Group DiningServes nutritionally balanced lunches, or dinners, in a social group environment.

Meals on WheelsProvided at homeDelivers a nutritionally balanced noon hour hot meal by volunteers who provide a social contact and a safety check for the client. Special diets may be accommodated. Frozen meals may be available.

Adult Day ProgramProvides a daytime group environment of supervised activities, meals, companionship and recreation for older adults and those with chronic or palliative conditions.

Care CoordinationProvided at homeIntegrates health and social services by facilitating referrals and access to service across agencies. Supports care by providing follow-up after hospitalization or emergency room visits, or after specialist assessments.

Rides & TransportationProvided at homeProvides door-to-door rides for seniors or adults who have a disability to attend medical and therapeutic appointments, social activities and perform other daily tasks such as shopping trips.

Home Support HelperProvided at homeProvides help in the home such as meal preparation and planning, light housekeeping, companionship, errands, medication reminders and assistance getting to outings.

Hospice Care (In-Home)Provided at homeStaff from multiple health disciplines provide health care, emotional and practical support to those with a life-threatening or terminal illness.

Nursing (In-Home)Provided at homeNursing care for a chronic or temporary condition. Hands-on care is offered (e.g., wound management, IV therapy) and teaching and monitoring. (e.g., diabetic teaching) Available on a shift or visit basis.

Respite Care (In-Home)Provided at homeProvides temporary relief from caregiving role, reducing stress.

Occupational Therapy (In-Home)Provided at homeIn home occupational therapy.

Physiotherapy (In-Home)Provided at homeService may include education, physical manipulation, massage, hydrotherapy, and exercise therapy, to assist recovery of damaged tissues. Delivered at client's home.

Social Work (In-Home)Provided at homeSocial work provided in home setting.

Speech-Language Therapy (In-Home)Provided at homeIdentification, evaluation, and treatment of acquired communication disorders such as difficulty understanding or producing speech and swallowing. (Provided at home.)

Rehabilitation ExerciseExercise programs delivered with the support of certified professionals. Programs include a mix of education and exercise. May be focused on specific chronic disease. Often done in community, post rehabilitation.

In OfficeGuidance or advice aimed at better managing a challenging situation or to resolve personal problems. Includes mental health and addictions counselling.

In-Home/LocalProvided at homeGuidance or advice provided to people aimed at helping manage a challenging situation or to resolve personal problems. Includes mental health and addictions counselling.

VirtualProvided at homeOnline or phone-based meetings where members provide each other help for a particular life challenge. Often involves relating personal experiences and providing sympathetic understanding. May be clinician or volunteer-led.

Alzheimer/DementiaIn-person meetings where members provide each other with help for a particular life challenge. Often involves relating personal experiences and providing sympathetic understanding. May be clinician or volunteer-led.

CaregiverIn-person meetings where members provide each other with help for a particular life challenge. Often involves relating personal experiences and providing sympathetic understanding. May be clinician or volunteer-led.

GriefIn-person meetings where members provide each other with help for a particular life challenge. Often involves relating personal experiences and providing sympathetic understanding. May be clinician or volunteer-led.

AllIn-person meetings where members provide each other with help for a particular life challenge. Often involves relating personal experiences and providing sympathetic understanding. May be clinician or volunteer-led.

Multi-Use Recreation FacilityA publicly accessible facility that includes indoor features such as pool, track, gym, meeting rooms, rink, aerobics room, weight room, concession area.

Community CentreFacilitates activities in a supported setting such as recreation, fitness, social, educational programs and events. Specialized programs in post-rehabilitation, chronic disease management, and nutrition education may also be available. Usually membership based.

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Transitional Living HomeA home where a person in need of care and supervision can live while learning skills to live independently.

Residential RehabilitationProvides a residential setting for treatment of conditions such as substance abuse or traumatic injury.

Wellness ClinicServices provided by a clinician to monitor health and wellness. (e.g., blood pressure monitoring, medication review, glucose and cholesterol monitoring, injections, flu shots etc)

Health Education ClassesProvides education to participants to make choices that may improve wellness or reduce risks of disease. May focus on specific diseases or specific lifestyle issues (e.g. healthy eating).