Home Support
The Home Support program has been in operation since 1987-88. The program coordinates a wide variety of programs and services to the senior population as well as adults having a physical challenge. The program works with other community agencies to provide health and social activities that support, enhance and encourage independent living enabling the target population to remain at home for as long as possible.
Programs & Services
Meal Programs
Breakfast, Diners and Supper club programs provide hot nutritious meals prepared by the Home Support Cooks in a social setting. These activities may include entertainment and guest speakers. All programs are offered at the Elders Lodge unless stated in our monthly newsletter.
Meals on Wheels – a hot nutritious meal is delivered to your home twice a week by our volunteers. There is a nominal fee for all meal programs. Frozen meals are also available on a monthly basis.
Transportation Program
The Mohawk Handivan is used to transport seniors living in the community to Home Support programs and community activities. Examples of this service include: runs to Deseronto, a shopping trip once a month, Diners Club at the Lodge, and to bowling in Belleville.
Home Maintenance Program
Assistance is provided for household tasks beyond the individual’s capability. Examples of this service would include: grass cutting, painting, and window washing.
Social & Recreational Programs
Provides supervised activities for seniors in a group setting. Examples of this service include: ceramic classes, bowling, scrapbooking, Wii bowling, monthly grocery shopping and special pre-arranged outings.
Friendly Visiting
Provides “friendly visits” to seniors in their homes. Visits are made by staff and volunteers under agency supervision.
Security and Reassurance
This program ensures the well being and safety of our clients. There is no charge for this service. This service is provided by a phone call or brief visit as little as once a month or as often as once a day.
Emergency Response
This program provides information, referrals and assistance with medical alarms. The goal of this program is to provide clients with the security and confidence to continue to live independently. There is an installation and monthly monitoring fee, but this may be covered based on financial need.
Client Intervention and Assistance
The goal of this service is to provide support and crisis intervention in critical situations, stabilize and put a plan in place for the longer term. Activities may include intervention and support for people facing homelessness, a critical or impending change in life situation (i.e. death of a family member, long term care placement, moving) or abuse and isolation. There is no fee for this service.
Refer to our monthly newsletter for dates and times for these programs. To request a newsletter and/or for more information on any of these programs please feel free to contact Home Support Office.
Contact
Home Support Program
Community Wellbeing Building
Tracey Bunnett, Program Manager
50 Meadow Lane
Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON K0K 1X0
PH: 613-967-3603
