Senior Services
Businesses | Services Available |
211 - General information |
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PHARMACIES: Provide an important role in the health care delivery system, as they can provide counsel on a variety of health related concerns. | |
Shoppers Drug Mart, Fort Frances. 274-5351 |
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Pharmasave. 274-5313 |
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Walmart Pharmacy. 274-4143 |
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Fort Frances Clinic Dispensary. 274-5625 |
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Safeway Pharmacy. 274-4521 |
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ACTIVE LIVING: It is important to maintain as active a lifestyle as possible and continue to develop relationships through social activities. Walking is the easiest activity anyone can participate in and can be done on your own or with a friend(s). Joining a fitness club enables one to have a specially designed program to follow. | |
Energy Fitness Centre. 274-0415 780 Kings Highway. |
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Fort Frances Curling Club. 274-6667 300 Eighth Street. |
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Memorial Arena-Auditorium. 274-3494 740 Scott Street. |
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Sister Kennedy Centre (Senior Centre) 274-7656 401 Nelson Street | |
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY: Kenora/Rainy River Districts | |
Alzheimer Society: Kenora Rainy River District 807-468-1516 Toll Free in North Western Ontario 1-800-682-0245 |
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CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES: | |
Cooper-Allen Chiropractic 274-3969 4-130 Second Street E. | |
Fort Frances Chiropractic Centre. 274-2545 540B Kings Highway | |
COMMUNITY CARE ACCESS CENTRE (CCAC) | |
Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) 110 Victoria Avenue 274-8561 Toll free 1-877-661-6621 |
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DENTAL CARE: Maintaining good dental care and hygiene is important for continuing good health as seniors age. | |
Curtis Denture Clinic 274-6519 241-A Second Street East | |
Drs. Wu and Kennedy. 274-5365 1201 Colonization Road West | |
Family Practice Dentists and Orthodontics 274-7131 241-B Second Street East | |
Fort Frances Dental Centre 274-9001 310 Church Street | |
DIABETIC INFORMATION & SERVICES: | |
Valley Diabetes Education Centre 274-3266 Ext. 4543 110 Victoria Avenue |
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DISTRICT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS. Provides community-based geriatric services for individuals aged 60 years of age and older with serious mental illness, or dementia including Alzheimer's Disease. | |
414 Scott Street 274-2347 or Toll free 1-888-813-6503 | Services include the following:
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ELDER ABUSE: Seniors can be subjected to abuse from family members and or care givers. If you believe you are being subjecxted to abuse, help and advice is available to you. | |
Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse Lee Stones, Regional Elder Abuse Consultant. 807-343-8563 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay | |
Senior Safety Line 1-866-299-1011 |
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FALL PROTECTION (Bathroom Safety): Falls are the most common injury and the sixth leading cause of fatalities among seniors. Most falls occur in the home. | |
Shopper`s Home Health Care. 274-7062 130 Second Street East, Fort Frances, P9A 1M5 |
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Sunset Medical Supply. 274-0431 Toll-free 1-855-274-0431 140 Scott Street |
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FOOT CARE: Foot problems can lead to seniors becoming immobile. | |
Melanie Murray 807-852-3308 218-434-0174 | |
Christina Hahkala 274-4733 | |
Sharon's Foot Care 482-1717 |
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FRAUD: Many types of fraud are perpetuated against seniors by telephone, mail or computer. Fraudsters have one goal and that is to persuade you to part with money or divulge your personal banking or credit card information. Never commit yourself on the telephone, if you are in doubt, contact the following: | |
Ontario Provincial Police 1-888-310-1122 | |
Canadian Anti Fraud Centre 1-888-495-8501 | |
Crime Stoppers 1-800-222- TIPS (8477) | |
Revenue Canada Charities Division 1-800-267-2384 | |
