Toronto, ON, M3C 2C3
Companionship services
- available to individuals living in the community who would like to connect socially with a dedicated volunteer
- volunteers reach out in person, over the telephone, or via email and can engage in a number of different activities including: going for a walk, playing games, reading or chatting
Caregiver Support
- available to adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one or who are currently providing care to someone who is at end of life, frail, or is dealing with a long term illness.
- offers professional counseling, peer support, education and a variety of support groups geared to the needs of Caregivers
Fitness and Falls Prevention
- provides more than 200 fitness and falls prevention programs
Home Maintenance -- assistance with basic household maintenance and repairs and includes:
- outdoor maintenance
- home maintenance and repair
- snow removal and lawn care
- referrals to local businesses/ handypersons/ tradespersons
Meals Delivery
- Meals on Wheels
- hot or frozen meals
- offers a variety of special dietary requirements; individuals accessing meal services can also order Milk as part of their meal delivery
Social Work Services
- provides assessment, support, advocacy and connects clients to community resources, providing counselling, and assisting with the coordination of services
5 Deauville Lane -- affordable housing
- 62 units (14 barrier-free) for seniors and adults living with disabilities; case manager on site 1 day a week
- access to programs and services
- application through website
- supporting Mahogany Management
Transportation Services
- offers transportation services for those unable to drive or have difficulty accessing public transportation
Personal Support -- provides support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- access to Personal Support Workers who are trained to assist clients with complex needs, such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, meal assistance, palliative care, ambulation, medication management and caregiver respite
Home Support
- provides light duty home cleaning services including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, sanitizing kitchen and bathroom, essential grocery shopping
Better Living Community Centre
- fitness classes, travel opportunities, recreation and leisure activities, arts and culture programs, life-long learning courses, computer classes, workshops, social programs and special events
Adult Day Centre -- day program for frail and disabled older adults, including those with cognitive impairments
- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3 pm, Saturday 9 am-12 noon, extended hours may be arranged
- social, recreation and therapeutic programs
- lunch, snacks
- transportation available within catchment area
Toronto, ON, M4B 1E2
Toronto, ON, M4J 1L2
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
Toronto, ON, M1L 1N9
Home Support Program
- housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, banking, escort to appointments
- snow removal
- integrated program for frail adults and persons with Alzheimer Disease and related dementia
- recreation in small group settings
- meals and snacks
Meals on Wheels - 416-694-1138 ext 139, [email protected]
- hot lunches delivered to senior, ill, convalescent of disabled residents
- culturally appropriate meals
- dietary restrictions accommodated
- frozen meals, regular and pureed meals
- friendly check-in
Caregiver Support - 416-694-1138, ext 123
- support and resources for individuals and families caring for a relative or friend
- support groups and peer support
- one-on-one informal counselling
- educational workshops and activities
- events based on work of caregiving and the needs of the caregiver
Congregate Dining Program - hot nutritious meals
- recreation and social activities
- health talks
- social services
- pension and safety updates
- bus trips
Transportation -- 416-694-1138 ext 134
- transportation services for seniors 55+ who are not eligible for Wheel-Trans
- rides to medical appointments, grocery shopping, malls, errands and attendance at Warden Woods programs
- priority given to clients requesting transportation to medical appointments
- member of Toronto Ride
Toronto, ON, M4S 1A4
Toronto, ON, M4S 1A4
Multiservice community and home support agency
- meals on wheels
- adult day program
- dementia care residence
- supportive housing services
- home care
- homemaking
- case management
- information and referral
- transportation
- volunteer opportunities
Community Wellness Program
- Exercise and Social Programs, registration-based health promotion, recreational and social programs
- Meals on Wheels, Monday-Sunday, hot, frozen, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan meals and dairy-free meals, wellness bags (includes fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables)
- Farmers Market, summer food program, low cost
In-Home Services
Home help, respite care, caregiver relief
- Home at Last, hospital discharge assistance
- homemaking services
Transitional Care
Short term stays for patients leaving hospital who need support before moving back home or into long-term care
House Calls, physician-led interdisciplinary care for home-bound seniors
Supportive Housing
Services for residents at Montgomery Place, Moore Place, George Barker Manor, and Janet Magee Manor, Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation
- Ewart Angus SPRINT Home residential care home for seniors with dementia, see separate listing
Transportation
For medical appointments, shopping, personal tasks, social activities
Lead agency for Toronto Ride
Assisted transportation for frail seniors and adults with disabilities in Toronto, in partnership with other community support service agencies
Toronto, ON, M4Y 1V5
- clients are responsible for their own transportation payment
- volunteers do not provide personal vehicle transportation
Toronto, ON, M5A 3J7
Multiservice agency with programs for children, youth, adults, families and seniors, including social, recreation and education programs for individuals and families with low income
- summer day camp
- English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
- breakfast program Friday 10 am
- assistance with budgeting, identification, government forms
- income tax clinic February-April
- community development
- employment services including Literacy and Basic Skills
Seniors Services
Includes friendly visiting, telephone security check, client intervention and assistance, health education, and social, recreation and fitness programs
- home support services includes homemaking services such as laundry, vacuuming, and light shopping and meal preparation (fee)
- group shopping Fridays, includes round trip transportation to Dufferin Mall or Gerrard Square (fee)
- Mandarin Outreach, including settlement and newcomer services, social and cultural events, support groups and workshops
Assisted Living Program for Seniors
Includes personal care, essential homemaking, emergency response, and care coordination
- 3 participating buildings including Old York Tower, Performing Arts Lodge of Canada, Older Women's Network Co-op
Children and Youth Support
One-on-one peer counselling, and social, recreational, and educational activities
Dixon Hall Music School
Includes individual or group lessons, fees on a sliding scale
Growing Up Healthy Downtown for families of young people in Regent Park, see separate listing
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
Toronto, ON, M5A 4G2
Adult Day Program
- fitness, social and recreational activities with a hot lunch at noon
- group activities
Active Living Center
- fitness, social and recreational activities
- health and well-being promotion
Case management
- navigation
- referral to social and medical service systems
In-Home Services
- light house cleaning
- grocery shopping
- activation
Community meals -- Monday-Friday lunch at noon
Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7
Senior's program
- outreach support to Indigenous seniors
- social safety visits and reassurance check
- social activities and congregate dining
- friendly visiting
Personal support work
- personal care
- housekeeping
- transportation
- shopping assistance
Adult case management program, support services
Cultural and recreational services
- emphasis on Native culture
- arts and crafts
- Ojibwa and Mohawk children and adult language classes
- Cedar basket, gift shop
- drumming, singing, language, cooking, craft online workshops
- Dodem Kanonhsa Cultural Facility in partnership with Inidigenous Services Canada
- women and men's circles
- teaching circles
- visiting Elder, mental health counsellor
Other services
- information and referral
- advocacy
- urban orientation
- meeting space for rent
- volunteer opportunities
Food rescue projects in partnership with Second Harvest Food Support Committee
Educate Me
Virtual learning programs, registration required, contact for details on start dates and time
- digital technology education for seniors
Seniors Ride Program
For isolated seniors, who require transportation assistance for shopping, banking, medical appointments
- transportation provided by screened volunteers
- 1 hour of service is provided per appointment
Yoga classes for seniors
Toronto, ON, M5T 1H1
Adult Day Program -- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3:30 pm, weekday extended hours, Saturday 10 am-3 pm, available in Scarborough and Richmond Hill
- for persons 50 years and older with special needs, such as physical frailty or mild memory impairment, in need of supervised, structured setting
- social and recreation activities, lunch, snack
- personal care and health related services -- exercise, foot care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy
- transportation available
Chinese Bereavement Services -- culturally specific bereavement services
- individual support and self help group
- public education, seminars, workshops
- information and referral
Chronic Disease Self Management Program -- 6 week workshop for adults with chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis
- individual counselling with nurse, dietitian and social worker
- health and education workshops, seminars
- caregiver education and support
- information and referral
- workshop licensed by Self-Management Resource Centre
Community Outreach -- outreach programs for those living in seniors apartments and suburban areas
- retirement groups
- seniors self help groups
- community, wellness and health education
- caregiver support, volunteer development
Community support services -- escort to medical appointments, telephone security checks, friendly visiting, hospice visiting, grocery shopping, client intervention and assistance -- free
- transportation -- fee
- referrals, follow up
Elder Abuse Prevention Program -- Chinese Elder Abuse Helpline 416-502-2321, elder abuse education, supportive counselling
