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Community Health Services - Canadian Red CrossAddress: 4210 Dundas St, Etobicoke, M8X 1Y6Phone: 416-236-3180 Fax: Email: toronto@redcross.ca Website: www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=007184&tid=071 Major Intersection: Dundas St W - Prince Edward Dr N Map: LHIN: Toronto Central LHIN Subregion: West Predominant Culture: |
| Home Healthcare Equipment Services | |
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| Cost: | All equipment is provided at a minimal cost per month per item. The Red Cross does not sell equipment. |
| Population Served: | Any individual who requires an equipment loan on a short term basis. Some items require written authorization from a health care professional. |
| Area Served: | Metropolitan Toronto |
| Additional Information: | Please contact us at 416-236-3180 to make arrangements for this service. Open 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Short term service loan of assistive devices and home health care equipment. Equipment can be rented for a maximum period of 3 months. Some items require written authorization from a Health Care professional. Home service delivery is available in the GTA for a small fee. Equipment includes: Wheelchairs, Walkers, Rollator walkers, Canes, Crutches, Bath seats, Bath transfer benches, Commodes, Versa frames, Raised toilet seats, Wheeled commodes, Wheeled walkers, Tub grab bars |
| Last Updated: | December 2008 |
| Meals on Wheels | |
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| Cost: | Hot meals for $5.75 each. Available Monday through Friday, delivered at lunchtime. Frozen meals, for weekend and evening use, can be purchased in packages of five from our menu and ordered for delivery during the week - $28.75 per package. Call 416-236-3180 for full range of prices. |
| Population Served: | Seniors living alone, Chronically ill, Disabled people, Patients recovering from illness, People unable to cook for themselves |
| Area Served: | Etobicoke |
| Additional Information: | Please contact us at 416-236-3180 to make arrangements for this service. An assessment will be conducted over the phone to determine eligibility. Special diets and needs can be accommodated with meals that are low fat, low cholesterol, minced, pureed, suitable for diabetics or culturally appropriate. |
| Last Updated: | December 2008 |
| Transportation Services | |
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| Cost: | Fees are based on distance traveled. Call 416-236-3180 for rates. |
| Population Served: | For individuals who cannot use public transit due to mobility constraints. Rides are provided to medical appointments, shopping and social events. |
| Area Served: | Metropolitan Toronto |
| Additional Information: | Please call 416-236-3180 to make arrangements for this service. An escort must accompany anyone who:
Cancellations received after 12:00 p.m. on the day before a scheduled ride and no-shows will be charged the regular one-way fee. If a client has difficulty communicating over the phone, a family member or social worker can take responsibility for scheduling. |
| Last Updated: | December 2008 |
Organizations in Toronto offering dementia related programs and services are invited to send us the details so that they can be posted on our website. Just send the completed survey to mcameron@alzheimertoronto.org OR fax: 416-322-6656 For more information on how to be added to the database, or to update your organization's existing records, please contact Margaret Cameron at: mcameron@alzheimertoronto.org or tel: 416-640-6320. |
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