Services
VON Oxford offers over 18 different programs and services to the members of the Oxford community. Please feel free to scroll through the list of our services and programs. Click on any of the pictures below for more information on each service.
Adult Bereavement Support
Groups are facilitated by specially trained, caring and understanding bereavement volunteers.
Adult Day Program Support
This Program provides seniors and adults living with a disability, an opportunity to enjoy a day of recreational and social programs.
Assisted Living
Support for seniors/special populations who require services at greater frequency or intensity than home care.
Bathing Program
A therapeutic bath is available by appointment for those that have difficulty bath at home.
Blood Pressure Clinics
VON Volunteers assist participants to measure their blood pressure at free, drop in style clinics.
SMART ® Exercise and Fall Prevention
Skilled and compassionate VON professionals provide information, education and emotional support to family caregivers.
Children’s Bereavement Support
Kids’ Circle Program provides supportive care to children aged 5-11 who have experienced the death of a loved one.
Home at Last
Home at Last (HAL) provides support to aging or frail adults as they are discharged from hospital to their homes, ensuring they settle in back at home safely and comfortably.
Home Help
A light housekeeping service for seniors and adults with disabilities to promote independence.
Hospice Visiting
Hospice volunteers are specially trained, caring, dedicated people who offer their knowledge, experience and support to help the client and their family through a life-threatening or end-of-life journey.
Overnight Respite
Supports VON Oxford Adult Day Program clients with needs such as frail elderly, adults at risk, and adults with disabilities, Alzheimer disease, or other progressive cognitive disorders.
Share The Care ™
Peer support and discussion with educational video series, speakers for family and friends who are caregivers regularly providing physical, social or emotional support specialized groups also available for those living with Parkinson’s Disease and caregivers.
Special Services at Home (SSAH)
SSAH offers respite and support on an individualized basis to help primary caregivers by providing temporary relief support
Telephone Reassurance
Volunteers provide a regular check-in call to seniors and adults with disabilities living independently in their own home.
Transportation
Volunteers provide seniors and adults with disabilities transportation to medical appointments, adult day programs, social recreational outings, and other appointments.
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