Geriatric Assessment & Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team -- wrap around supported care and services with individualized comprehensive geriatric assessment
- intensive case management, personalized care plan
- service navigation
Home care services -- home help, homemaking, respite care, palliative care -- fee
Personal Care Program -- for seniors living in the community requiring higher level of care
- care coordination
- scheduled and unscheduled personal support workers' visit, security check
Integrated Dialysis Care Program -- Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses visit home peritoneal dialysis patients at their home
- health maintenance, nutritional counselling
Supportive housing services -- for seniors requiring higher level of care, 24 hour on site services at Alexandra Park Apartments and Tam O'Shanter Towers, emergency response services
Wellness and Social Program -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 50 years and older
- drop-in centre, friendship groups, interest classes, outings, congregate dining
ON, M1W 2R9
ON, M1M 3W4
such as grocery shopping and banking * volunteer drivers and trained staff escort clients who are unable to use public transportation on their own due to a disability or frail condition
Toronto, ON, M6J 3A2
Includes snacks, hot meals and assistance with personal care
- Alzheimer Day Program and Frail Elderly Program
- social and recreation activities
- daily fee
Intake, information and referral, case management, crisis intervention, social work, caregiver support, and individual and family counselling
- education, training and support for individuals caring for frail or disabled family members
- support groups
- information sessions
- advocacy
- assistance in locating health care services, financial benefits and other community resources
Drop-in programs including fitness, recreation (sewing, woodworking, crafts),educational workshops and wellness seminars
- day trips
- activities in English, Portuguese, Vietnamese
- $15 annual membership
Seniors create and perform short plays on elder abuse prevention and health promotion
Home Support Services
Meals on Wheels (Chinese, western, South Asian and frozen meals)
Home Help
- light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, Monday-Friday
- group shopping, transportation for medical appointments and wellness programs
- participates in Toronto Ride
- bathing, dental hygiene, light housekeeping, Monday-Sunday
- friendly visiting, security checks
Personal support and caregiver relief
Supportive Housing
On-site and on-call support services for residents of May Robinson Apartments and Springhurst Manor, with physical or chronic health problems that require consistent monitoring and supervision, includes personal support and emergency response available Monday-Sunday 24 hours
ON, M1H 2A4
Toronto, ON, M2M 4G8
Rides to and from:
- medical appointments
- can take to and pick up from major hospitals in the Toronto region - contact to find out if particular hospital would be included in this service
- regularly scheduled shopping trips
- A Day Away Club
- The Active Living Centre
Toronto, ON, M1W 3W6
Toronto, ON, M6M 1T4
Adult and Alzheimer day programs, case management, health and wellness programs, home help and respite care, Meals on Wheels, assisted living and transportation services
Adult Day Programs
- including centre-based recreational, motivational and therapeutic activities for adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities
- includes meals
- some transportation available
- fees based on service level
Case Management, Information and Referrals
- assistance for adults 55 years and older in navigating health and social service systems, planning and coordinating service
- help arranging health services, home supports, transportation, meals
- form filing, including rental applications, tax filing, completing CPP and other income support applications
- caregiver support group referrals, education and training
Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors
- in-person and virtual drop-in programs for independent adults
- social, recreation and exercise programs
- health promotion workshops, clinics
Home Support Services
- in-home personal care and support services, including home help, respite care, and assisted living for seniors to remain independent in their own home;
- light housekeeping
- short-term and long-term personal care services
- caregiver relief and support
- free, based on assessment
- available in designated community housing buildings in west Toronto
Meals on Wheels
- meal delivery, includes safety and wellness checks, hot meals, frozen meals, fruit and vegetables
- Ukrainian and Italian meals available
Transportation Services
- part of Toronto Ride program, includes door-to-door assisted rides for frail seniors and/or adults with disabilities
Toronto, ON, M1V 0G2
Adult Day Program -- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3:30 pm, weekday extended hours, Saturday 10 am-3 pm, available in Scarborough and Richmond Hill
- for persons 50 years and older with special needs, such as physical frailty or mild memory impairment, in need of supervised, structured setting
- social and recreation activities, lunch, snack
- personal care and health related services -- exercise, foot care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy
- transportation available
Chinese Bereavement Services -- culturally specific bereavement services, including individual support and self help group
