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Elder's Priority Program

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204 Band Office Rd
Keewaywin First Nation
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807-771-1407
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Toll-Free: 1-866-437-9505
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Fax: 807-771-1078
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kochiefs.ca/first-nations/keewaywin/
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

Application

  • Open to referrals from any source

  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits

  • Contact the Program Coordinator

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Keewaywin First Nation 55 years of age and older requiring assistance at home due to illness, injury or age

Fees

None

Contacts

Community Health Director

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

  • Provides home support services for elderly community members in their own homes
  • Offers services to promote independence and to allow individuals to remain in own home as long as possible
    • Provides the following services through Personal Support Workers and Homemakers:
    • Assessment to determine individuals health history and develop a personalized care plan
    • Personal care help with activities such as dressing and bathing
    • Emotional, social and safety support with regular home visits
    • Home support with light housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation
    • Transportation within the community to all events, clinic and for errands around town including grocery shopping
    • Referrals to appropriate health service providers
    Last updated: May 8, 2025: Suggest an edit
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