• Free bus and train rides for seniors aged 65+ on Wednesdays and Sundays.
• For assistance, contact 613-741-4390 or visit OC Transpo.
• Explore journey planning and reduced fares: Plan Your Trip.

• Door-to-door accessible rides for disabled seniors.
• Apply

• Medical appointments
• Grocery & personal shopping
•  Hairdresser/barber appointment
•  Prescription drop-off & pick-u
• Religious services, concerts, plays, lectures
• Airport (can help check in luggage, escort to security)
• Social events (with accompaniment if requested)
• Therapy sessions

• Private apartments, meals, and cleaning services are offered, with costs varying; it’s advisable to tour facilities first.
• Notable companies providing retirement homes include Revera and Chartwell, and interested individuals should contact the homes directly: Revera – Retirement Living.

• Affordable apartments with low rent are available but come with a long waitlist.
• Administered by the City of Ottawa, applications can be submitted by calling 613-580-2424: City of Ottawa – Social Housing.

• Co-op housing involves paying fees and sharing maintenance responsibilities.
• Interested individuals must apply to each co-op separately; information can be found at Co-op Housing Ottawa.

• Supportive housing provides extra care, medical assistance, meals, cleaning, and access to nursing care.
• Coordinated through the Community Care Access Centre, inquiries can be made by calling 613-760-1700: Community Care Access Centre – Champlain.

•  Seniors can choose to stay in their homes with help for chores through Home Care services provided by the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN).
•  Inquiries can be directed to LHIN at 613-564-1700 : Home Care for Seniors – Ontario.

• Contact: 613-580-2940
•  One-on-one services providing personalized assistance with computers and digital literacy for seniors. OPL Tech Help for Seniors

• Toll-free tech help number: 204-500-1959
• Offers technology support, including assistance with digital services, for older adults.
•  A & O Support Services

• Contact: 613-580-2400
• Activities include cycling and hiking in spring, summer, and fall, as well as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter. Leaders guide participants to various locations in Ottawa and Gatineau to enjoy trails, pathways, and landscapes.

• Provides telephone counseling, information, and services to support those caring for older adults.
• Contact: 613-580-6744 (TTY: 613-580-9656)

• For general health-related items and services, seniors can call 3-1-1.
• Services supporting vulnerable seniors, including Home and Community Care.
• Contact: 310-2222 (no area code required).
• Health and Support Services

• For seniors over 65, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers.

• East: 613-562-6362
• West: 613-721-0041
• For seniors over 65 with recent changes in physical or cognitive health.

• Contact: 613-562-9777
• For seniors over 65 with mental illness; physician referral required.

• Contact: 1-844-726-5115
• For seniors over 65 who are isolated and face significant barriers accessing services.

•  Offers free door-to-door transportation service to local grocery stores for seniors and adults with physical disabilities.
• Contact: 613-236-0428
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• Contact: 613-592-1250
• Provides shopping and grocery assistance.

• At-Home Meal Delivery/Preparation Services
• Community Meal Programs
• Food Shopping
• Community Kitchens Meal Programs for Older Adults – Ottawa Public Health

• Home Help and Maintenance
• Snow-Go and Snow-Go Assist

Handy Helpers by the Good Companions

Services are available for individuals aged 55 and above, as well as adults with physical disabilities residing north of the Queensway between Preston Street and Blair Road. If you reside outside of this specified area, please refer to this page to identify an agency that can provide assistance. Membership with The Good Companions is not required to access this service. The Handy Helper volunteers from The Good Companions are ready to assist with various tasks and odd jobs, including but not limited to:

• Changing batteries in smoke detectors and replacing light bulbs.
• Tightening doorknobs, locks, and adjusting or installing hinges.
• Putting up shelves and pictures at a reasonable and safe height.
• Assembling flat-pack furniture at a reasonable and safe height.
• Undertaking small gardening jobs on a one-off basis, excluding tree pruning.
• Taking down and putting up curtains and curtain rods (limited to a safe ceiling height).
• Replacing tap washers and repairing dripping taps.
• Offering basic computer and technology assistance, such as cell phones, tablets, connecting new TVs, printers, and answering machines.

HandyMan Services by Seniors on Site

Seniors on Site offers essential support to clients, ensuring they can maintain a comfortable lifestyle
within the familiarity of their own homes. Recognizing the significant impact a helping hand can have,
we are committed to facilitating an environment where seniors can thrive. please visit here

Light Gardening & Yard Work for Seniors:
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Home Support, Maintenance & Cleaning Services

Seniors on Site offers dependable and trustworthy caregivers proficient in various common household
tasks, enabling you or your loved one to maintain independence. Accessing quality home support
services is crucial for sustaining a comfortable, secure, and tidy living space.

Home care services that include

• Light & heavy housekeeping
• Cooking & meal preparation
• Laundry & ironing
• Shopping & running errands
• Closet & cupboard cleaning/organization
• Pet care & pet sitting
• Home sitting

Housekeeping / Cleaning for Seniors in Ottawa
Our housekeeping services include:

• Vacuuming
• Floor sweeping & mopping
• Laundry & ironing
• Dish washing
•  Kitchen cleaning
•  Bed making/changing
• Bathroom cleaning
• Sweeping & dusting
• Sanitizing surfaces
• Taking out trash
• Overall upkeep/tidying of home

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