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Resources for Seniors

Private Caregiving Services

  • Many private caregiving agencies exist. Prices and quality of service vary. You may find it helpful to get recommendations from colleagues and friends.Ìý
  • has a Personal Support Worker for Seniors training program. Contact the training coordinator at 514-342-0000, ext.3498 Ìýwith queries about available caregivers.
  • It may be difficult to find private caregivers who will work a night shift.Ìý
  • Before hiring a caregiver, find a list of interview questions online to ensure a thorough interview.
  • Ìýis a directory of caregivers, along with their professional profiles.

Health and Nutrition

  • Ìýprovides support services to persons with a diagnosis, as well as to caregivers and family members.
  • is a pill dispensingÌýservice offered by Jean-Coutu pharmacies. There is no fee for the service and delivery is free.Ìý
  • – serves people with mild to moderate cognitive deficit.
  • Foot care: Ask your social worker for a list of podiatrists who come to the home.
  • Meals on Wheels () delivers hot or frozen food to the home.
  • Ìýdelivers kosher hot or frozen food to the home.Ìý

Home Care Equipment and Safety

Make sure that the home is adequately and evenly lit, floor space is unobstructed, floors are not slippery and stairs are safe.ÌýSome of the safety equipment listedÌýbelowÌýmay be fully or partially covered by private insurance:Ìý

  • Bathroom grab bars
  • Shower or bathtub bench
  • Canes
  • Walkers
  • Ìýoffers medical ID personal accessories to communicate physical conditionÌýduring an emergency.
  • Ìýoffers various safety solutions for seniors.

Transportation

  • Ìýis a Societé de transport (STM) service thatÌýoffers adapted transit to persons with reduced mobility.Ìý
  • Assisted Transportation and Accompaniment Service (ATASE) drivers accompany people to andÌýfrom medical appointments. They can also stay with people during appointments.ÌýContact the Ìýfor details.
  • are granted by the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ).

Activities

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Housing Counselling

  • is a housing counselling service for seniors. Assistance with finding a retirement home, as well as other home services, are offered.
  • (publication Bel Âge)

Tax Credit

  • (Government of Canada)
  • (Revenue Quebec) for persons 70 and older.
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