ONE CARE Home and Community Support Services

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

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
Dining for Seniors Offers a hot meal and conversation
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 Wheels Hot 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
Personal Support and Homemaking Services In-home assistance provided by Personal Support Workers (PSW)
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