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<abbr>CARP</abbr> Canada's Association for the Fifty Plus - Winsor-Essex,ON
National advocacy group representing Canadians 50 and over. Aims to maintain legislation to protect seniors. Membership includes 50 Plus magazine. Membership offers many discounts on health and auto insurance, and banking services, travel and more
Source: CARP Canada's Association for the Fifty Plus

Adult Day Program - Windsor Regional Hospital
Caregiver relief program: offers social, recreational and caregiver relief for physically disabled individuals, frail elderly and those with early dementia.
Source: Windsor Regional Hospital

Beattie Haven Retirement Community
Resident Care-24 hours/day professional nursing coverage; 24 hours/day <abbr>P.S.W/HCA </abbr> coverage; weekly personal laundry, regular towel and linen changes, telephone jacks located in each room, television and arial hookup in each room, weekly hairdresser appointments, transportation to appointments at a charge Kitchen Services-snacks included, dietician visits, three meals perday, fresh fruit available, alternatives available for certain meal items, therapeutic diets followed for residents, nutritional assessment carried out for each resident and private dining is available Activities-daily programmed activities, regular clergy visits, church services onsite, planned trips, monthly resident council, full time social director Facility includes 32 Nursing Beds and 9 Studio Apartments (bed/sitting rooms)
Source: Beattie Haven Retirement Community

Caregiver Education Series - Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County
The Caregiver Education Series is available to family members and friends of persons with Alzheimer disease. During this six week course, many issues facing families and friends will be discussed by professionals and by the caregivers themselves.
Source: Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County

Caregiver Support Group - Alzheimer Society of Windsor - Essex County
Caregiver support groups for family members and caregiver. Information and education about Alzheimer and other dementias. Caregiver support may be one to one, groups facilitated by professional staff, groups available in city and county locations.
Source: Alzheimer Society of Windsor - Essex County

Centres for Seniors, Windsor
Seniors' centre offers social, recreational, educational, volunteer and service opportunities through centrally-located accessible facilities. Recreation options include Tai Chi classes, fitness, silversmithing, tap dancing, line dancing, arts and crafts, luncheons, cards, speakers, lectures, basic computer lessons, beginner and advanced Internet instruction. Internet access through Community Access Program (CAP) and more. Outreach services include: information and referral, foot care, friendly visitation, Telephone Assurance Program (TAP), transportation services, income tax clinics and pension information. Membership fee allows access to programs at both Centres. Day passes are available for non-members.
Source: Centres for Seniors, Windsor

Community Psychogeriatric Outreach (Mental Health Program for Older Adults)
Mental health program for seniors. Works to improve the mental health of older adults suffering from severe mental health problems. Offers in-home and clinical assessment, consultation, treatment, referral and education.
Source: Windsor Regional Hospital

Council on Aging, Windsor-Essex County
Planning and coordination services for the older adult. Coordinates and evaluates services which enhance the quality of life of seniors. Community education & advocacy.
Source: Council on Aging, Windsor-Essex County

Day Away Program
Day-away program provides stimulation and guidance for persons with Alzheimer Disease or other dementias, participation in planned activities and socialization. Full lunches, snacks and transportation is available. Support for the caregiver for a much needed break.
Source: Alzheimer Society of Windsor-Essex County

Elder Abuse Resource & Prevention Committee - Windsor/Essex County
Voluntary committee comprised of 26 community member agencies and organizations serving older adults. Educates the community about elder abuse and neglect; promotes and supports initiatives leading to prevention of elder abuse; advocates for services that prevent and/or reduce elder abuse; maintains links at the federal, provincial and municipal level to support elder abuse prevention.
Source: Elder Abuse Resource & Prevention Committee - Windsor/Essex County

Elder Abuse Response Program
Coordinates intervention services for neglected and abused older adults. Assists in developing protocols for agencies responding to suspected abuse and/or neglect. Trains service providers to recognize and respond to suspected abuse and neglect of older adults.
Source: Citizen Advovacy

Essex Community Services - Security Reassurance
Telephone safety check and support for area seniors living independently in their own homes * staff telephone registered clients at regular intervals to check on their well being and comfort * referrals and follow-up services available
Source: Essex Community Services

ESSEX RETIREES SOCIAL CLUB
Seniors club social and physical activities to increase well-being of older adults exercise classes bingo cards quilting crafts bowling and carpet bowling drama choir tai chi VON nurse available Tue afternoons for blood pressure checks and general health enquiries Community Access Program (CAP) site offering free Internet and word processing to the public planned special events Meals on Wheels Diner's Club monthly pot-luck dinner served at noon followed by social activities
Source: ESSEX RETIREES SOCIAL CLUB

Friendly Visiting - Centres for Seniors Winsor
Caring volunteers are matched with homebound seniors for social visits on a regular basis. Friends, family members, older adults themselves may request visits.
Source: Centres for Seniors Winsor

Friendly Visitor Program
Carefully selected volunteers offer their time to be spent in conversation, sharing and reading with someone who may not be able to go out and receive the same.
Source: Lakeshore Community Services

Huron Lodge
Meets the physical, psychological, spiritual, social and cultural needs of residents

In-Home Respite Program - Alzheimer Society of Windsor - Essex County
In-home respite care program, trained workers provide planned in-home relief care to caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer Disease or other dementias, focus is on client and not to household duties.
Source: Alzheimer Society of Windsor - Essex County

Meals On Wheels
Meals On Wheels' primary focus is to provide proper nutrition to the homebound elderly(55+), which in turn helps them amintain their independence and health. Services are offered, daily, weekly or just occassionally as needed.
Source: Lakeshore Community Services

Seniors at Risk
For those concerned about seniors who may be at risk, the following community service providers are available to respond to inquiries.

Seniors Transportation Service
Destinations include medical appointments, banking and shopping. Two options to choose from include agency van or individual drivers. Must be able board van with minimal assistance Advanced booking preferred.
Source: Centres for Seniors Windsor

Telephone Reassurance Program - Centres for Seniors Windsor
Telephone rassurance program provides conversation for seniors who live alone participants agree to place and receive one phone call every weekday at same time thus ensuring they are well
Source: Centres for Seniors Windsor

The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Inc.
Caregiver support group provides an opportunity for parents and caregivers to sit, discuss and share coping strategies and various issues other topics determined by participants.
Source: The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Inc.

Windsor Essex County Senior Games
Senior games events planned for winter and summer tournaments for 26 events. Includes hockey, skiing, golf, skating, card games such as bridge, euchre. Volunteers welcome!
Source: Windsor Essex County Senior Games

The Windsor-Essex County Falls Prevention Network
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit promotes healthy living. Find services, programs, news and events about your area.

Windsor-Essex Organization / Program Search
Search for services and agencies which provide French-language services in Windsor-Essex.
Source: Windsor-Essex Community Information Database