Canada-wide
- : This program provides funding for non-medical, social support services to seniors, adults with chronic illness, and children and adults with disabilities (mental and physical) on reserve to help them maintain their independence.
- : Find a dietitian
- The Heart and Stroke Foundation - Stroke Recovery Personal Care: Important information and useful videos to aid in successful personal care following a stroke.
British Columbia
- : Adult day services providing supportive group programs and activities in the º£½ÇÉçÇø.
- : In addition to providing a hot meal, volunteers offer the comfort of a friendly visit and the reassurance of a check in.on recipients. Care BC’s program also includes a Chinese Meals on Wheels service, delivered by Chinese-speaking volunteers.
Alberta
- : Volunteers shop and deliver groceries to older adults in Calgary. The service includes any items available from a grocery store.
- : Calgary Meals on Wheels promotes health and independence by providing quality, nutritious and affordable meals to Calgarians in need of their services.
- : Find basic yard care, snow removal, house cleaning, interior and exterior painting and minor repair services for seniors.
- : Listing of programs and services for persons living with disabilities.
- : A support program for people living with chronic conditions on managing their personal care, including fitness and dietician services.
- : This program assists persons who need help in computer technology (retraining) if their ability has been affected by illness.
Saskatchewan
- : Helps individuals live safely and successfully at home by providing guidance and support to achieve personal goals. This service is for those already living independently or ready to take that step.
- : This program offers group living, education and vocational support for individuals with complex needs. Participants work with clinical consultants to build skills in language, social and emotional development, and daily living. Fill out to make a referral and email it to intake@ranchehrlo.ca.
- : This program supports adults with disabilities to live as independently as possible in their own homes. Individuals may stay temporarily in a group home to learn independent living skills and are fully accessible if needed. Fill out to make a referral and email it to intake@ranchehrlo.ca.
Manitoba
- : Meals on Wheels delivers hot meals, bag suppers and frozen meals straight to your door.
- : A & O is an organization that offers several specialized programs and resources for seniors.
Ontario
- : Find services to assist you with daily activities such as personal grooming, dressing, ventilator and tracheotomy services, and more.
- : MedsCheck is a program that allows you to schedule a meeting with your º£½ÇÉçÇø pharmacist to ensure that you are safely using medication.
- : Downloadable º£½ÇÉçÇø resource book with a listing of stroke resources available for residents of the West GTA.
- : Helps those who are unable to shop for their own food or to cook maintain their independence at home by delivering nutritious, and affordable meals.
- : Trained volunteers provide companionship and personal assistance to isolated seniors or adults with chronic illnesses or physical or cognitive disabilities.
- : VON can help clients maintain a clean and safe environment at home through yard maintenance, window washing, snow removal and other chores.
- : VON home help provides seniors and those with physical disabilities with essential housekeeping, to help them stay in their own homes longer.
- : CNAP offers homemaking services, adult day programs, shopping assistance and more.
- : The Red Cross offers a variety of services throughout Ontario including: Adult Day Programs, Home Care, Friendly Visiting, Hospital Transition, Congregate Dining, and Home Maintenance.
- : Find home and º£½ÇÉçÇø care services in your region. Phone:416-222-2241, toll free: 1-888-470-222
- : Enter your º£½ÇÉçÇø name or a postal code to find health and º£½ÇÉçÇø services in Ontario.
Quebec
- : Meals on Wheels delivers hot meals to the homes of seniors and people living with a permanent or temporary loss of autonomy. Home visits by Meals on Wheels volunteers also provide clients with companionship.
- : This guide contains information on the different programs and services for seniors, offered by government departments and agencies.
New Brunswick
- : Provides personalized, flexible disability supports for persons with disabilities in the development of their personal disability support plans.
- : Information on Meals on Wheels programs in New Brunswick communities.
- : The Red Cross offers personal support and homemaking services to support seniors and those recovering from illness or injury live independently.
Nova Scotia
- : Day programs offer a safe, therapeutic environment for dependent adults over 50 years of age with a diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease, stroke or who may be physically frail.
- : Help seniors maintain a clean and safe outdoor environment if they aren’t able to handle such chores on their own, such as snow removal and lawn mowing.
- : VON home help provides seniors and those with physical disabilities with essential housekeeping, to help them stay in their own homes longer.
- : Provincial program providing funding for eligible Nova Scotians with cognitive impairments for home support services.
- : Volunteers deliver nourishing meals to people unable to cook or shop for themselves.
- : The Red Cross offers personal support and homemaking services to support seniors and those recovering from illness or injury live independently.
Prince Edward Island
- : The Home Care Program supports you and your caregivers so that you can remain in your home safely for as long as possible.
- Find social program supports and services to assist people with disabilities in Prince Edward Island.
- : A handbook of information about programs and services for seniors living in Prince Edward Island.
Newfoundland & Labrador
- : This program not only provides a delivery of nutritious meals, but in some cases also provides a safety check, health status monitoring and social interaction.
- : A listing of º£½ÇÉçÇø based services and the contact information for each region.
Nunavut
- : This program helps Nunavummiut care for themselves with help from family and º£½ÇÉçÇø members.
Northwest Territories
- : This handbook offers a variety of resources related to daily living, including meals on wheels and seniors groups.
- : The NWT Seniors Society provides useful information about the resources and programs available for seniors in the NWT.
Yukon
- : Find health-related services to individuals who have difficulty accessing services in the º£½ÇÉçÇø due to mobility or health restraints.
- : Participants benefit from daily recreational activities, therapeutic programs, socialization and maintaining their daily routines and independence.
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