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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Organization: Victorian Order of Nurses - Oxford
Phone Numbers: 519-539-1231
Central Intake Coordinator: 1-888-866-7518
Toll-Free: 1-888-641-5197
Fax: 519-539-2926
Website: von.ca/en/locations/oxford
Address: 550 Ingersoll Ave
Woodstock, ON
N4S 4Y3
Intersection: Victoria St N and Ingersoll Ave
Location: Central Oxford
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Administration : Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Executives: Robin Kish - Care and Service Manager
robin.kish@von.ca
Contacts: Carolyn Kaufman - Adult Day Program Coordinator
519-539-1231 ext 6292 * carolyn.kaufman@von.ca
Kimberly Anderson - Program Supervisor
519-539-1231 ext 6306 * kimberly.anderson@von.ca
Service Description: Supports for older adults, adults and children with disabilities and caregivers * helps people remain independent in their own homes and community for as long as possible
 
Adult Day Program Caregiver Support Program Meetings for peer support and discussion, with educational videos, guest speakers and conversation, for family and friends who are caregivers
 
Home At Last Program (HAL) Assistance for adults returning home from a hospital stay
 
Home Help Program Assistance with daily chores, such as laundry, light housekeeping, errands, grocery shopping, and meal preparation * Home Helpers can be scheduled weekly, bi-weekly, monthly * for older adults and adults with disabilities
 
Meals on Wheels Hot meals delivered between 11:30am-12:30pm
 
Special Services at Home and Passport Program Respite support for children 0-17 years of age who have a developmental and/or physical disability
  • provides temporary relief to caregivers 
  • support may be provided by Support Workers screened by VON and matched with families based upon needs
 
Supportive Care Programs Companionship, respite care and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness * bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close * services can be provided at home and at Sakura House * children's and teen's bereavement programs available
 
Transportation Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments * volunteer drivers * door to door services * trips must be pre-arranged (call for details)
 
Volunteer Visiting Regular weekly volunteer visits to older adults and people with disabilities * volunteer visitors are matched one to one with clients to provide companionship and support * visits may involve conversation, sharing an activity in the home, cards or board games, and going out for a drive or coffee * virtual/phone visits also available


Services and Programs:
Fees: Varies per program
Application: Call * no referral required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers who need physical, social, or emotional support
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Oxford and area

About Us

VON is a not-for-profit, national health care organization and registered charity offering a wide range of community health care solutions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. VON also owns and operates a 10 bed residential hospice, Sakura House.


This information was last completely updated on: 2-25-2025


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