Companion/Personal Support/Errands
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Comforting Companions - focused on helping you with those you love, whether through Dementia Care Education, Consultation or Companion Care, they are there to help. The owner and founder is a Certified Dementia Care Trainer, Consultant and Engagement Leader, trained by Teepa Snow and her team at Positive Approach to Care. Whether your loved one lives in home, assisted living or full-time care, their caring companions are trained to engage and ensure your loved one's day is better for us having been there. They’ll also stay in close touch with you so you know how the visits are going. Contact Yvette Gagnon to arrange a private consultation at 902.430.2233 or yvette@comfortingcompanions.ca or visit their website to learn more about how they can help you with those you love.
Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre - have added lawn care assistance to their care program. Members may use a professional lawn service company and be reimbursed up to 25% of the cost. Call 902.465.5578 ext 214 for more information.
A Friendly Voice - a free confidential warm line for older adults aged 55 and above in Ontario and the Atlantic provinces. Loneliness and isolation can be significant challenges, and AFV provides a listening ear, free of judgment or expectations. Toll-free phone line, open every day 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.: 1.855.892.9992
Golden Living - Senior Lifestyle Support - a locally-owned home health care company that offers 1:1 Non-Medical Companionship Care, designed to enrich the lives of Seniors while offering peace of mind to their families and care partners. Our goal is to reduce isolation, and combat loneliness and boredom with our personalized enrichment-based support. Golden Living serves those living in HRM, whether they live in their own home, retirement living or a facility. To find out more about our services, please visit www.goldenliving.ca. To schedule a free discovery call please connect with Camryn by emailing camryn@goldenliving.ca
Haleem Homecare - services include companionship and household chores. Services delivered all across HRM. Contact Kerri at 902.221.5424.
Happy at Home Halifax - provide free small home maintenance help, prepaid grocery delivery and resource navigation for seniors in Halifax. Have a waitlist for free frozen meals delivered each week. Call 902.414.7032 to learn more.
Parkwood Home Care - provides companion care to individuals through outings, shopping, reading, walks, and light housekeeping. Tel: 902.421.9191
Precious Moments Senior Services - services include companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, laundry and more. Services offered to residents of Halifax Regional Municipality. Free consultation available. Contact Tracey at 902.219.4652 or Traceyspreciousmoments@outlook.com
Remember When Homecare - offers compassionate, person-centered homecare services for seniors and persons with disabilities in HRM, South Shore and Colchester County. Services include meal preparation, grocery shopping, personal care, companionship, housekeeping, medication reminders, and respite care. Contact at 902.497.0722 or info@rememberwhenhomecare.com to schedule your free in-home assessment today.
Seniors Connect NS - a free, phone-based program, connecting older adults (+55) in HRM, as well as Inverness, Lunenburg, Queens and Shelburne counties. Connect with new people and enjoy activities together - all without leaving your home. To learn more and register, contact Rebecca at 1.902.410.7092 or info.seniorsconnectns.ca.
SeniorsTransit Companions - provides friendship for folks who are isolated in their homes or in care facilities and respite for those who care for them. Engaging your loved one in activities, reading, hobbies, walks or just great conversation ensures their mental wellbeing and improves their quality of life. We provide light housekeeping and meal prep and our transportation service offers both wheelchair and assisted transport making going to appointments, and outings with your companion even easier. Call Seniorstransit Companions at 902.441.9472
Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) - offers home care, personal support and community services such as a volunteer visitors program. They are located throughout Nova Scotia. Please visit their website or call 1.866.540.2356 to find a location that is close to you.
Note: Some of the providers listed under Home Care may also provide companionship services. Please contact them to inquire.
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