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For older adults in our community, we offers health services, volunteer programs, and a wide range of recreation programs at four 50+ Recreation Centres.
Health related services
Cambridge has a Service Accountability Agreement (required by the Local Health System Integration Act) with the West Region - Ontario Health (LHIN) to ensure residents have access to high quality health services including Adult Day Services, Visiting-Social & Safety and French Language Services.
Adult Day Services | ||||
The City of Cambridge provides Adult Day Services for residents living in the community of Cambridge, the Township of North Dumfries and surrounding areas. There are a variety of day program options to meet individual interests and health care needs. These programs support individuals living with mental health or chronic illness; and physical, intellectual or cognitive impairment, such as early stroke, Parkinson's disease or early stage dementia; or general age related frailty. The Adult Day Service program operates six days a week and offers a variety of social-recreational activities to promote independence and healthy living and improve wellbeing and quality of life. Professional and supportive staff manage and lead these programs. Adult Day programs serve residents with different languages and cultural backgrounds. Francophone residents are welcome to attend all programs and days. Francophone staff are available in the day programs two days per week. Portuguese speaking residents attend all programs and days.
The programs also include:
Special Activities Available:
Hours of Operation: Locations: A variety of locations in Cambridge Fees (effective April 1, 2023):
Call (519) 623-1340 ext. 4424 for more information. For more information or support in French, please call (519) 623-1340 ext. 4737 or email: FrenchServices@cambridge.ca |
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Foot care clinics | ||||
Treat your feet to one of our foot care clinics! Register online or visit the front desk to book an appointment. We accept DVA Taps cards. An appointment costs $30.00 at time of appointment + $4.27 + HST to reserve your appointment.
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Federal and provincial programs
- Government of Canada Programs and Services for Seniors
- Province of Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility
- Dial 2-1-1 for more information and referrals to community and social service programs in Ontario. Helpline can be contacted 24/7 with service available in 150+ languages. Text and live chat between 7 am - 9 pm Monday to Friday.
Volunteer programs
The 50+ Recreation Centres have a great variety of volunteer roles from reception and tuck shop to activity conveners and event committees. See the Current Volunteer Opportunities Listing for details and contact information.
Friendly Visiting
Friendly Visiting matches a volunteer with a socially isolated older adult, or an adult with a physical disability, for regularly scheduled social and recreational visits. By volunteering for Friendly Visiting, you can bring joy to an older adult in just a few hours a week. Learn more about getting involved.
Without Walls (WOW)
Without Walls (WOW) telephone program offers groups of 5 to 10 people the opportunity to get together over the phone for conversation, trivia games, bingo, and even musical sessions.
Cambridge Council on Aging
The Cambridge Council on Aging is a forum for seniors and community members to mobilize and work together to make Cambridge an age friendly community. This involves raising awareness and advocating for change by increasing the civic involvement of seniors in the community. The Council on Aging will take on emerging social issues such as ageism, elder abuse and other issues concerning seniors.