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Caregiver's Support Services Guide

Town and Country Support Services

Transportation
Volunteer drivers provide transportation to and from medical appointments, personal errands, and social activities. Fully accessible Van services offer wheelchair accessible transportation.

Household Help
Providing assistance with housekeeping, shopping, and meal preparation, and assisting with other household tasks.

Home Maintenance and Repair
Heavy chores and home maintenance chores (ex. yard maintenance, snow shoveling, washing windows, etc.)

Meals on Wheels
Hot, nutritious meals delivered to your door by volunteers up to 5 days/week. Special dietary needs can be met.

Frozen Meals
Ready-to-heat, full meals (choice of entrees, soups, and desserts). Special diets can be accommodated, with meals delivered every 2 weeks throughout Huron County.

Seniors Dining Club
Service is provided within different communities. The Dining Club is an opportunity to join friends for a hot, home-cooked meal, visiting, entertainment and social activities. Volunteer transportation is available for those who need a ride.

Seniors Exercise Programs
Seniors exercise programs are offered at several locations in Huron, along with foot care clinics and health and wellness sessions.

L.I.F.E. – The Living Independently through Fitness and Exercise programs at the Betty Cardno Center in Clinton offers a seniors fitness center, indoor walking club, and other “senior friendly” programs for active living.

Friendly Visiting
Time for conversation, activities, and good companionship. This service is designed to provide seniors with
regular social contact by a personal home visit from a caring volunteer.

Telephone Reassurance
A caring volunteer will make a phone call to people living alone to ensure that all is well. Telephone calls are
established at a mutually agreed upon time, daily or otherwise.

Personal Support and Homemaking Services
These services are offered on an as needed basis in conjunction with Community Care Access Centre, or can
be purchased on a private basis.

Personal Care
- Bathing
- Oral health care
- Skincare and grooming
- Toileting ,transfers
- Assistance with prosthetic device
- Assistance with special care as directed by health professionals.

Nutrition
- Planning and preparing meals
- Assistance with eating
- Preparing shopping list and completing shopping
- Encouraging healthy eating

Home Management
- Establishing a household routine
- Teaching homemaking skills
- Adapting home to meet needs
- Assisting with money management

Housekeeping
- Dusting and vacuuming
- Washing dishes and doing laundry
- Cleaning kitchen and/or bathroom
- Cleaning appliances

Outings
- Escorting to medical appointments
- Running personal errands
- Encouraging participation within the community

 

Saint Elizabeth Health Care

Support & Resources for Caregivers
The Caregiver Support Program provides caregivers with the skills and support necessary to more effectively
manage the home care needs of their loved ones. This includes:

• Caregiver relief (respite care) free of charge for those who need it most.

• Counseling and support for the caregiver, care recipient and/or other family members.

• Health care education that emphasizes health and stress management, prevention, holistic care and care giving instruction.

 

Midwestern Adult Day Services

Adult Day programs are available in various communities throughout Huron County, including Clinton, Goderich, Wingham, Exeter, and Grand Bend at a cost of $18/day.

Additional services available through the day program:
- Foot and nail care
- Hydrotherapy- accessible tub
- Weight and blood pressure monitoring
- Wheelchair and hearing clinics
- Outings and escorted shopping
- Talking books
- Internet access
- Stroke Survival Program (Clinton)

Activities
- Discussion
- Exercise
- Music and singing
- Crafts
- Inspiration
- Guest speakers
- Cards and games
- Slide shows
- Intergenerational activities
- Swim program (where available)

Seniors Transit
Transportation around the community of Goderich with stops at various locations on selected days. Cost is $4 for all-day unlimited access. Riders must be able to physically get in and out of the vehicle on their own, as the vehicle is not wheelchair accessible. The driver only stops at designated stops. Riders must pre-register and obtain an access card.

Stroke and You Surviving (SAYS) Support Group
When: Second Thursday (monthly)
Where: Clinton Adult Day Centre: 317 Huron Road Clinton (at back of building)
Time: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

 

Alzheimer Society Huron County

Support Services
- Supportive listening
- Caregiver support groups
- Volunteer companion program
- Cultural program for those with dementia
- Early stage support
- Safely home wandering registry

Education
- Alzheimer Information Series
- Caring with Confidence Series
- In-Service and consultations
- Educational speaker available
- Awareness materials and supplies
- Quarterly newsletter

Resource library
- Lending library of books and videos
- Research journals
- Games and activities
- Community resource information

 

Canadian Cancer Society Volunteer Driving Program

Sometimes simply getting treatment can be a difficult task, especially if you are also dealing with physical or financial challenges, or if your treatment centre is far from home. If you need help getting to your cancer-related care, the Volunteer Driving Program can help provide transportation.

 

South West Community Care Access Centre

The South West CCAC helps people:
- recover from illness, injury, or treatment at home.
- live independently at home with extra support.
- apply for admission to a Long-Term Care facility.
- connect with other service/supports.

The South West CCAC can help you or someone you care for who:
- has recently been in hospital and still needs nursing or other care.
- needs specialized care, such as IV therapy at home.
- is recovering from illness, injury, or treatment at home.
- is facing the challenges of age or disability and needs support to manage at home.

Services
- Personal support (assistance with personal care activities, such as bathing or dressing).
- Nursing (wound care, teaching related to medications and blood pressure, ostomy care, IV therapy at home)
- Physiotherapy (exercises, activities to help you get moving again).
- Occupational Therapy (advice to make your home safer and easier to manage).
- Speech- Language Therapy (help with difficulties speaking, understanding, and swallowing).
- Social work (practical and emotional support during difficult times).
- Nutritional counseling/Dietetics (food management for complex health needs).
- Medical Supplies and Equipment

Eligibility for Care at Home
- You must be an Ontario resident and have a valid Ontario Health Card.
- A South West CCAC case manager must assess you as needing care.
- You must need care to stay at home or return from the hospital.
- The care must be able to be provided in a suitable and safe environment.
- The care must help you make progress toward your goals.
- The services you need must be available in the area serviced by the South West CCAC.