Acclaim Health - Community Support Services

Application

Referral required for some programs

Eligibility / Target Population

Older adults and people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports

Fees

Varies per program and services

Executives

Stuart du Kamp - Board Chair
SDuKamp@acclaimhealth.ca
Kelly McWilliams - Chief Executive Officer
905-827-8800 ext 2205 * kmcwilliams@acclaimhealth.ca

Contacts

Patricia Blakeley - Director, Community Support Services
pblakeley@acclaimhealth.ca
Michele Swanson - Executive Assistant
905-827-8800 ext 2011 * mswanson@acclaimhealth.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretive Services

Area Served

Halton Region

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible

Dementia Care

one-on-one caregiver support
caregiver education sessions
adult day programs (Burlington, Oakville and Mississauga)
memory care (respite, home safety assessment, on-going assessment of care needs)
memory visiting (trained volunteers provide companionship, some respite)
respite care (overnight and private respite)

Home Care

nursing care (visiting, shift, specialty, and clinics)
personal support (help with bathing and showering, dressing, medication supervision, skin care, exercises, etc.)
overnight care
housekeeping and laundry
footcare (with fees)
help with getting to appointments, errands, grocery shopping
Philips Lifeline (personal medical alarm and response)

Social Supports and Care

adult day program
friendly visiting
safety and wellness checks
home support exercise program
memory visiting
telephone reassurance (Tele-Touch)

Palliative Care Consultation

consultations
education
resources

Hospice and Bereavement

bereavement support and support groups

Fall Prevention

home support exercise program * in home 12-week program for older adults who cannot attend a community exercise class
free community exercise classes throughout Halton specifically designed for older adults * classes are presented in partnership with Lifemark Seniors Wellness

Hospice Care and Bereavement Support Emotional, social and spiritual support, companionship, respite care for people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-limiting illness * services provided at home
Tele-Touch A telephone reassurance program where volunteer callers phone lonely, isolated or frail older adults, providing friendly conversation, security and reassurance * volunteers call according to a pre-arranged schedule * if the volunteer is unable to reach the client, the agency will follow up until we establish that the client is safe and sound * provides ongoing support to clients and can help clients access additional services as their needs change * volunteer opportunities available (apply online) * also provides security check-in calls

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