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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: LON1113 | Last Modified: 21 May 2020 | Last Full Update: 12 May 2020 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | COVID-19 Service Change: Meals on Wheels, in-home nursing and home support continue. Volunteer visiting may continue via phone. Adult day program transitioned to virtual program model. SMART/exercise and falls prevention classes, caregiver programs are suspended. See Program Changes for more information. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-268-7028 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-252-1113 |
| Fax | 519-268-2972 |
| jill.ouimette@von.ca | |
| Website | www.vonme.ca |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent for as long as possible Adult Day Program - Adult day program * social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for 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 Blood Pressure Clinic - Trained volunteers measure seniors' blood pressure and provide educational materials and information on how to be more heart-healthy Congregate Dining - Group meals and social activities for older adults and adults with disabilities Falls Prevention and Group Exercise Classes for Older Adults - 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 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, monthly, or seasonally Meals On Wheels - Volunteers deliver hot or frozen meals to clients to help meet their nutritional requirements and provide security checks and social visits * hot meals delivered at lunch 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 Dorchester, London, Thorndale and surrounding areas Volunteer Visiting - Regular volunteer visits to older adults and adults 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 |
| Hours | Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm |
| Areas Served | Middlesex County |
| Boundaries | Rural Middlesex and area |
| Eligibility | Older adults and people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports |
| Application | Call * no referral required |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Varies per program |
| Agency Information | |
| Established | 1897 |
| Primary Executive | Julie Johnston, Senior Manager, Community and Family Support Services; Email: julie.johnston2@von.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Jill Ouimette, Manager, Home and Community Care |
| Funding | Private ; Provincial - SWLHIN |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Dorchester |
| Located In Community | Dorchester |
| Address & Map | 2066 Dorchester Rd Dorchester, ON N0L 1G2 |
| Intersection | Dorchester Rd and Hamilton Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |