Community Care Durham

Ajax-Pickering Office, Home Support Program

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Record #: AJP0185 Last Modified: 14 Feb 2013 Last Full Update: 14 Feb 2013
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address1420 Bayly St, Unit 6
Pickering, ON L1W 3R4
 
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Office Phone905-837-0017
Fax905-837-7535
Websitewww.communitycaredurham.on.ca
LocationPickering (City of)
IntersectionLiverpool Rd and Bayly St
Contact Information
Contact 1Debbie Kalogris, Administrator; Phone: ext 226; Email: dkalogris@communitycaredurham.on.ca
Description & Services
Areas ServedAjax (Town of) ; Pickering (City of)
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
LanguagesEnglish
EligibilityAdults and their caregivers who have needs related to aging, physical and/or mental health
ApplicationCall for information, application for any service
FeesProgram ; Service ; Client pays for transportation, home help, home maintenance, Meals on Wheels, Luncheon Out programs
DescriptionHOME SUPPORT PROGRAM 
Services that enhance the ability of older adults (and caregivers) to remain independently at home  
 
Transportation drives to medical appointments, shopping and personal business  
 
Home Help light housekeeping assistance, and help with errands  
 
Home Maintenance occasional minor repairs, yard work, grass cutting, snow shovelling or one-time clean-up  
 
Meals on Wheels™ nutritionally balanced meals to people who cannot cook for themselves or easily shop for groceries * hot or frozen meals are delivered by volunteers * special diets are available  
 
Luncheon Out an opportunity for adults with physical disabilities and the frail elderly to enjoy a nutritious meal, information and/or entertainment in a local, centrally located setting * luncheons are held at preset times * transportation is available if required  
 
Friendly Visiting volunteers visit on a regular basis with clients who are isolated * activities may include playing cards, taking walks, doing crafts or just enjoying pleasant conversation  
 
Telephone Security Checks daily telephone contact with isolated clients offers reassurance and help when needed * service may be provided on an on-going basis or when family and friends are away
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Subjects
Service CategoriesDisability Related Transportation ; Errand Running/Shopping Assistance ; Friendly Visiting ; Home Delivered Meals ; Homemaker Assistance ; Senior Ride Programs ; Telephone Reassurance ; Transportation Volunteer Opportunities