At Hospice West Parry Sound care begins from the time the initial phone call is made. Whether it be for additional help during the palliative care of a loved one, assistance with end of life journey, or support for the grieving process, they are here to help.
Help with Hospital to Home
Government Assistance for Caregivers
As a caregiver, you may be eligible for various forms of assistance from the Government of Canada. The attached link offers information to help.
Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit
As a senior 65 years or older in Ontario, you could qualify for a tax credit to help with the cost of making your home safer and more accessible.
Supportive Services to Those With Long Term Health Care Needs
Link to information regarding The Friends, a non-profit community based organization providing help with accessible housing, support services and seniors programs across the districts of Parry Sound and Muskoka in communities as far north as Port Loring and as far south as Honey Harbour and Gravenhurst.
Stroke Recovery Canada
Stroke Recovery Canada® is a national service offering support, education and community programs for stroke survivors, their caregivers and families.
Stroke Best Practices Site
The Canadian Best Practice Recommendations for Stroke Care is a joint initiative of the Canadian Stroke Network and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Since 1952, the Heart and Stroke Foundation has been working to reduce the toll of heart disease and stroke and tangibly improve the health of all Canadians.
Canadian Stroke Network
The Canadian Stroke Network’s mission is to reduce the impact of stroke on Canadians through collaborations that create valuable new knowledge in stroke; to ensure the best knowledge is applied; and to build Canadian capacity in stroke.
Community Support Services
Meals on Wheels, Friendly Visits, Transportation, Information, Volunteer Opportunities, Seniors Safekeeping in the Parry Sound area
Life After Stroke
Link to resources helping after a stroke.
When You Can No Longer Live In Your Home
There may come a time when it becomes too much of a challenge for your parents to stay in their own home. However, before you think of a long-term care destination, explore the Care in Your Home services that are available through your CCAC.
Getting Health-Care Support At Home
Community Care Access Centres for the Parry Sound area are connectors to home care, long-term care destinations, and other services in your community.