The Eganville & District Seniors supports seniors by offering a wide variety of services including:
Who Is Eligible?
Senior Citizens, age 60 and older, and disabled individuals living within our service area are eligible to request Home Support Services.
Many of our programs such as Meals on Wheels and Frozen Meals are available to individuals of ANY AGE who require a helping hand, whether it is just for a little while or for long term.
Funding:
Home Support Services are dependant on donations from generous supporters. The Ministry of Health subsidizes approximately 60% of the budget for these programs. The remaining 40% of the budget must be raised through fundraising events, donations, and memorial gifts.
Donations from individuals and organizations are always welcome. Please contact us if you are interested in supporting these services.
Meals On Wheels
Hot, nutritious meal, prepared by a local caterer, are delivered to clients in their homes by volunteers. Meals are available for disabled individuals, or those recovering from an injury or illness, or anyone, regardless of age, requiring assistance with meals short term or long term.
Meals include an entree, vegetable, and potato or pasta, a bread, a soup or salad, and a dessert.
Meals are nutritionally balanced and special meals are available for Diabetic, Low Cholesterol, and Soft diets. All meals are low salt.
Meals are available twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. Arrangements for frozen meals for the rest of the week are available.
Meal delivery is available throughout our service area, including Eganville, Golden Lake, Douglas, Rankin, and the rural areas.
Cost to clients is $5.00 per meal.
Donations to help offset the full cost of Meals On Wheels and transportation costs for clients outside of town are welcome.
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Telephone Assurance
Willing volunteers will call regularly to assure that the Senior is safe and secure at home. Volunteers will chat and provide information on community events and news.
There is no cost to clients for this security check program.
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Diner's Club
Once a month Seniors come to the Seniors' Centre at noon for a nutritious meal. A social program and guest speakers are also provided. Transportation to the Diners' Club can be arranged.
Cost to clients is usually $10.00 per meal.
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Home Maintenance
Home Help is provided to Seniors who require help in and around their home for maintenance or repair jobs. Housekeeping, grass cutting or snow shoveling etc. is provided by a "Paid Worker".
This is a link-up service, fees are paid by the Senior to the paid worker.
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Transportation
A volunteer driver is linked to a senior to provide transportation to Non-medical appointments such as grocery shopping, banking, or social events.
Clients reimburse volunteer drivers for their expenses at a preset rate per km, which is based on the cost of gas.
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Information & Referral
Information is available on a number of topics and issues, including filling out forms and income taxes, and dealing with Government Offices.
Referrals to other programs and services available to seniors will also be provided.
Visits to Senior's homes may be made where further information on services is provided.
There is no cost to the senior for this service.
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Frozen Meals
Frozen meals that are delicious, nutritionally balanced meals, and designed particularly for Seniors are available to to individuals of any age who wish help with meals. Wonderful main dishes, soups and desserts, using traditional recipes we know you will love!
25 different Entrees are available!!!
These home-style meals can be heated in your regular oven or the microwave, and can be kept on hand in your freezer - ready whenever you are!
An excellent source of nutrition for seniors and others who need a helping hand with meals.
The perfect solution for individuals of any age who are unable to obtain or prepare adequate meals due to illness, disability, frailty, isolation, or any other reason.
Special diets available including diabetic, low fat, low salt, renal, and pureed.
Cost is $5.00 for each entree.
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Would you like additional information about Home Support Services?
Do you wish to receive our services?
Do you know of someone who would benefit from these Services?
Would you like to support the program by becoming a Volunteer or making a Donation?
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