west parry sound district community support services
SENIOR CONNECT
Helping you to make the rest of your life, the best of your life.
Senior Connect, funded in part by the Government of Canada's Age Well at Home Initiative, is intended for people 65 years of age and older who receive Guaranteed Income Supplement and whose everyday routines have been disrupted by life transitions caused by one or more areas of health and wellness, mobility, loss, loneliness, dementia, caregiver burnout or risk of recurring hospitalization.
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Help is available to seniors 65+ in the West Parry Sound District.
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Do you have anything preventing you from feeling safe in your home?
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Is your refrigerator empty?
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Have you had something traumatic happen to you?
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Are you feeling well enough to cook a healthy meal?
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Do you have suitable transportation to and from social, shopping and medical appointments?
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Would it be wise to have someone call to check on your well-being?
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Would you like someone to talk with?
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Free services include:
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One-on-one service navigation and connection
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A Senior Connect Rural Van can transport you (area-specific)
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Our volunteer will ensure you can get into your home safely
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Home help for fall prevention and accessibility
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Nutritious meals can be delivered (limitations apply)
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We can arrange for a peer support person to check on you.
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Eligibiity
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Senior 65 years of age and older
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Guaranteed Annual Income system recipient
Areas of Service
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Carling Township
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Dunchurch
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Foley
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McKellar
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McDougall
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Britt, Byng Inlet and area
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Orrville
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Point Au Baril
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Rosseau
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Seguin
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Town of Parry Sound
A very pleased client collecting her free meals from a coupon from Senior Connect .
Our NEW Senior Connect rural van that will transport you to your destination.
