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Métis Nation of Ontario - Northwest Métis Council - Aging At Home

Aging At Home

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34B King St
Dryden, ON
P8N 1B3
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807-223-4535
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm - by appointment only
Last updated: May 23, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

  • Referral required from Physician or Nurse Practitioner

  • Intake assessment conducted with review of current home/family supports

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Métis individuals 55 years of age and older in financial need and requiring support to remain living in their own home

Fees

None

Contacts

Tammy Elias - Aging at Home Coordinator
807-223-4535 Ext 306

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch
  • Developed as a new program aimed at supporting Indigenous seniors to remain in their own homes as long as possible
  • Aims to improve the quality of life of community seniors and to help reduce the stress felt by the family and caregivers
  • Provides education and information related to health and well-being
  • Acts as a resource and respite for family members who are caring for an elderly loved one
Services provided can include but are not limited to the following:
  • Assistance with personal care such as bathing
  • Home support with light housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation
  • Friendly visits to help with loneliness
  • Assistance with coordination of contracted services for lawn care and snow removal
  • Transportation/accompaniment to medical appointments and for errands such as banking and grocery shopping
Last updated: May 23, 2025: Suggest an edit
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