Other Supports

Other supports

A compact 2GB key preloaded with over 150 prompts to make knowing more easy.

It’s unobtrusive size means it fits easily on a keychain or a lanyard, it’s a classy gift sporting a sleek metal finish & a velvet pouch with the words “About Me” on one side and our logo on the other. It comes pre-loaded with over 150 prompts intended to help anyone you choose to share it with to get to know your loved one better. Covering topics that they still like to talk about, things that may trigger anxiety or tears, topics of comfort, pride and value, activities they enjoy doing, favourite food, preferred clothing or time for showering, names or photos of people that they still recognize and hope to see or talk about and so much more. Adapt it to serve your needs and share with day program staff, LTC staff, home care workers, grandkids or neighbours who can use it to connect with your loved one. Plenty of space to also upload music, photos – even videos. A great joint activity or have Joanne start the upload as part of your services. Gold or Black $21.95 Includes delivery. Click to order: PayPal – A Key About Me

(Wait & email us for 20% off orders of 5 or more USB keys).

When you want to show that you support people living with dementia and you want a simple way to tell others how they can also provide support – the LUV lapel pin is the perfect way to do so. A sturdy black pin with the acronym LUV is a conversation starter where you can share that if someone will just listen, value and understand – then a person with dementia at any stage will know that you care. Comes with a cue card reminding you of what the acronym stands for. Order yours today. Only 11.95 (free shipping within Canada). Click to order: PayPal – Advocacy Pin

(Wait & email to get 20% off on orders of 10 or more pins).

A Recreationist’s Guide to Easy & Inclusive Program Design

A guide to creating or adapting recreational activities so that everyone can enjoy the fun. Covers issues that arise from arthritis, to concussion, to vision loss and so much more. It also includes ideas for cultural celebrations to ensure that everyone feels welcome. Great for Recreationists in retirement homes or anyone seeking to make activities more welcoming. $26.95 Available on Amazon.ca

Link: A Recreationists Guide

Alzheimers & Dementia: Quick answers to common questions

A pocket book that addresses the most confounding questions about trying to live with or support a person who has dementia. Concise answers giving insight and brief instructions on how to cope. $9.75 Available on Amazon.ca Link: Quick Answers

Caregiver Tips for Daily Living
Managing Stress as a Caregiver
Creating a Safe Home Environment

GAS & Dementia: Exploring grief, aggression, sexuality and dementia

A book that addresses issues that most education sessions and teachers don’t explore. Tackling the tough issues, throwing light on the what, why and how de-escalate or curb unwanted behaviours this book comes packed with resources relevant to those living in and around Halton Region. Although the title highlights some of the primary unspoken issues, challenges such as wandering, hallucinations, delusions and paranoia (amongst others) are explored. Read it cover to cover or pick your topic and dive in. $39.95 Available on Amazon.ca Link: GAS & Dementia

Long Term Care Guide

2025 Version Available Now

This guide covers essential questions about Long Term Care (LTC) in Ontario and has specific information about LTC homes in Halton region.

Inside you’ll find information such as: the cost for LTC, available funding and general requirements of service provision in Ontario.

The guide also gives an overview of each LTC home in Halton region giving information about: number of residents; the “feel” or ambiance of the place; special features or qualities; how many single and double occupancy rooms; “secure” units and the intent of having this option; a sample menu; sample recreation schedule and check lists to help guide you on your journey.

Intended to remove some of the worry and work – the guide allows you to control the narrative and the timeline as you decide what best fits your needs.

$24.95 Available on Amazon: Guide to Long Term Care: In Halton Region

Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (free legal/advocacy support): www.acelaw.ca

Steps to Justice (online resource/answers): https://stepstojustice.ca/

COAST: (provides services to people experiencing a crisis related to mental health & addictions – call anytime) https://halton.cmha.ca/our-services/in-a-crisis/

Distress Centre of Halton (open 24 hrs, also offers a friendship chat to reduce stress): www.dchalton.ca

Halton Multicultural Council: (“help with all your aspects of life in Canada”) https://hmcconnections.com/

Halton Newcomers Network: (immigrants, citizenship, driving, health insurance) http://www.welcometohalton.ca/en/newcomerstrategy/Pages/default.aspx

Indus Group: (health, families, newcomers, housing) https://www.induscs.ca/

Peel Aboriginal Network: (families, justice, housing, wellness, programs) https://ofifc.org/friendship-centre/the-indigenous-network/

Yee Hong Centre: (long term care, community supports, day program, housing, hospice, training) https://www.yeehong.com/

Various Community Supports Directory (library, youth, Seniors, parenting, health, safety): https://opl.ca/Library-Services/Community-Services/Halton-Community-Services-Directory

