Personal care and daily living

Services that help with daily living such as meal preparation, home maintenance, or personal grooming

Canada-wide
  • : This program provides funding for non-medical, social support services to seniors, adults with chronic illness, and children and adults with disabilities (mental and physical) on reserve to help them maintain their independence.
  • : Find a dietitian
  • The Heart and Stroke Foundation - Stroke Recovery Personal Care: Important information and useful videos to aid in successful personal care following a stroke.
British Columbia
  • : Adult day services providing supportive group programs and activities in the º£½ÇÉçÇø.
  • : In addition to providing a hot meal, volunteers offer the comfort of a friendly visit and the reassurance of a check in.on recipients. Care BC’s program also includes a Chinese Meals on Wheels service, delivered by Chinese-speaking volunteers.
Alberta
  • : Volunteers shop and deliver groceries to older adults in Calgary. The service includes any items available from a grocery store.
  • : Calgary Meals on Wheels promotes health and independence by providing quality, nutritious and affordable meals to Calgarians in need of their services.
  • : Find basic yard care, snow removal, house cleaning, interior and exterior painting and minor repair services for seniors.
  • : Listing of programs and services for persons living with disabilities.
  • : A support program for people living with chronic conditions on managing their personal care, including fitness and dietician services.
  • : This program assists persons who need help in computer technology (retraining) if their ability has been affected by illness.
Saskatchewan
  • : These programs are meant to meet social, recreational and respite needs of individuals who are unable to access these services independently.
  • : The Red Cross matches volunteers with seniors, providing new social connections through a weekly phone call. 
  • : The NSILC provides information related to independent living and runs programs to help build independent living skills.
Manitoba
  • : Meals on Wheels delivers hot meals, bag suppers and frozen meals straight to your door.
  • A & O is an organization that offers several specialized programs and resources for seniors.
Ontario
  • : Find services to assist you with daily activities such as personal grooming, dressing, ventilator and tracheotomy services, and more.
  • : MedsCheck is a program that allows you to schedule a meeting with your º£½ÇÉçÇø pharmacist to ensure that you are safely using medication.
  • : Downloadable º£½ÇÉçÇø resource book with a listing of stroke resources available for residents of the West GTA.
  • : Helps those who are unable to shop for their own food or to cook maintain their independence at home by delivering nutritious, and affordable meals.
  • : Trained volunteers provide companionship and personal assistance to isolated seniors or adults with chronic illnesses or physical or cognitive disabilities.
  • : VON can help clients maintain a clean and safe environment at home through yard maintenance, window washing, snow removal and other chores.
  • : VON home help provides seniors and those with physical disabilities with essential housekeeping, to help them stay in their own homes longer. 
  • : CNAP offers homemaking services, adult day programs, shopping assistance and more.
  • : The Red Cross offers a variety of services throughout Ontario including: Adult Day Programs, Home Care, Friendly Visiting, Hospital Transition, Congregate Dining, and Home Maintenance.
  • : Find home and º£½ÇÉçÇø care services in your region. Phone:416-222-2241, toll free: 1-888-470-222
  • : Enter your º£½ÇÉçÇø name or a postal code to find health and º£½ÇÉçÇø services in Ontario.
Quebec
  • : Meals on Wheels delivers hot meals to the homes of seniors and people living with a permanent or temporary loss of autonomy. Home visits by Meals on Wheels volunteers also provide clients with companionship.
  • : This guide contains information on the different programs and services for seniors, offered by government departments and agencies.
New Brunswick
  • : Provides personalized, flexible disability supports for persons with disabilities in the development of their personal disability support plans.
  • : Information on Meals on Wheels programs in New Brunswick communities.
  • : The Red Cross offers personal support and homemaking services to support seniors and those recovering from illness or injury live independently.
Nova Scotia
  • : Day programs offer a safe, therapeutic environment for dependent adults over 50 years of age with a diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease, stroke or who may be physically frail.
  • : Help seniors maintain a clean and safe outdoor environment if they aren’t able to handle such chores on their own, such as snow removal and lawn mowing. 
  • : VON home help provides seniors and those with physical disabilities with essential housekeeping, to help them stay in their own homes longer. 
  • : Provincial program providing funding for eligible Nova Scotians with cognitive impairments for home support services.
  • : Volunteers deliver nourishing meals to people unable to cook or shop for themselves.
  • : The Red Cross offers personal support and homemaking services to support seniors and those recovering from illness or injury live independently.
Prince Edward Island
  • : The Home Care Program supports you and your caregivers so that you can remain in your home safely for as long as possible.
  •  Find social program supports and services to assist people with disabilities in Prince Edward Island.
  • : A handbook of information about programs and services for seniors living in Prince Edward Island.
Newfoundland & Labrador
  • : This program not only provides a delivery of nutritious meals, but in some cases also provides a safety check, health status monitoring and social interaction.
  • : A listing of º£½ÇÉçÇø based services and the contact information for each region.
Nunavut
  • : This program helps Nunavummiut care for themselves with help from family and º£½ÇÉçÇø members.
Northwest Territories
  • : This handbook offers a variety of resources related to daily living, including meals on wheels and seniors groups.
  • : The NWT Seniors Society provides useful information about the resources and programs available for seniors in the NWT.
Yukon
  • : Find health-related services to individuals who have difficulty accessing services in the º£½ÇÉçÇø due to mobility or health restraints.
  • : Participants benefit from daily recreational activities, therapeutic programs, socialization and maintaining their daily routines and independence.
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