Assisted Living for Seniors

Senior Support Services Administration Office
Phone: 905-528-5877 ext. 3284
Fax: 905-525-4149
Email: seniorsupportservices@gsch.ca

Good Shepherd’s Seniors Support Services promote client safety, independence, and overall wellbeing while clients continue to live comfortably in their own homes. These programs are funded
by Ontario Health and are provided at no cost to eligible clients. Our seniors programs are accepting self-referrals. Referrals may also be made by Ontario Health at Home, primary care providers or other health care professionals, including hospital or community support staff. The amount and frequency of services are based on each client’s assessed needs and personal preferences. Depending on the program, services may be available up to 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Personal Support Services:

Our personal support workers assist with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, toileting, mobility, safety checks and medication reminders. Homemaking services such as light housekeeping, light meal preparation and laundry support may also be provided.

Nursing:

Provides general health assessment, chronic illness management, health teaching, medication management, care planning, crisis management and coordination with primary
care providers. This service does not provide wound care.

Social Work:

Provides outreach and system navigation, support with complex family dynamics, brief mental health support, assistance with government programs, financial and housing support, and referrals to community resources.

Physiotherapy:

Provides general physiotherapy assessment and assistance, falls prevention, gait and mobility support, maintenance programs (i.e. stretching, strength training) and weekly group exercise classes.

Community Health Navigation:

Provides individual support in key areas such as social integration, financial stability, food security, and home safety to help clients live comfortably and confidently in their community.

Clients must live within the designated catchment area and meet home care eligibility
criteria which may include:
• Adults and seniors who can direct their own care
• High-risk seniors
• Persons with an acquired brain injury or physical disability
• Persons living with HIV/AIDS
• May be marginalized or equity-deserving

Download the Seniors Support Services brochure here.

SENIORS AT RISK IN HAMILTON: With the closure of Catholic Family Services (CFS), Good Shepherd Centres, the Alzheimer Society of Hamilton and Halton and St. Matthew’s House have transitioned all clients from CFS seniors’ programs into the partner agencies’ services. More details here.