Ingersoll Services for Seniors - Ingersoll 50+ Activity Centre

Application

Call * no referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Older adults and people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports

Fees

Varies per program

Executives

Kristy Van Kooten-Bossence - Executive Director
executive.director@ingersollseniors.com

Contacts

Nicolette Miedema - Community Services Coordinator
n.miedema@ingersollseniors.com
Anita Hartfield - Assisted Living Coordinator
a.hartfield@ingersollseniors.com

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

French interpretation available upon request

Area(s) Served

Oxford County and surrounding areas

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * recreation centre for adults age 50 and over promoting health, active aging * seasonal income tax program offered (call for details)

Assisted Living/Supportive Housing Assistance with daily living skills, such as personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, house management * older adults are provided with minimal to moderate assistance for tasks such as homemaking and personal care * personal medical alert unit
Client Intervention and Assistance One-on-one supports for coordinating services, including personal advocacy, filling out forms, income tax clinics, and telephone reassurance * interventions for people facing critical life changes, such as abuse, or isolation * referrals to other community support services as necessary * offer advice and referral to Alarm Care
Diners Club - Weekly Lunch Monthly social group dinner program and social activities for older adults
Equipment Lending Service (Free) Equipment loan program including assistive devices and medical equipment
Foot Care Clinics Basic foot care provided by qualified staff at the Ingersoll Seniors' Centre * foot care includes care of corns, calluses, fungal nails, and filing and trimming of nails, Foot Care Clinic $25, Tuesday & Friday, call for appointment
Frosty Meals/Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels

Handyman/Handymaid Referrals to local services such as snow removal, window washing, grocery shopping, yard work and house cleaning

Recreation Centre for Older Adults Social, recreational, and educational activities promoting healthy, active aging

Security and Reassurance Regular visits and phone calls to check on people who live alone * screened personnel listen, talk, and help isolated people stay in contact with the outside world

Volunteer Transportation Non-emergency transportation to medical appointments and regular activities such as grocery shopping, social gatherings, downtown visits, and out of town visits * volunteer drivers * 3 days notice appreciated