible van)
Counseling for seniors
Assisted Living (Assisted Living Information)
Caregiver Support
Regularly Scheduled Programs and Activities
Special Events
Caregiver Support
One-on-one counselling, education and support services for formal and informal caregivers * information related to specific diseases and conditions * information and referral services
Drop-In
Drop-in programming providing opportunities for social activities and a meal
Friendly Visiting/Telephone Checks
Regular volunteer visits and/or phone calls to seniors and people with
disabilities who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance * volunteers are one-to-one with clients * visits generally occur in the client's home, but the volunteer can also take the client on a shopping or banking trip or to a social or cultural event
Meals on Wheels
Hot meals delivered, three days per week on Mon, Wed and Fri at lunch time
West Elgin Transportation Network
Non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments and regular activities such as shopping or visiting friends and family * volunteer drivers use their own vehicles * all rides are dependent on volunteer availability
Wheelchair Accessible
swosn@lhsc.on.ca
519-685-8500 ext 32462