Acclaim Health is currently accepting applications for all volunteer opportunities. Please visit www.acclaimhealth.ca/volunteer to fill out an online application

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

Dementia Care

• one-on-one caregiver support
• caregiver education sessions
• adult day programs (Burlington, Oakville and Mississauga)
• memory care (respite, home safety assessment, on-going assessment of care needs)
• memory visiting (trained volunteers provide companionship, some respite)
• respite care (overnight and private respite)

Home Care

• nursing care (visiting, shift, specialty, and clinics)
• personal support (help with bathing and showering, dressing, medication supervision, skin care, exercises, etc.)
• overnight care
• housekeeping and laundry
• footcare (with fees)
• help with getting to appointments, errands, grocery shopping
• Philips Lifeline (personal medical alarm and response)

Social Supports and Care

• adult day program
• friendly visiting
• safety and wellness checks
• home support exercise program
• memory visiting
• telephone reassurance (Tele-Touch)

Palliative Care Consultation

• consultations
• education
• resources

Hospice and Bereavement

• bereavement support and support groups

Fall Prevention

• home support exercise program * in home 12-week program for older adults who cannot attend a community exercise class
• free community exercise classes throughout Halton specifically designed for older adults * classes are presented in partnership with Lifemark Seniors Wellness

Hospice Care and Bereavement Support - Emotional, social and spiritual support, companionship, respite care for people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-limiting illness * services provided at home

Tele-Touch - A telephone reassurance program where volunteer callers phone lonely, isolated or frail older adults, providing friendly conversation, security and reassurance * volunteers call according to a pre-arranged schedule * if the volunteer is unable to reach the client, the agency will follow up until we establish that the client is safe and sound * volunteer opportunities available (apply online) * also provides security check-in calls

Services and Programs:

• Foot Care
• Friendly Visiting
• Home Care
• Home Support Exercise Program
• Mississauga Club - Adult Day Program
• Palliative Care Consultation

Mon-Sun 7am-11pm (Customer service)

Referral required for some programs