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Support services for caregivers of older adults. Includes respite, day programs, support groups, and financial assistance.
- Symptoms
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Offers support for individuals with muscular dystrophy and their families through:
- Listening
- Emotional support
- Educational workshops
- Referrals to community resources
- Help with applications
Highland Avenue: An unsupervised respite apartment can be rented. Renter is responsible for arranging any care required during the stay.
Court Street: A respite bed is available for use. Care is provided by Community Connections.
Provides a community-based home care service designed to support older adults who are Francophone or bilingual, as well as their caregivers. Includes:
- Physical exercises
- Cognitive simulation to arts, crafts, and social interaction
- Respite for caregivers
Weekend overnight camps for adults, teens, and children with intellectual and physical disabilities to provide respite for caregivers. Respites are provided two-three times per client a month.
Note: Registration opens three weeks prior to the respite date
Provides respite for individuals and families experiencing an end-of-life journey. Trained volunteers visit with clients where they live (home, hospital, nursing/community care home). Volunteers are there to listen, read aloud, chat, or just be quietly present with the individual who is ill and to provide a break to the caregiver. Support can also continue into the grieving process after death.
Note: Volunteers do not provide personal care, medication administration or overnight respite services.
Respite may also be used as an acclimation process for a prospective resident.
Availability may be limited.
A respite cottage for individuals coping with the effects of life threatening illness or compassion fatigue. Cottage is designed with accessibility in mind. Details include:
- A living room with a fireplace
- A dining area with a fully equipped kitchen
- A washer and a dryer
- Total of five beds are equipped including a single hospital bed
- A wheelchair accessible washroom with a shower
- Linens and towels are provided, but personal toiletries are required
- Municipal, provincial, and federal government
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In person appointments with the Seniors Navigator are available across Epekwitk / PEI.
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