Niagara Region - Community Services Department - Seniors Community Programs - Respite Companion Program

Program:

Respite Companion Program

Organizations:

Niagara Region
Community Services Department
Seniors Community Programs

Phone Numbers:

905-984-2621

Toll-Free:

1-877-212-3922

Fax:

905-984-6409

Email:

info@niagararegion.ca

Website:

www.niagararegion.ca/living/seniors/community-prog...

Address:

Campbell East
1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, PO Box 344
Thorold, ON
L2V 3Z3

Intersection:

Schmon Pkwy and Sir Isaac Brock Way

Location:

Thorold (Port Robinson West—St John's—Rural)

Hours:

Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Services: By appointment

Service Description:

Daytime relief for caregivers who are living with or in the process of obtaining a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or other progressive dementia * clients are matched with a respite companion that provides social visits to the home * visits are a minimum of 3 hours at regularly scheduled times, up to 20 hours per week

Fees:

$8.50 per hour * subsidies may be available

Application:

Call

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:

Adults with memory impairments (Alzheimer's disease and related dementias) living in the community, and their family caregivers * must have a valid OHIP card * must be independent with toileting * must not require physical assistance with transfers or lifts * must be able to take medication independently * must not have been considered eligible for crisis placement in a long-term care home by Ontario Health atHome

Languages:

English

Area(s) Served:

Niagara Region

Downloads:

Respite Companion Program - Brochure

This information was last completely updated on: 11-18-2024

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