Community Care Durham - Ajax and Pickering

Supports for Durham region adults who have needs related to aging, physical or mental health and their caregivers * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services

• Meals on Wheels
• Community Food Box
• transportation
• luncheon out
• friendly visiting
• telephone reassurance
• in-home respite
• adult day programs
• assisted living (in some areas)
• COPE mental health
• Home At Last (HAL)
• Access to Primary Care (APC)
• exercise and falls prevention
• Home To Stay

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• Adult Day Program Adult day program * safe and comfortable setting for clients to enjoy a wide array of social and recreational programs and at the same time provides a break for caregivers * available to all Durham residents
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• COPE Mental Health A community mental health service offering support to adults aged 16 and older, with emotional and/or mental health concerns. 
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• Foot Care Clinic Foot care services provided by registered foot care nurses * foot care is available to clients who attend the Ajax-Pickering Adult Day Program
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• Luncheon Out An opportunity once a month to share a hot meal, entertainment and health promotion/wellness demonstrations * meals include an entrée, beverage and dessert
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• Meals on Wheels Nutritionally balanced hot or frozen meals are delivered by volunteers to clients in their homes
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• Transportation Drives provided for clients to medical appointments, shopping, attendance at adult day programs and more

Services and Programs:

• Community Food Box -- Pickering-Ajax
• Exercise and Falls Prevention Classes
• Friendly Visiting and Telephone Reassurance