Victorian Order of Nurses - Perth-Huron
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40 Long Dr, Suite 111
Stratford, ON
N5A 8A3
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519-271-7991
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Toll-Free: Administration: 1-800-265-5176
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Fax: 519-271-7612
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Application
No referral required; Ontario Health atHome South West area * 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

Executives
Sheri Gilhula - Manager, Home and Community Care Support Services
519-271-7991 ext 4232 * sheri.gilhula@von.ca

Contacts
Justine Jordan - Coordinator of Volunteers and Visiting Programs
519-271-7991 * Justine.Jordan2@von.ca
Angela Powell - Administrative Coordinator
519-271-7991 * angela.powell@von.ca

Languages
English

Area(s) Served
Perth and Huron

Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Community Support Programs help older adults and adults with special needs to remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
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  • Meals on Wheels Meals delivered by volunteers to people unable to cook or shop for themselves * delivery also includes social contact and security check
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  • Palliative Care Visiting Program Support program that matches a volunteer with people living with a life-threatening illness and bereaved families and friends in their homes, hospitals or long-term care facilities * non-medical service offers comfort, care, and emotional support to enhance quality of life
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  • SMART Group Exercise Program Weekly 1-hour exercise class specifically designed for seniors and adults with disabilities
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  • SMART In-Home Exercises Program Provides a volunteer who goes in to the client’s home for one-on-one weekly exercise sessions
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  • Special Steps Alzheimer Walking Program Volunteers are trained, supported and matched one-on-one with person with dementia, such as Alzheimer's Disease, living in the community * volunteers offer support and friendship to the client through regularly-scheduled walks at indoor walking facilities or outdoors (weather permitting) or through regularly-scheduled sit-down visits
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  • Volunteer Friendly Visiting Program Regular volunteer visits to older adults and people with disabilities or chronic illness, living in the community who are isolated, lonely or could use a friend
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  • VON - Blood Pressure Clinics Blood pressure clinics for older adults (55 years and older) with a chronic condition * trained staff and volunteers measure blood pressure, record results and provide information about risk factors for heart disease and stroke as well as materials on how to be more heart-healthy
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  • VON Adult Day Program - Spruce Lodge Adult day program for older adults living in the community (not in Long Term Care) and have a diagnosis of a dementia or other cognitive impairment and would benefit from interacting in a social, recreational and supportive atmosphere * respite for caregiver
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  • VON Transportation Services Non-emergency transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, adult day programs, and other appointments for older adults and people with disabilities in North Perth Community by volunteer and staff drivers


Services and Programs:
Last update: Apr 8, 2024: Suggest an edit