MEALS ON WHEELS

Meals on Wheels supplies hot and frozen meals for a small fee to residents to help them live independently. Meal delivery can be short or long term. Most Meals on Wheels organizations take about 2 days to start you in the program.

Mostly hot meals consist of soup or salad, an entree and a dessert. Hot meals are not available for evenings, however frozen meals are sometimes available. Frozen meals can be purchased in packages of mainly 5. You can reorder frozen meals as required. Special diets can sometimes be accommodated with meals that are diabetic, minced, low fat, low cholesterol, etc. ask for details.

Meals on Wheels are delivered by staff and/or volunteers. Volunteers can provide a friendly contact and a security check to clients who are homebound. Most times if you don't answer the door, meals cannot be left at the door for food safety reasons. Some Meals on Wheels organizations need the name and phone number of an emergency contact, such as a family member or friend. The emergency contact might be called to check on the circumstances if no one is at home and Meals on Wheels has not been notified of alternate arrangements. This is mainly done for the purpose of security checks.

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TRANSPORTATION
This service is for people who can't use public transport or taxis. Transportation can be arranged for groups or individuals to go to medical appointments, shopping and other places, usually by bus or van, or with volunteers using their own cars.

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HOME HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT

Where to rent or buy new or recycled Home Health Care Equipment ?  Shop around for the best price and call to confirm equipment availability.  You may be eligible for some government funding for selected types of equipment through the Assisted Devices Program. Not all equipment is covered by ADP. Therefore, please contact ADP for details at (416) 327-8804.

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COMMUNITY CARE ACCESS CENTRES
There are six Community Care Access Centres (CCAC’s) in Metro Toronto. They are the Toronto CCAC, York CCAC, North York CCAC, East York CCAC, Scarborough CCAC and Etobicoke CCAC.

The CCAC’s serve people for all ages with illnesses or disabilities who are discharged from hospital, or need in-home support or long-term care. Your eligibility is determined by Ministry of Health policy.

Services Provided:
  Information
  Visiting Nursing Care
  Physiotherapy
  Occupational Therapy
  Speech-Language Pathology
  Social Work
  Nutrition Counseling
  Personal Support
  Long-Term Care Residences

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SENIORS' HOUSING

There are many kinds of housing for seniors. Some are suitable for people who can look after their own needs; others are for seniors who need some help in day-to-day living. If you are looking for a place to live, you should consider whether you want to need recreational services, help with personal care or regular medical attention.

SENIORS APARTMENTS: Seniors apartments are usually self-contained bachelor and one-bedroom apartments. Some have support services such as meals served in a common dining room or a nurse who will visit in an emergency. Senior's housing is not for people who need the kind of care offered in long-term care facilities.

REST AND RETIREMENT HOMES: Most rest and retirement homes are privately owned and operated. Some are small, supervised homes. Others are large luxury buildings that offer many recreational and personal care services. A rest or retirement home may be the right place for you when you feel ready to give up the responsibility of keeping house and while you are still able to care fir your personal needs. Some or all of your meals will be prepared for you and you will have no house-keeping responsibilities. You will not receive nursing care in a rest or retirement home, but help with medication is usually available. Through the Ontario Home Care Program, you may qualify for services such as occupational and speech therapy and physiotherapy. Residents generally pay the full cost of living in rest and retirement homes. Costs can include meals, housekeeping, supervision and personal care. Care in rest and retirement homes is not covered by provincial regulations or guidelines. However, rest and retirement homes are subject to public health standards for fire and building safety. For more information call: Ontario Residential Care Association (905) 403-0500

ASSISTED RENTAL HOUSING: Assisted rental housing is housing where the rent is geared to your income. The ratio of rent to income will rise one per cent. Seniors with the greatest need are given priority in the allocation of assisted rental housing. To qualify, you must: be a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or refugee claimant, be a resident of Ontario, be 59 years old or older (for couples, only one person must be 59 or older), be able to live independently; and have a gross household income under $24,000 per year.  Assisted rental housing is available through: the Ontario Housing Corporation and non-profit housing agencies. For more information on assisted rental housing contact: Ontario Ministry of Housing, Housing Field Operations at (416) 585-6420.

ONTARIO HOME RENEWAL PROGRAM--DISABLED PERSONS (OHRP-D): This program helps disabled home-owners. It also assists homeowners who have disabled dependents or family members living with them. It helps pay the costs of renovations or other changes that will make the home more accessible. If you are eligible, you may get an interest-free loan equal to the value of work done, up to a maximum of $15,000. Depending on your income, all or part of the loan may be forgiven. For more information contact: Ontario Ministry of Housing, Housing Field Operations at (416) 585-6420.

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