St Marys and Area Home Support Services

Home Support Services to enhance the quality of life of seniors, people recovering from illness or injury, and people with varying abilities by providing services to assist them in living independently. Call 519-284-3272 to start any of these programs. No referral or membership needed. 

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• Congregate Dining We offer 2 dine out at home options a month. We partner with local restaurants to offer dining that gets delivered right to your home at supper time. 
  
  We also offer a dine in with friends supper once a month. This takes place at the Friendship Centre and you can gather with old friends or meet new ones!
  
  Breakfast at Joe's Diner is offered the first Monday of the month at 8am. There is a set menu. * This program pauses for the months of July and August and resumes again in September
  
  You must pre-register online or with the Friendship Centre for all our meals. *Note menus, prices, and dates may vary. Please contact the Friendship Centre for more information.
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• Falls Prevention and Group Exercise Classes for Seniors Group exercise and falls prevention classes for older adults and people with mobility issues and chronic conditions * aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls
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• Fitness Programs Along with the regular scheduled group fitness class, the Friendship Centre offers a variety of additional fitness classes, including chair yoga, zumba, yin yoga, etc. 
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• Foot Care Clinic Basic foot care provided by certified foot care practitioners at the St Marys Friendship Centre * foot care includes evaluation of feet condition, nail care, and treating of basic foot conditions
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• Meals on Wheels Hot and frozen meal delivery * special diet types available *
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• Shopping Services Staff and volunteers are here to help you complete your shopping errands.
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• Telephone Reassurance Weekly/daily phone calls and/or security checks are provided to check on the health and safety of older adults who live alone * checks are done by trained and screened volunteers
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• Volunteer Visiting Friendships and connection with others is vitally important to maintaining our health as we age. 
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• Wellness Programs Educational seminars discussing health related education topics such as healthy eating, exercise, chronic disease prevention and overall health and wellness