Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle, Rama, Long Term Care Liaison Supports

Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle

Site: Rama

Service: Long Term Care Liaison Supports

Record #: BAR0090

Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 28 Jul 2023

Description

Description (Service)

Long Term Liaison Services include:

Friendly visits; in-home visits, assisting with shopping needs and other daily living activities
Safety and wellness checks through regular weekly telephone calls and/or home visits
advocacy on health and related social issues
makes referrals to appropriate service providers
identifies educational opportunities for clients through workshops and seminars
assist clients with non-insured health benefits, e.g. Ontario Disability Insurance Program

Aging@Home Transportation Services

non-emergency transportation to medical appointments
transportation to cultural activities/events, traditional healers
offer standard wheelchair accessible rides, but are not equipped to provide bariatric wheelchair services
transportation appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis

Service Details

Hours	Hours vary
Areas Served	Grey County ; Muskoka District ; Simcoe County ; District of Muskoka - all areas Simcoe County - all areas north of Hwy 89 Grey County - small portion of eastern Grey County, including Maxwell and Feversham
Boundaries	North Simcoe Muskoka Home and Community Care Service Area District of Muskoka - all areas Simcoe County - all areas north of Hwy 89 Grey County - small portion of eastern Grey County, including Maxwell and Feversham
Eligibility	Long Term Liaison Supports must self-identify as First Nation, Metis or Inuit must be an older adult (55+) and/or an older adult with age related health conditions or disabilities Individual resides within North Simcoe Muskoka Home and Community Care area Aging@Home Transportation must be registered with the Long Term Liaison Program
Application	Long Term Liaison Supports Contact Long Term Care Liaisons Sue 705-627-1353, ltcp@banac.on.ca or Lisa 705-734-4262, ltcl@banac.on.ca Aging@Home Transportation call to make an appointment require that out-of-town transportation services are booked a minimum of 2 weeks in advance request that in-town transportation services are booked a minimum of 2 week in advance as well if possible
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Chippewas of Rama First Nation
Address & Map	6036 Rama Rd Unit 3 Chippewas Of Rama First Nation, ON Canada L3V 6H6
Intersection	Rama Rd and Child Rd
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Website	https://banac.on.ca/aging-well-senior-supports/
Primary Contact	Sue, Long Term Care Liaison; Phone: (Cell) 705-627-1353; Email: ltcp@banac.on.ca
Alternate Contact	Lisa, Long Term Care Liaison; Phone: (Cell) 705-734-4262; Email: ltcl@banac.on.ca
Mailing Address	6036 Rama Rd Unit 3 Chippewas Of Rama First Nation, ON Canada L3V 6H6

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