Various Community Supports Directory: (income, food, transport, Indigenous, sport, Senior, etc etc): https://www.hipinfo.ca/ …and….. http://seniors.hipinfo.ca/ “HealthLine” for HNHB Halton or Hamilton regions – one sample: http://hnhbhealthline.ca/listCategories.aspx?id=10019

NICE (National initiative for care of the elderly – information about consent, caregiving & finances): www.Nicenet.ca/tools

Doctors House Call Service (OHIP covered): In home treatment of acute, episodic illness and injury for patients unable to leave their home and visit the doctor’s office 905-634-4619 https://sites.google.com/view/doctorshousecallservicecon/home?pli=1

Ontario Health at Home (formerly Home & Community Care, “the LHIN”, ”CCAC”): Oakville/North Halton: https://healthcareathome.ca/mississauga-halton/ 905 855 9090

Burlington: http://healthcareathome.ca/region/hamilton-niagara-haldimand-brant 905 639 5228

March of Dimes: (rehab, support, technology, skills rehab, post stroke program) https://www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca

Dorothy Ley Hospice (any diagnosis, onsite, education, bereavement, EOL care – located in Mississauga): https://dlhospice.org/

Heart House (any diagnosis, education, bereavement & EOL support in home – located in Mississauga): https://hearthousehospice.com/about-us/

Ian Anderson (primarily cancer, will consider other diagnoses, EOL, onsite – located in Oakville): https://www.ianandersonhouse.com/

Townsend Smith (pending onsite hospice – based in North Halton): https://www.townsend-smith.ca/

Air Pod: Available from many retailers, online and in store.

Lifesaver Program: by Halton Police. Wearable tracker – wrist.

Pocket Finder: http://pocketfinder.com/personaltracker

Safe Tracks: http://www.safetracksgps.com

Subscription based models summary: info courtesty of University of Waterloo

Vulnerable Persons Registry: https://www.haltonpolice.ca/services/vpregistry/index/php

ACE, Advocacy Centre for Elderly: (about LTC issues): http://www.advocacycentreelderly.org/long-term_care_homes_-_introduction.php

Checklist (what to look for): https://www.ontario.ca/files/2021-12/mltc-visiting-a-long-term-care-home-checklist-en–2021-12-15.pdf

Gov’t of Ontario: https://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/maid/docs/maid.pdf

BounceBack Ontario (guided self help for anxiety/depression): https://bouncebackontario.ca/

Bob Rumball Association for the Deaf (mental health support for hearing impaired) https://www.ementalhealth.ca/index.php?ID=11536&m=record

Canadian Mental Health Association (CamH: mental health & addiction) https://www.camh.ca/

Halton Healthcare – Outpatient Mental Health Services: long term support for persons with severe & persistent mental illness resulting in functional impairment. http://www.haltonhealthcare.on.ca/services_/28763/t28545-mental-health/t28293-adult-mental-health/s76221-community-case-management

One Link (single point of access for referrals to publically funded addictions and mental health providers – Mississauga and Halton): http://www.mhcentralintake.com/

CDC (Centre for Disease Control Canada) & Cannabis for pain: https://www.cdc.gov/marijuana/health-effects/chronic-pain.html

Chronic Pain Clinic Info: https://www.ontario.ca/page/chronic-pain-clinics

Supported via HCCSS in Halton region: https://www.mississaugahaltonhealthline.ca/listServicesDetailed.aspx?id=10668&region=Milton

Considerations to using a kit: https://nelliganlaw.ca/blog/will-kits-understanding-the-consequences-of-do-it-yourself-estate-planning/

12 documents to consider for EOL: https://www.freewill.com/learn/end-of-life-planning-checklist

Dying with Dignity (advanced care planning): https://www.dyingwithdignity.ca/education-resources/advance-care-planning-kit/

Free Will (checklist & forms): https://www.freewill.com/learn/end-of-life-planning-checklist or https://www.lawdepot.ca/contracts/canada-last-will-and-testament/?loc=CAON&pid=googleppc-21961358775-535187475490_sl-ggkey_free%20will%20kit&gclid=Cj0KCQiA99ybBhD9ARIsALvZavXeGgJinbX3O_lm36dNpwHEkBbbotUR10YRMP9M5wG-Jz3AuaOERCsaAh-nEALw_wcB#.Y3gUXnbMK5c

Acclaim Health Virtual program: https://acclaimhealth.ca/virtual-club/

Adult Day Programs: Acclaim Health and Memory & Co

Libraries: https://www.bpl.on.ca/events ; https://www.hhpl.on.ca/en/index.aspx ;

https://opl.ca/Online-Resources ; https://www.mpl.on.ca/

Telepals: https://www.burlington.ca/en/recreation/free-dial-in-adult-programs.aspx