WoodGreen Community Services

Seniors Wellness and Aging, Assisted Living Services (ALS) and Home and Cluster Care Services

​Full range of support programs to enable independent community living; support services include:

• personal care support - assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, other personal hygiene
• homemaking such as laundry, light housekeeping, grocery shopping
• meal preparation
• medication reminder and assistance (prescribed/pre-measured medications)
• 24-hour staffing which can respond to emergencies (except 9 Haldon Ave)
• social/recreational programs at some sites
• Cluster Care -- similar services for seniors living in group settings (6 sites)
• Cluster Care settings include a female-only residence, Chinese-language residences, English-language residences

Home at Last

• hospital discharge program for seniors to provide safe transition from hospital to home

Michael Garron to Home (MGH2Home)

• enhanced 90-day partnership program providing personal support worker (PSW), nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy support from Michael Garron Hospital discharge to home

Respite Care

• personal support workers provide relief to caregivers who support seniors in their home

Home Support

• personal support workers provide household support for seniors living at home

Right Place of Care

• personal care, security checks, light meal preparation and medication reminders for seniors living at home

Meals on Wheels

• volunteers deliver both hot and frozen meals to seniors
• safety checks upon meal delivery

Caregiver Support and Wellness

• registered social workers work with caregivers both individually and/or in groups to enhance their well-being
• explore self-care strategies, engage in creative activities, and connect with other caregivers and community resources

Exercise and Falls Prevention

• group exercises and falls prevention classes for seniors and people with disabilities living in the community

Seniors Day Programs

• recreational and therapeutic activities for older adults who are physically frail, socially isolated, have chronic health issues, memory loss and other cognitive impairments
• on-site support services include nursing, foot care, behavioural response and personal care

Transportation

• senior-friendly rides for those unable to use public transportation to day programs, medical appointments and group shopping trips
• also available to accompany seniors to medical appointments
• services provided in partnership with Toronto Ride

Visiting and Safety Services

• volunteers visit seniors for companionship and social support, safety checks

• Food - Home Delivered Meals
• Older Adults - Transportation for Older Adults