Senior Services

Businesses	Services Available
211 - General information	When you don't know where to turn
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	Supply drugs in blister packs(for one month at a time). Medication reviews (where clients are taking three or more medications). Will do at home if you are unable to go to the store. Arrange prescription renewals with doctors. Deliver medications to the home. Waive the $2.00 co-pay fee on ODB prescriptions (if government co-pay is covered, medication is free, if it is $6.11 they charge $4.00) Automated refills-order online. Refill reminders. Help to quit smoking. Senior's Day- last Thursday of every month.
Pharmasave. 274-5313	Supply drugs in blister packs(for one month at a time). Medication reviews (where clients are taking three or more medications). Arrange prescription renewals with doctors. Deliver medications to the home.
Walmart Pharmacy. 274-4143	Supply drugs in blister packs(for one month at a time). Medication reviews (where clients are taking three or more medications). Arrange prescription renewals with doctors.
Fort Frances Clinic Dispensary. 274-5625	Supply drugs in blister packs(for one month at a time). Medication reviews (where clients are taking three or more medications). Arrange prescription renewals with doctors. Deliver medications to the home.
Safeway Pharmacy. 274-4521	Supply drugs in blister packs(for one month at a time). Medication reviews (where clients are taking three or more medications). Arrange prescription renewals with doctors.
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.	Fully equiped fitness centre. Designed fitness program. Yoga Pilates Zumba
Fort Frances Curling Club. 274-6667 300 Eighth Street.	Mens, womens and mixed curling available.
Memorial Arena-Auditorium. 274-3494 740 Scott Street.	Indoor walking track for winter walking. Swimming. Yoga Tai Chi Skating
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	one-to-one. family support. group support. First Link learning series. Public education and awareness. respite options. adult day programs. Resource Library.
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	Case management. Nursing. Physiotherapy, occupational thgerapy, and speech therapy. Nutritional counselling. Personal support services. Placement services to Long Term Care Facilities. Short stay respite (fee payable). Information and referral.
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
Rainy Lake Family Dental 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	Advice and education. Monitoring.
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.
CMHA 414 Scott Street 274-2347 or Toll free 1-888-813-6503	Services include the following: Assessment, treatment and support for the above illnesses. Counselling. Cognitive behavioural interventions. Community program referrals. Geriatric Psychiatry (via tele-health) is available for client assessment, case consultation, case consultation and education. Support and services to the caregiver and care providers.
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	24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Service available in 150 languages.
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	Company will assess and make recommendations on how to make your bathroom safer.
Sunset Medical Supply. 274-0431 Toll-free 1-855-274-0431 140 Scott Street	Company will assess and make recommendations on how to make your bathroom safer.
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	Provides basic and diabetic foot care throughout the district.
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
Ministry of Consumer Services 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.
Northridge Funeral Home 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
Ontario Government Services Health Care Options Ontario Seniors Secretariat Ontario Securities Commision	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	Free hearing tests. Latest hearing aid technology and communication devices. Repairs and adjustments to most makes and models of hearing aids.
HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM.
Rainycrest Long Term Care Facility 274-3266 ext 2547 550 Osborne Street	Services offered include:- Light house cleaning. Meal preparation. Errands. Grocery shopping. Bath care program. Basic living tasks. Club day away program (on Tuesdays) There is a charge for these services
Randi Roth Companion Care 274-2354 e-mail randi.roth@gmail.com	Shopping; personal & grocery Cooking; home made nutritionally balanced meals Dressing/Bathing Medication Management Attending Medical Appointments Socialization/Recreation & Stimulating Leisure Activities Record Keeping as per family request; confidentiality is assured Rate is $22.00 per hour. A reduced rate for more than 4 hours can be negotiated.
LEGAL QUESTIONS
Northwest Community Legal Clinic 274-5327 206 Scott Street
Legal Aid Ontario
LIBRARY SERVICES
Fort Frances Public Library 601 Reid Avenue 274-9879	Monthly senior movie Computer and internet training Shut-in delivery service Large print books Talking books Comfortable place to meet and socialize
LONG TERM CARE.
Rainycrest Long Term Care Facility 274-3266 ext. 2547 550 Osborne Street
MEALS ON WHEELS.
Gabriela Hanzuk (co-ordinator) 274-3764	Meals are prepared by Rainycrest Home for the Aged There is a cost per meal. Anyone can make a referral.
MEDIC ALARM SERVICE (LIFELINE).
Rainycrest Long Term Care Facility 274-3266 ext. 2547 550 Osborne Street	There is an installation charge. There is a monthly payment.
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	Ramiro Matias (Mobility Consultant)
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	Advise patients on the safe and effective use of their respiratory equipment. Make necessary arrangements for travelling with oxygen. Home service. 24 hour emergency respiratory service. Rental programs available for those who do not qualify for government funding.
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	Club day away program (Tuesdays)
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.	A custodian is on site at all times.
TRANSPORTATION:
North Air Taxi (24 hour service) Dial a ride 275-9741	8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on Monday to Friday. 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. No service on holidays. Call 30 minutes before pickup. A wheelchair accessible van is available. There is a charge for travel within Fort Frances.
Rainycrest Transit Handi-van. 274-3266 press 5 and then press 6.	Users need a medical referral. Users can purchase a book of 20 tickets.
Senior Shuttle Van 274-3266 ext. 2547	Available Tuesday to Thursday, 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
VICTIMS SERVICES PROGRAM:
334 Scott Street, 274-5687
VOLUNTEER BUREAU:
140- 4th Street 274-9555	Offers free Income Tax Service for seniors from March 1st to April 30th. Christmas dinner. Become a volunteer yourself.