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Program:
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Milverton Community Outreach Services
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Address:
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PO Box 453, 50 William St
Milverton, ON
N0K 1M0
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Service Description:
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Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain active and independent within their own community * referral to other community services
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Community Outreach - Lifeline Emergency Response Systems
- Daily 24-hour personal emergency response service designed to help maintain independence and get help quickly in case of an emergency
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Congregate Dining and Social Programs
- Social activities and a hot meal
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Friendly Visiting
- Regular volunteer visits to people 65 and older with disabilities or with diseases of aging who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance * individuals are matched with volunteers who have common interests * activities can include playing games, reading and going for walks
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Group Fitness Classes
- Fitness programs for seniors and people who can benefit from exercise * focuses on cardio-vascular conditioning, muscle strengthening, balance, flexibility training and falls prevention
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Meals on Wheels
- Hot meals delivered in Milverton, and rural areas * call for delivery days to Millbank, Brunner, Carthage, Tralee, Atwood, Rostock, Donegal, Hesson and surrounding communities * special diet types available
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Telephone Reassurance
- Regular phone calls to check on the health and safety of people who live alone * calls are made by trained and screened volunteers
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Transportation
- Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments, adult day programs in Listowel and regular activities such as shopping and errands * accessible vehicles * volunteer drivers * door to door services * trips booked and arranged by Community Outreach Services
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Wellness for Seniors
- Includes activities to promote health and fitness, health screening and monitoring and overall personal wellness
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Application:
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No referral required * to register for services call Huron Perth Community Support Services 1-844-482-7800
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Older adults and people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports
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Area Served:
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Milverton, Perth County and area
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