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Warden Woods Community CentreAddress: 74 Fir Valley Court, Scarborough, M1L 1N9Phone: 416-694-1138 Fax: 416-694-1161 Email: seniors@wardenwoods.com Website: www.wardenwoods.com Major Intersection: Warden Ave - Danforth Rd Map: LHIN: Toronto Central LHIN Subregion: North East Predominant Culture: South Asian, West Indian |
| Adult Day Programs | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | $15.00 per day. Includes transportation and meals. Subsidies available. |
| Population Served: | For frail adults aged 55 and up, and persons in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. |
| Area Served: | Eglinton Ave E to Lake Ontario, Kennedy Rd to east side of Victoria Park Ave |
| Additional Information: | For more information call 416-694-1138 Ext: 37. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Transportation is available only for those living within the primary service area and who do not have wheeltrans access. |
| Last Updated: | Sept 2007 |
| Bereavement Counselling | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Free |
| Population Served: | Individuals who have lost a family member or friend either suddenly and unexpectedly or after a prolonged illness |
| Area Served: | Scarborough |
| Additional Information: | One-on-One and Small group counselling available. Safe place for people to morn providing emotional, physical and spiritual support as well as friendship, understanding and confidential environment that will assist people deal with their experience, spend time and share stories with others who have also been bereaved. For further information contact Natalie McGovern Caregiver Support Coordinator 416-694-1138 ext 156 |
| Last Updated: | Sept 2007 |
| Client Intervention and Assistance | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Free. |
| Population Served: | Older adults, adults with disabilities. |
| Area Served: | Eglinton Ave E to Lake Ontario, Kennedy Rd to east side of Victoria Park Ave |
| Additional Information: | Supportive counselling, intake and psycho-social assessments, information and referral, service coordination. Please contact Dorothy Miller at 416-694-1138 ext.136. |
| Last Updated: | Sept 2007 |
| Dementia Specific Counselling | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Free |
| Population Served: | Caregivers caring for spouse, parent, relative, friend or neighbour who is terminally ill, disabled or elderly |
| Area Served: | Scarborough |
| Additional Information: | Individual counselling available for caregivers who need : to learn about stress management techniques, to take time for self-care, help with long term facility placement, to learn about the caregiver role, bereavement support, to access community resources. Group counselling is available to caregivers who need to: share with caregivers who experience similar circumstances, participate in educational workshops, take time for self-care. For further information please contact Natalie McGovern Caregiver Support Coordinator 416-694-1138 ext 156 |
| Last Updated: | Sept 2007 |
| Dementia Specific Education and Training | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Free |
| Population Served: | Caregivers. |
| Area Served: | Southwest Scarborough |
| Additional Information: | Contact Natalie McGovern at 416-694-1138 ext 156. |
| Last Updated: | Sept 2007 |
| Footcare Specialists | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | First visit $15.00, following visits $12.00 each. |
| Population Served: | Older adults, adults with disabilities. |
| Area Served: | Eglinton Ave E to Lake Ontario, Kennedy Rd to east side of Victoria Park Ave |
| Additional Information: | Clinic held at the Bell Estate. Every other Wednesday by appointment only. Contact receptionist at 416-694-1138. |
| Last Updated: | Sept 2007 |
| Group Dining | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | $5.00 per meal |
| Population Served: | Older adults, adults with disabilities. |
| Area Served: | Southwest Scarborough |
| Additional Information: | Wednesdays for cognitively alert seniors with no mobility issues, Friday to persons with developmental challenges. Must call ahead. Contact ShyRose Baloch at 416-694-1138 ext.137. |
| Last Updated: | Sept 2007 |
| Homeless People | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Free. |
| Population Served: | Older adults, 55 years of age plus. |
| Area Served: | Scarborough |
| Additional Information: | Homelessness Prevention Program Assists tenants with the aim to prevent an eviction from occurring. Helps to locate appropriate housing, mediates with landlords, provides support at the Rental Tribunal. Contact Dawn Stewart at 416-694-1138 ext.131. |
| Last Updated: | Sept 2007 |
| Meals on Wheels | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | $4.50 for each hot meal. $24.00 per package of 7 frozen meals. |
| Population Served: | Older adults, adults with physical disabilities. This service is also available to individuals recovering from illness or hospitalization. |
| Area Served: | Eglinton Ave E to Lake Ontario, Kennedy Rd to east side of Victoria Park Ave |
| Additional Information: | Hot nutritious meals from Monday to Friday. Frozen meals weekly. Chinese and South Asian meals are also available. Good Food Box, with fresh fruit and vegetables, every other week. Deliveries made by volunteers. For more information call Asha at 416-694-1138 Ext: 39. |
| Last Updated: | Sept 2007 |
| Support Groups for Caregivers | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | Free |
| Population Served: | For anyone caring for an aging/disabled or terminally ill individual. |
| Area Served: | Southwest Scarborough |
| Additional Information: | Third Wednesday of the month, from 1:30-3:30pm Location: 63 Mack Avenue. See Map Contact: Natalie McGovern at 416-694-1138 ext 156. . Group mixture of educational sessions and discussions, topics for sessions chosen by members. |
| Last Updated: | Sept 2007 |
| Transportation Services | |
| definition | |
| Cost: | $4.00 to $22.00 depending on distance / service requested |
| Population Served: | Older adults, adults with disabilities. |
| Area Served: | Southwest Scarborough |
| Additional Information: | Volunteers can drive to medical appointments or to/from the Centre. Volunteers shop for you from your grocery list if you cannot use public transit (List Shopping), or join with other older adults for Group Grocery Shopping. Contact Cindy Dumanski at 416-694-1138 ext. 135. |
| Last Updated: | Sept 2007 |
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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