Programs

HOME MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES

Mandate:  To provide caregiver support services in Sarnia-Lambton  through information, education, advocacy, support and access to services to enable caregivers to maintain a healthy lifestyle and make the complex role of care giving a more rewarding experience.

Do you know someone caring for a loved one at home who needs some relief from their care- giving role?  Our volunteers, who have completed a comprehensive training program, are ready and willing to fill the need in our community.  Volunteers are matched with a caregiver and care receiver to make regular visits or contact to relieve the caregiver.  There is no charge for this service.

If you are interested in volunteering in the Senior VIP's In-Home volunteer Respite Program, or know of someone who could benefit from this program please call the Senior VIP office @ 332-2814.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT NETWORK

A network of service providers who meet regularly to discuss caregiver support services in Sarnia-Lambton.

RESOURCE LIBRARY/DATABASE

A computer database regularly updated by volunteers to provide caregiver support information through the provision of printed and audio-visual materials and access to a computer database.

TRAINED VOLUNTEERS FOR ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT/  RESPITE

Trained volunteers who may provide emotional support via visitation or by telephone, or who may provide respite in the home so the caregiver may leave the home for  a short period of time.

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS FOR CAREGIVERS

Co-ordination, provision and promotion of educational seminars for caregivers.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

A type of "caregiver club", whereby caregivers meet as their needs dictate, to discuss mutual concerns and possible solutions relating to the role of caregiver.

SENIOR V.I.P. CENTRE

Senior V.I.P. Centre at the Bayside Mall.
Located at Bayside Mall and staffed entirely by Senior V.I.P. volunteers, seniors can stop in for conversation, cards, coffee and tea. MORE INFO...