Acclaim Health

Site: Oakville - Head Office

Service: Community Support Services

Record #: MHH0374
Last Full Update: 24 Apr 2023

Memos and Bulletins

Public Comments

Acclaim Health is currently accepting applications for all volunteer opportunities. Please visit www.acclaimhealth.ca/volunteer to fill out an online application

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-827-8800
Toll Free Phone 1-800-387-7127
Fax 905-827-3390
E-Mail mcameron@acclaimhealth.ca
Website www.acclaimhealth.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, Twitter Twitter, YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Kelly McWilliams, Director, Health Services; Email: kmcwilliams@acclaimhealth.ca
Alternate Contact Patricia Blakeley, Director, Community Support Services; Email: pblakeley@acclaimhealth.ca
Contact Form acclaimhealth.ca/contact

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Primary Executive Cindy Heintz, Board Chair
Alternate Executive Angela Brewer, Chief Executive Officer; Email: abrewer@acclaimhealth.ca
Funding Ontario health (Central) * Donations * United Way of Halton and Hamilton

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible

Dementia Care

  • one-on-one caregiver support
  • caregiver education sessions
  • adult day programs (Burlington, Oakville and Mississauga)
  • memory care (respite, home safety assessment, on-going assessment of care needs)
  • memory visiting (trained volunteers provide companionship, some respite)
  • respite care (overnight and private respite)


Home Care

  • nursing care (visiting, shift, specialty, and clinics)
  • personal support (help with bathing and showering, dressing, medication supervision, skin care, exercises, etc)
  • overnight care
  • housekeeping and laundry
  • footcare (with fees)
  • help with getting to appointments, errands, grocery shopping
  • Philips Lifeline (personal medical alarm and response)


Social Supports and Care

  • adult day program
  • friendly visiting
  • safety and wellness checks
  • home support exercise program
  • memory visiting
  • Tele-Touch


Palliative Care Consultation

  • consultations
  • education
  • resources


Hospice and Bereavement

  • bereavement support and support groups
  • hospice palliative helpline
  • grief and bereavement resources


Fall Prevention

  • home support exercise program * in home 12-week program for older adults who cannot attend a community exercise class
  • free community exercise classes throughout Halton specifically designed for older adults * classes are presented in partnership with Lifemark Seniors Wellness



Hospice Care and Bereavement Support - Emotional, social and spiritual support, companionship, respite care for people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-limiting illness * services provided at home

Tele-Touch - A telephone reassurance program where volunteer callers phone lonely, isolated or frail older adults, providing friendly conversation, security and reassurance * volunteers call according to a pre-arranged schedule * if the volunteer is unable to reach the client, the agency will follow up until we establish that the client is safe and sound * volunteer opportunities available (apply online) * also provides security check-in calls

Services and Programs:

  • Friendly Visiting
  • Home Care
  • Home Support Exercise Program
  • Mississauga Club - Adult Day Program
  • Palliative Care Consultation
Hours

Mon-Sun 7am-11pm (Customer service)

Areas Served Halton Region
Boundaries Halton Region
Eligibility Older adults and people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports
Application

Referral required for some programs

Languages English
Fees Varies per program and services

Site Information

Site Location Oakville (West Oakville)
Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
2370 Speers Rd
Oakville, ON L6L 5M2
Intersection Bronte Rd and Speers Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Nongovernmental Agency Departments ~ Health Issues

Copyright

Copyright Information This listing is copyright © 2024 Home and Community Care Support Services Mississauga Halton

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