Community Care Durham

Scugog Office, Home Support Program

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Record #: SCU9003 Last Modified: 14 Feb 2013 Last Full Update: 14 Feb 2013
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address NotesFoot Care Clinic located at Hope Christian Reformed Church, 14480 Old Simcoe Rd * Port Perry Villa, 15987 Simcoe St, Port Perry
Address16100 Old Simcoe Rd
Port Perry, ON L9L 1P3
 
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Office Phone905-985-8461
Fax905-985-0313
Websitewww.communitycaredurham.on.ca
LocationPort Perry
IntersectionOld Simcoe Rd and Reach St
Contact Information
Contact 1Jenny Yorgason, Administrator; Phone: ext 222; Email: jyorgason@communitycaredurham.on.ca
Description & Services
Areas ServedScugog (Township of)
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Foot Care Clinic Wed 9 am-3 pm
LanguagesEnglish
EligibilityAdults and their caregivers who have needs related to aging, physical and/or mental health
ApplicationCall for information on application for any of the services * call to make foot care appointment
FeesService - Foot Care Clinic, Luncheon Out, Meals on Wheels, home help, home maintenance and transportation
DescriptionHOME SUPPORT PROGRAM 
Services that enhance the ability of adults and their caregivers with needs related to aging, physical disability or special needs to remain in their own homes and communities, and to function as independently as possible 
 
Transportation -- Drives for clients to medical appointments, shopping and personal business 
 
Home Help-- light housekeeping, help with errands 
 
Home Maintenance-- minor repairs, yard work, grass cutting, snow shoveling 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 pre-set times * transportation is available if required 
 
Friendly Visiting-- volunteer to 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 Reassurance-- daily telephone contact with isolated clients * check on well-being and reassures them that help is available if and when needed * regular checks or when family and friends are away 
 
Foot Care-- for those who because of medical conditions cannot manage their own foot care * service provided by a nurse trained in basic and/or advanced foot care in a clinic setting * includes trimming toe nails, massaging and monitoring the condition of the feet * education on caring for foot problems
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Subjects
Service CategoriesCongregate Meals/Nutrition Sites ; Disability Related Transportation ; Errand Running/Shopping Assistance ; Friendly Visiting ; Home Delivered Meals ; Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services ; Homemaker Assistance ; Podiatry/Foot Care ; Senior Ride Programs ; Specialized Information and Referral ; Telephone Reassurance