Our volunteers provide seniors with door-to-door escorts to medical appointments.
Quick facts
Service type: Seniors
Eligibility: Adults 55+ or living with disabilities, early dementia or Alzheimer’s. Clients must be able to get in and out of vehicles without assistance. This service is not intended for regular ongoing appointments.
Delivery: In person
Fee: Free. Clients are required to arrange their own transportation.
Program dates: Year-round
Program description
This service provides adults 55+ or living with disabilities, early dementia or Alzheimer’s with door-to-door escorts to medical appointments. Our volunteers meet clients at their homes, ensure that they are safe and comfortable during transit and assist with translation during appointments, where possible.
Operated in partnership with Fife House, this site has 112 mixed units and offers supportive housing for Fife House clients living with HIV/AIDS and frail seniors receiving WoodGreen assisted living services. It also hosts an 11-unit transitional housing program for individuals living with HIV/AIDS and working toward permanent housing.
Our team delivers hot and frozen meals to seniors and adults living with disabilities. We also provide at-home security and wellness checks and help with accessing local services.
In person
Seniors 55+ and adults living with disabilities who are unable to prepare nutritious meals (as per Canada’s Food Guide)
On-call crisis intervention and outreach for older adults (65+) with dementia, addictions or mental illness. Our response team is available daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
In person, on the phone
Adults 65+ or age 55 – 64 with geriatric presentation
We offer supervised group activities for dependent adults living with Alzheimer’s, disabilities or frailty. On-site support services include leisure activities, meals and personal care.