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Organization:
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Victorian Order of Nurses - Grey-Bruce
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Phone Numbers:
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519-376-5895
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-265-3138
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Fax:
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519-376-8233
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Address:
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1280 20th St E, Box 969
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6H6
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Intersection:
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20th St E and 9th Ave E
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Location:
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Owen Sound
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Angela Villarreal - Director
VON Canada-Ontario, South West-North
angela.villarreal@von.ca
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Contacts:
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Angela Campbell-Wyborn - Administrative Assistant II
519-376-5895 ext 6110 * angela.campbell@von.ca
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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 * referral to other community services
Provides comprehensive community health, support and in-home services by nurses, personal support workers and volunteers
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Assisted Living
- Care for older adults with chronic illness or cognitive impairment who require assistance with independent living
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Caregiver Support Circle
- Peer support groups, one-on-one support, education, and discussion for caregivers * referrals to community services
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Cool-Aid Program
- Clients receive a magnetized pouch to keep on the refrigerator that contains places to record relevant information so it is accessible for emergency personnel in the event of an emergency
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Falls Prevention and Group Exercise Classes for Seniors
- Group exercise and falls prevention classes for older adults and people with mobility issues and chronic conditions * aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls
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Home At Last Program
- Assists older adults returning home after an overnight hospital stay.
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Supportive Care Program - Hospice Visiting and Bereavement Support Services
- Hospice volunteers provide companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-limiting or life-threatening illness * bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close * services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes * palliative care education
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Telephone Reassurance
- Regular phone calls between 8:30am-1pm weekly to check on the health and safety of older adults and adults with disabilities who live alone * screened volunteers listen, talk, and help isolated people stay in contact with the outside world
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Visiting Nursing
- Visiting nursing care which may include assessment, treatment and education of wound and ostomy care, education for people with diabetes, pain and symptom management and palliative care
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Fees:
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Varies per program
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Application:
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Call * no referral required * for nursing services apply through the Ontario Health atHome South West area
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Varies per program
Older adults and people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports
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Languages:
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English
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Area(s) Served:
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Grey County ; Bruce County and area
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This information was last completely updated on 9/9/2024 |
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