A non-denominational, independent living building, for seniors of various incomes who are able to take care of themselves. This listing gives an overview of programs and services available to older adults, and is also an index to related listings in the Halton Community Services Directory.
Community Meals: programs that organize suppers, lunches or other get-togethers that give community residents an opportunity to meet one another in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Affordable Housing and Help for Rent, Utilities or Property Taxes: information on programs that make rental housing more readily available to low-income individuals, programs that provide financial assistance for people who are at risk for having their utilities shut off, and programs that provide financial assistance to enable people to pay all or a portion of their property taxes.
Long-Term Care Homes: inpatient health care facilities that provide nursing and personal care over an extended period of time. For individual types of services, such as shopping assistance, home maintenance, housekeeping assistance, personal care and yard maintenance, see here in each category, click 'View Programs and Services' to see all providers Some personal care is available for free under Ontario's health care system, by applying to your local Ontario Health atHome.
Friendly Outreach Programs: programs that reach out to people who are hospitalized or in another institutional setting, are socially isolated due to disability or old age, or otherwise lack companionship with the objective of brightening their day and helping them to maintain contact with the outside world.
Homebound Services: services that are provided in-home for Individuals are unable to leave their homes because of illness, disability or frailty. Personal Alarm Systems and Locator Aids: programs that provide electronic equipment which connects people with sources of emergency assistance or that facilitate the ability of caregivers to determine the whereabouts of people who have Alzheimer's disease or other similar conditions.