- public education, seminars, workshops, information and referral and supportive counselling
Chronic Disease Self Management Program -- 6 week workshop for adults with chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis
- individual counselling with nurse, dietitian and social worker
- health and education workshops, seminars
- caregiver education and support
- information and referral
- workshop licensed by Self-Management Resource Centre
Community Outreach -- outreach programs for those living in seniors apartments and suburban areas, retirement groups,seniors self help groups
- community, wellness and health education
- caregiver support, volunteer development
Community support services -- client intervention and assistance, telephone security checks, friendly visiting, hospice visiting -- free
- congregate dining -- fee, subsidies available
- transportation for medical appointment, transportation -- fee
- referrals, follow up
Elder Abuse Prevention Program -- Chinese Elder Abuse Helpline 416-502-2321, elder abuse education, supportive counselling and support group
Geriatric Assessment & Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team -- wrap around supported care and services with individualized comprehensive geriatric assessment
- intensive case management, personalized care plan
- service navigation
Home care services -- home help, homemaking, respite care, palliative care -- fee
Personal Care Program -- for seniors living in the community requiring higher level of care, care coordination, scheduled and unscheduled personal support workers' visit, security check
Transitional Care Respite Stay Program -- short stay transitional care for individuals recuperating from illness/hospitalization and respite (caregiver relief) -- fee
Integrated Dialysis Care Program -- Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses visit home peritoneal dialysis patients at their home
- health maintenance, nutritional counselling
Supportive housing services -- for seniors requiring higher level of care, 24 hour on site services at Alexandra Park Apartments and Tam O'Shanter Towers, emergency response service
Senior Active Living Center -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 55 years and older
Toronto, ON, M6P 4E5
Adult and Alzheimer day programs, case management, health and wellness programs, home help and respite care, Meals on Wheels, assisted living and transportation services
Adult Day Programs
- including centre-based recreational, motivational and therapeutic activities for adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities
- includes meals
- some transportation available
- fees based on service level
Case Management, Information and Referrals
- assistance for adults 55 years and older in navigating health and social service systems, planning and coordinating service
- help arranging health services, home supports, transportation, meals
- form filing, including rental applications, tax filing, completing CPP and other income support applications
- caregiver support group referrals, education and training
Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors
- in-person and virtual drop-in programs for independent adults
- social, recreation and exercise programs
- health promotion workshops, clinics
Home Support Services
- in-home personal care and support services, including home help, respite care, and assisted living for seniors to remain independent in their own home;
- light housekeeping
- short-term and long-term personal care services
- caregiver relief and support
- free, based on assessment
- available in designated community housing buildings in west Toronto
Meals on Wheels
- meal delivery, includes safety and wellness checks, hot meals, frozen meals, fruit and vegetables
- Ukrainian and Italian meals available
Transportation Services
- part of Toronto Ride program, includes door-to-door assisted rides for frail seniors and/or adults with disabilities
ON, M1V 5L3
ON, M1V 5L3
Support services for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes and community for as long as possible * referral to other community services
Services and Programs:
- Active Senior and Outreach Program
- Adult Day Program
- Adult Day Program for Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
- Caregiver Education and Support Services
- Chinese Evergreen Manor - Supportive Housing for Older Adults
- Congregate Dining Program
- Finch
- Friendly Visiting
- Long-Term Care Home
- Security Check
- Seniors' Intervention and Assistance Services
- Transportation Services
- Villa Elegance - Assisted Living Services for High Risk Seniors
- Yee Hong Garden Terrace - Assisted Living Service for High Risk Seniors
Toronto, ON, M9N 3P5
Health and wellness, social and educational programs and services
- hearing clinics
- fitness classes
- information and referral -- pensions, health, food
- lunch program
- low vision support groups
- transportation for shopping and social outings
- volunteer opportunities
Centro Esperanza -- fitness, educational and recreational activities for Spanish speakers
Toronto, ON, M8Y 0C5
Gentle Fitness for Seniors - Increase fitness levels, gain more energy by flexibility training led by a certified fitness instructor * learn about health, wellness and nutrition
Shopping Trips - A shuttle bus, for seniors and those with disability and mobility issues, for grocery shopping to No Frills located at Queensway and Royal York * participants are picked up and returned to their home
