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United Native Friendship Centre - Life Long Care Program

Life Long Care Program

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427 Mowat Ave
Fort Frances
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807-274-8541
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Fax: 807-274-4067
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Sep-May: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm


Jun-Aug: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
Last updated: May 2, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Requires a signed consent form and completion of program intake form


Transportation Program: Must call ahead to make arrangements

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Individuals 50 years of age and older

  • Individuals who are disabled, chronically ill and have special needs

  • Open to all with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous peoples


Transportation Program: Priority given for medical appointments

Fees

None

Contacts

Cassidy Peterson - Care Support Worker
lifelongcare@unfc.org

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

  • Provides culturally appropriate and holistic long term support services and programs
  • Offers a weekly visiting session at Rainycrest Long-Term Care
  • Adult Day Program
    • Provides afternoons for socialization
    • Teaches various craft making sessions with focus on traditional Native crafts
    • Offers movie videos and card games
    Congregate Dining
    • Provides a weekly luncheon consisting of full course meal, dessert and coffee
    • Offers craft making and time of socialization
    • Provides transportation for attendees
    Friendly Visiting
    • Arranges weekly visits from support worker in individual's home
    • Provides emotional and physical support such as light housekeeping as required
    Transportation Program
    • Provides transportation on an as needed basis to all events at the Centre, the hospital or clinic and for errands around town including grocery shopping
    • Arranges transportation for out of town specialist appointments when no other arrangements are available
    Last updated: May 2, 2025: Suggest an edit
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