Client & Caregiver Resources and Respite Services at Circle of Care
Being a caregiver can be overwhelming.
Circle of Care has a range of programs and services that aim to provide support to both clients and caregivers.
They are committed to working with healthcare professionals to foster better health outcomes for your patients.
You can schedule a one-on-one information session to learn more about how their services can help older adults live happily at home.
Call Josi Sarne at 416-635-2900 ext. 140 or 437-223-4993.
What they can offer:
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Their Personal Support Workers can provide your loved one with support, including bathing, grooming and toileting, light housekeeping and laundry, and shopping or meal preparation.
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At their Adult Day Program (located at 9600 Bathurst Street, Vaughan), we provide care to clients who are living with dementia or who are elderly and frail, giving their caregivers much needed respite. This is one of the largest and finest equipped adult day programs in Ontario, featuring stimulating and evidence-based programming, including art classes, tai chi, gardening, group discussions and virtual reality therapy.
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Their volunteer-run hospice visiting program provides emotional support, companionship and respite for those caring for a loved one who is dying through in-home visits, phone calls and video chats.
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They offer free support groups and counselling as well as system navigation for caregivers to discuss common issues and feelings, learn coping strategies and find out about community resources.
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The team strives to provide ongoing education to caregivers on a monthly basis through newsletters and social media channels.
Service highlights:
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Flexible personal support services, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
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Access to 24-hour support
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Sensitivity in responding to diverse cultures, languages and religions
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Specialized services for dementia, mental health and end-of-life care
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Subsidized rates
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Service across the Greater Toronto Area and southern York regions.
Click here for a PDF with more information about how Circle of Care can support your patients and their families/caregivers.
Circle of Care programs for seniors and caregivers - available in English and Russian
Circle of Care have several programs available to support seniors and caregivers that are free and available in English and Russian.
New telephone group socializing sessions
These sessions, funded by The Good Companions, offer seniors the chance to participate in phone-based group socializing sessions with other seniors and a facilitator. It’s a great way to meet new people, engage in interesting discussions and continue to socialize as the weather gets colder.
For more information or to join the program, contact Devorah on 416-635-2860, ext. 358.
For information on the Russian sessions, contact Valentyna at vozhehova@circleofcare.com.
Caregiver counselling and support group
Circle of Care social workers can help provide free support and guidance to caregivers and seniors around grief, bereavement, depression, anxiety, stress, life-changing circumstances, family dynamics and elder abuse.
Services are offered in person (including home visits) and are available in both English and Russian.
For more information, visit: https://www.circleofcare.com/counselling/
Activities and Support Groups for Older Adults
Circle of Care offer many free events, groups and classes (both online and in-person) for seniors ranging from exercise and fall prevention classes, social groups and activities and support groups.
For the events calendar and more information, visit: https://www.circleofcare.com/event-directory/