Victorian Order of Nurses

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

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Meals on Wheels Meals delivered by volunteers to people unable to cook or shop for themselves * delivery also includes social contact and security check
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
SMART Group Exercise Program Weekly 1-hour exercise class specifically designed for seniors and adults with disabilities
SMART In-Home Exercises Program Provides a volunteer who goes in to the client’s home for one-on-one weekly exercise sessions
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
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
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
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
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

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