Lumacare - Home At Last (HAL) Program

Application

Hospital staff such as GEM Nurse, Discharge Planner, Social Workers or Nurse In-charge can make a referral

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Seniors 65 and up * older adults ages under 65 with related physical disabilities leaving the hospital * A client must be able to ambulate and require one-person assistance

Fees

Free for qualifying patients being released from participating hospitals. The Ministry of Health covers all costs for this service. There are no charges for patients participating in the program. Patients only pay for any groceries and prescriptions that are picked up.

Contacts

Kathy Kalras - Program Supervisor
kkalras@lumacare.ca

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

North York and area

Description of Services:

Helps individuals transition back into the comfort of their own home after a brief or extended stay at a local hospital * help coordinate the support services individuals may need during this time of transition

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

makes the transition from hospital to home easy and comfortable
provides a trained and caring Personal Support Worker, who will go home with the patient and stay until they are settled
provides reliable and comfortable transportation
prepares a small meal or snack on the day the discharged patient returns home
helps patients feel safe, secure and cared for in their own home
picks up groceries, prescriptions, and medical equipment, if required
follow up call and assessment post discharge

Patients are responsible for the items on the following checklist

being organized, dressed and ready to go home by time of discharge
making sure that all your belongings are packed and ready to leave the hospital
making sure you have your house keys
setting up your future medical appointments
having enough money for groceries and for any medications that need to be picked up