Victorian Order of Nurses - Oxford

Supports for older adults, adults and children with disabilities and caregivers * helps people remain independent in their own homes and community for as long as possible

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• Adult Day Program Caregiver Support Program Meetings for peer support and discussion, with educational videos, guest speakers and conversation, for family and friends who are caregivers
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• Bereavement Support Companionship, respite care and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness * bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close * services can be provided at home and at Sakura House * children's and teen's bereavement programs available
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• Home At Last Program (HAL) Assistance for adults returning home from a hospital stay
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• Home Help Program Assistance with daily chores, such as laundry, light housekeeping, errands, grocery shopping, and meal preparation * Home Helpers can be scheduled weekly, bi-weekly, monthly * for older adults and adults with disabilities
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• Meals on Wheels Hot meals delivered between 11:30am-12:30pm
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• Special Services at Home and Passport Program Respite support for children 0-17 years of age who have a developmental and/or physical disability
  • provides temporary relief to caregivers 
  • support may be provided by Support Workers screened by VON and matched with families based upon needs
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• Transportation Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments * volunteer drivers * door to door services * trips must be pre-arranged
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• Volunteer Visiting Regular weekly volunteer visits to older adults and people with disabilities * volunteer visitors are matched one to one with clients to provide companionship and support * visits may involve conversation, sharing an activity in the home, cards or board games, and going out for a drive or coffee * virtual/phone visits also available

Services and Programs:

• Adult Day Program - Ingersoll
• Adult Day Program - Tillsonburg
• Adult Day Program - Woodstock
• SMART® Exercise and Falls Prevention
• Stroke and Aphasia Support Services