1-800-889-9768 | |
FUNERAL HOMES: Professionals at these establishments will assist seniors and their families with personlized planning of services in a meaningful way. | |
Green Funeral Home 274-3274 600 Reid Avenue. | |
6446 Hwy 11, Emo. | |
GAMBLING PROBLEMS: Problems with gambling affects people of all ages, and help is available. | |
Riverside Community Counselling Services 274-4807 206 Victoria Avenue. | |
GOVERNMENT SEVICES: There is a range of government services both federally and provincially. | |
Federal Government Services | Canada Pension Plan 1-800-277-9914 Old Age Security 1-800-277-9914 General Enquiries 1-800-622-6232 Fraud Prevention http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/english/home.html |
Public Health Agency of Canada | Age Friendly Communities |
| Telehealth Ontario - Free & Confidential 24/7 1-866-797-0000 TTY/ATS 1-866- 797-0007 Health and Long Term Care 1-800-268-6232 Seniors' INFOline 1-888-910-1999
Help with investing and protecting your money |
GROCERY DELIVERY: Grocery delivery is available to seniors who are unableto shop for themselves. | |
Einars Old Fashioned Foods 274-5368 610 Scott Street | Deliveries everyday except for Sundays (there is a small delivery charge for this service) |
HEARING: If you suspect you have problems with your hearing, seek help. | |
Fort Frances Enhanced Hearing Centre 274-4533 or toll free 1-877-374-4533 Unit 5-130 Second Street East Jackie McCormick, Audiologist |
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HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM. | |
Rainycrest Long Term Care Facility 274-3266 ext 2547 550 Osborne Street | Services offered include:-
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Randi Roth Companion Care 274-2354 e-mail randi.roth@gmail.com |
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LEGAL QUESTIONS | |
Northwest Community Legal Clinic 274-5327 206 Scott Street
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LIBRARY SERVICES | |
601 Reid Avenue 274-9879 |
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LONG TERM CARE. | |
Rainycrest Long Term Care Facility 274-3266 ext. 2547 550 Osborne Street | |
MEALS ON WHEELS. | |
Gabriela Hanzuk (co-ordinator) 274-3764 |
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MEDIC ALARM SERVICE (LIFELINE). | |
Rainycrest Long Term Care Facility 274-3266 ext. 2547 550 Osborne Street |
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MOBILITY & CUSTOM SEATING: Mobility devices provide seniors with opportunities to participate in activities for which they would otherwise need assistance. The selection of devices range from wheelchairs to electric scooters and lift chairs, in a range of prices. | |
Shopper's Home Health Care. 274-7062 130 Second Street East, Fort Frances, P9A 1M5 | |
Sunset Medical Supply 274-0431 Toll free 1-855-274-0431 140 Scott Street |
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OPTICIANS: Regular eye checkups are important as we grow older, as potential problems can be diagnosed and treated before they become too serious. | |
Dr. Tom Cousineau 274-8551 808 Scott Street | |
Dr. Lorelei Locker 274-0510 314 Scott Street | |
Optometry Clinic 221 Scott Street 274-6655 Drs. Bruce and Robet Lidkea. | |
RESPIRATORY CARE: | |
Shopper's Home Health Care 274-7062 130 Second street East |
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RESPITE CARE: Primary goal is to give family caregivers individual tailored breaks in order to continue caring for the senior family member at home. | |
Rainycrest Long Term Care Facility 274-3266 ext. 2547 550 Osborne Street |
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Wesway Family-Directed Respite Funding 1-866-623-2353 ext.6695 | |
STROKE PREVENTION CLINIC: | |
Fort Frances and District Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic. 274-3266 ext. 4542 206 Victoria Avenue. | |
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: | |
Front Street Manor 274-2606 532 Front Street. |
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TRANSPORTATION: | |
North Air Taxi (24 hour service) Dial a ride 275-9741 |
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274-3266 press 5 and then press 6. |
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Senior Shuttle Van 274-3266 ext. 2547 |
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VICTIMS SERVICES PROGRAM: | |
334 Scott Street, 274-5687 | |
VOLUNTEER BUREAU: | |
140- 4th Street 274-9555 |
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