Care at Home April

Mission: Vision: 2 Build healthy communities through care and support In partnership, we: - Provide a comprehensive range of health and support services for people of all ages in the City of Kawartha Lakes - Engage the public in the pursuit of lifestyles that create a sense of community and improve quality of life

Community Care Values: Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence 3

Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes Health and community support agency Range of services designed to promote health for all ages and the independence of seniors and special needs clients Three service areas: – Community Support Services – Community Health Centre – Hospice Services 4

Programs & Services Community Support Services Helping seniors and adults with special needs live independently, and stay active and engaged 5

Programs & Services Primary Care, Health Promotion and Wellness Community Health Centre – primary care for all ages Health Promotion Dental Health – dental clinic for low income individuals 6

Programs & Services Hospice Services Enhancing quality of life for individuals and families facing life-threatening illness and grief...Volunteer visiting in hospital or home, support groups and Palliative Care Community Team 7

Supporting Caregivers For many people, caring for older adults who are frail or have disabilities is a part of daily life. However, this kind of care giving can be very demanding and a challenge to do alone. Community Care offers Support Respite Education and Information 8

Who are Caregivers The CE LHIN’s April 2009 “Caregiver Support and Well-Being Priority Project” defines "caregivers" as "family members or friends who provide both short term and on going care and assistance, without pay, to those in need of support due to physical, cognitive, mental health or addiction conditions throughout the continuum of care". 9

Importance of Caregivers Care giving by family and friends is integral to maintaining the health and well-being of individuals living with chronic health conditions, disabilities or needs related to aging Informal caregiver roles are increasingly important, especially with the aging population Caregivers may be balancing competing demands Their stress levels may increase in parallel with the needs of the individuals they are caring for Caregivers themselves may need assistance to undertake and maintain their care giving role 10

Basket of Services CCCKL Support Caregiver Support Groups Diners Clubs Emergency Response Friendly Visiting/Reassurance Home Help & Maintenance Hospital to Home (HAL/HF) Meals on Wheels Supportive Housing & Assisted Living Services Transportation – volunteer, specialized 11

Basket of Services CCCKL Respite Adult Day Program In Home Respite Palliative Support Education Access to workshops and information Hospice lending library 12

In Home Respite Personal Care Homemaking Personal Support Worker Respite for the caregiver Service plan based on Community Health Assessment 13

Adult Day Program Activation, recreation and social supports for frail older adults, adults with developmental or physical disabilities and individuals with dementia Respite for the caregiver Six locations throughout CKL, Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Little Britain and Omemee 14

Caregiver Support Groups Connect with others who share similar experiences Explore the challenges of care giving Explore self-care Gain new knowledge and skills Share information about community resources Three groups a month; Fenelon Falls on the first Wednesday in the afternoon, Lindsay on the first Wednesday in the evening and Lindsay on the second Wednesday in the morning at Hospice Services 15

Hospice Services Palliative Care Programs Volunteer Visiting Programs Cancer Support Groups Caregiver Support PCCT (Palliative Care Community Team)  Health System Navigation & Referral  Caregiver Support  Individual Counselling  Support Groups 16

Hospice Services Grief and Bereavement 1:1 bereavement volunteer companion Recently bereaved group 10-week Moving Through Grief Children grief programs Teen program Suicide loss support 17

Community Health Centre Variety of primary care, wellness and health promotion services Stroke Survivor Support Group: Two monthly groups, one in Lindsay and one in Bobcaygeon for individuals who are recovering from strokes and their caregivers GAIN Community Team (Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network): Goal is to keep frail seniors over the age of 65 with complex needs in their own home 18

Other Community Supports Home support services are also available from non profit and private businesses in CKL. Alzheimer Society – education and support groups for individuals with dementia and their caregivers Acquired Brain Injury – education, support groups and day programs for individuals with brain injury and their caregivers Personal Care and Homemaking Providers, both for profit and non-profit including VON, St. Elizabeth Health Care, Red Cross Society, Rest Assure 19

Further Information: Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes Health & Support Services 34 Cambridge St. S., 2 nd floor, Lindsay ON K9V 3B8 (705) or Website: 20

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