Healthy Aging in South West Ontario
Program: Middlesex-Strathroy Office
Organization: Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin
Description of Services: Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
 
Adult Day Program Adult day program * social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for older adults and adults with disabilities in a group setting for part of the day * helps to support family caregivers who provide day-to-day care
 
Alzheimer and Dementia Services Offers one-on-one support and education to people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia and their caregivers * available at the VON office during in-home visits, as well as through regular telephone contact
 
Blood Pressure Clinic Trained volunteers measure older adult's blood pressure and provide educational materials and information on how to be more heart-healthy at designated areas throughout the county
 
Caregiver Support One-on-one support and monthly caregiver support groups for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia
 
Caregiver Training, Information and Education Peer support groups, education, and training for family members, service providers, and caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia * caregiver resource library available
 
Congregate Dining Group meals and social activities for older adults and adults with disabilities
 
Cool-Aid Clients receive assistance in completing medical information in a provided template, so it is accessible for emergency personnel in the event of an emergency
 
Home Help Assistance with daily chores, such as laundry, light housekeeping, errands, shopping, meal planning and meal preparation * Home Help personnel visit weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly
 
Hospice and Supportive Care Companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness at any stage of illness from diagnosis on * bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close
 
Hospice Volunteer Visiting Trained volunteers provide one-to-one support, companionship, and respite for caregivers, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-altering chronic or terminal illness
 
Meals on Wheels Volunteers deliver hot or frozen meals to clients to help meet their nutritional requirements * hot meals delivered at lunch * supper available in some locations
 
SMART Exercise Program (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Group exercise and falls prevention classes for older adults and people with mobility issues and chronic conditions * aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls
 
Telephone Reassurance and Security Checks Regular visits and phone calls to check on the health and safety of older adults and adults with a disability people who live alone * screened volunteers listen, talk, and help isolated people stay in contact with the outside world
 
Transportation Services Non-emergency transportation to local medical and non-medical appointments and regular activities such as shopping, errands, and social outings * volunteer drivers * wheelchair accessible and ambulatory transportation is available in Strathroy-Caradoc, Thames Centre, Aylmer, East Elgin, St Thomas and Central Elgin
 
Volunteer Transportation Non-emergency transportation to local medical and non-medical appointments and regular activities such as shopping, errands, and social outings available throughout Middlesex County for older adults aged 55 years and older or adults living with a disability
 
Volunteer Visiting Regular volunteer visits to older adults aged 55 and older and people with disabilities * volunteer visitors are matched one to one with clients to provide companionship and support and may take place in-home or outside the home


Services and Programs:
Requirements
Fees: Set fees for some programs
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Adults 55 and older * people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports
Application: Call * no referral required
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Rural Middlesex and area
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 519-245-3170
Toll-Free: 1-800-265-7058
Fax: 519-245-3164
Website: www.von.ca
Address: 274 Head St N
Strathroy, ON
N7G 4L7
Map
Intersection: Head St N and Kittridge Ave E
Location: Strathroy
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Executives: Debra Selwyn - Director, Home and Community Care
Debra.Selwyn@von.ca
Contacts: Claire Crookshank - Manager, Home and Community Care
claire.crookshank@von.ca

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: Aug 9, 2024