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Service Description:
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Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * recreation centre for adults age 50 and over promoting health, active aging * seasonal income tax program offered (call for details)
Assisted Living/Supportive Housing
- Assistance with daily living skills, such as personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, house management * older adults are provided with minimal to moderate assistance for tasks such as homemaking and personal care * personal medical alert unit
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Client Intervention and Assistance
- One-on-one supports for coordinating services, including personal advocacy, filling out forms, income tax clinics, and telephone reassurance * interventions for people facing critical life changes, such as abuse, or isolation * referrals to other community support services as necessary * offer advice and referral to Alarm Care
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Diners Club - Weekly Lunch
- Monthly social group dinner program and social activities for older adults
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Equipment Lending Service (Free)
- Equipment loan program including assistive devices and medical equipment
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Foot Care Clinics
- Basic foot care provided by qualified staff at the Ingersoll Seniors' Centre * foot care includes care of corns, calluses, fungal nails, and filing and trimming of nails, Foot Care Clinic $25, Tuesday & Friday, call for appointment
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Frosty Meals/Meals on Wheels
- Meals on Wheels
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Handyman/Handymaid
- Referrals to local services such as snow removal, window washing, grocery shopping, yard work and house cleaning
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Recreation Centre for Older Adults
- Social, recreational, and educational activities promoting healthy, active aging
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Security and Reassurance
- Regular visits and phone calls to check on people who live alone * screened personnel listen, talk, and help isolated people stay in contact with the outside world
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Volunteer Transportation
- Non-emergency transportation to medical appointments and regular activities such as grocery shopping, social gatherings, downtown visits, and out of town visits * volunteer drivers * 3 days notice appreciated
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