Canadian Red Cross Society - Chatham-Kent Branch - Let's Go Home with Homeward Bound

Application

Call * accepts referrals from health care providers, community agencies, families, and self-referrals

Eligibility / Target Population

Varies per program

Fees

None

Languages

English

Language Notes

French programs offered * French website

Area Served

Chatham-Kent

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Short term program, temporary bundle of transitional support services intended to assist older adults returning home from a hospitalization including an Emergency room trip.

The following criteria have to be met:

over age 55
planned or recent discharge from hospital back to home
be medically safe for discharge
has limited support from family and friends or lives alone
willing to accept services

Bundle of services includes:

transportation home from hospital
up to two additional round trip rides to follow up medical appointments
wellness checks
socialization visits
light housekeeping (sweeping, mopping, dishes, laundry, etc.)
grocery shopping
meal prep
up to four days worth of frozen meals
information and referrals to other community supports required to help client's stay at home

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