- Description
- Reduces isolation in older adults (65+) by providing friendly social contact and physical activity (depending on ability) * all volunteers are supervised by Care Managers and training is provided
Services include:
Friendly visiting- volunteers provide one-on-one support and friendship to frail or isolated seniors 65+ living alone in their own home, apartment or retirement home where they are unable to leave their residence without assistance
- visits may include in-home visits as well as accompaniment in the community for errands, shopping and outings (depending on the ability of the client) * once a week for 1-2 hours
Memory visiting- provides companionship and physical activity for people experiencing memory loss and the early stages of dementia
- consists of about one hour weekly in-home visits or short outings (depending on the ability of the client)
- visits are provided by specially trained volunteers
- Eligibility
- Older adults with a valid Ontario Health Card who live alone in Halton and those who early stage cognitive impairment due to dementia, stroke or injury
Residency Requirements: Halton Region - Application Process
- Referral form available online
- Phone
- 905-827-8800
- Toll Free
- 1-800-387-7127
- Fax
- 905-847-2348
- Web Site
- acclaimhealth.ca/programs/social-supports/volunteer-friendly-visiting-for-older-adults/
- Languages
- English
- Contact
- Tanya Peche-Hopley, Friendly Visiting Care Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2329 - Fees
- No fees
- Social Media
- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- Halton Information Providers
- Last Verified On
- February 2, 2026
- Address
- 2370 Speers Rd
Oakville, ON, L6L 5M2
Intersection: Bronte Rd and Speers Rd; Oakville (West Oakville)
Acclaim Health Site Location: Oakville - Head Office
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- Fully Accessible
- Hours of Operation
- Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
- Service Area(s)
- Halton Region
