Community Care Durham

Services that support adults and their caregivers with needs related to aging, physical and/or mental health delivered in communities across Durham Region

Exercise and Falls Prevention

• offered at various locations in the community, Falls Prevention Classes
• maintain and enhance aerobic fitness, increase functional fitness, improve strength and muscular endurance, work on flexibility and maintaining joint range of motion, develop better balance and stability
• enhance overall physical and mental health
• socialize and build connections with others in their community

Foot Care Clinic

• provided by nurses trained in foot care
• 15 minute session
• cutting nails
• paring down calluses and heels
• removal of corns
• apply foot lotion
• basic foot care monitoring

Friendly Visiting

• volunteers will call clients on a regular basis who are isolated to share in some pleasant conversation

Luncheon Out

• opportunity for adults with physical disabilities and the frail elderly to enjoy a hot nutritious meal
• entertainment and health promotion/wellness demonstrations
• luncheons are held at preset times
• transportation can be arranged

Telephone Reassurance

• telephone reassurance calls may last between 5-7 minutes for a friendly check-in and brief chat
• security calls are intended for check-ins on well-being and follow a different protocol than social calls

• Food - Senior Meals