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Program:
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Caregiver ReCharge
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Phone Numbers:
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905-281-4443 ext 122
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-220-5055
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Fax:
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905-337-0770
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Location:
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Oakville (Southwest Oakville)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm * Sat-Sun 9am-6pm
Service: Daily 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Provides temporary, in-home respite for the primary caregiver who is experiencing high level of stress * it is targeted for high acuity/high needs individuals and the caregivers who care for them * service is flexible to the caregiver's needs * pre-schedules in-home support available over a 24-hour period *skilled substitute in-home care giving by trained staff
Scope of services:- Activities of daily living (ADL): movement and transfers, dressing and undressing, personal hygiene, bathing and going to the bathroom
- Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL): meal preparation and help with eating, medication reminders, homemaking (light housekeeping, laundry)
- Companionship support and safety monitoring: some recreational activities, safety checks, helping to prevent wandering, redirection, prompting, cueing
Collaborative community service offered by the Alzheimer Society of Peel, Nucleus Independent Living, Links2Care, AbleLiving Services and Home Instead Senior Care
Respite advisors are health care professionals who have a solid understanding of the health care system and can help connect caregivers with the supports and resources they need to help keep their loved ones at home
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Fees:
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Free for eligible patients
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Application:
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Application required * referral form available online
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Care recipients with non-medical needs who can be effectively supported by qualified staff * score MAPLe 4 or 5 from the interRAI-CHA or RAI-HC (or who have an end-of-life designation with interRAI-PC) * over the age of 18 years * valid OHIP
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Halton Hills, Milton, Mississauga, Toronto (part in Mississauga Halton), and Oakville
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Last Updated:
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7/3/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=163450
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