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 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
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
VON is a not-for-profit, national health care organization and registered charity offering a wide range of community health care solutions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. VON also owns and operates a 10 bed residential hospice, Sakura House.