Free program focused on wellness for seniors. Includes exercise with YWCA staff and breakfast.
Aging in Place
Supports for staying in your home and staying healthy.
Seniors Fitness and Breakfast
Open to all, with a focus on older adults.
No registration required.
VON Hamilton Congregate Dining
Older adults and people with disabilities
Contact to register
Offers meals served in a group setting that provides an opportunity for socializing. Developed for older adults and people with disabilities who would like to get out of the house more often. Transportation is available for a fee.
Diners' Club Congregate Dining Program
Older adults
Contact to register
Program offers a monthly nutritious meal and social time at a location in Glanbrook/Binbrook. Participants from outside of Glanbrook are welcome, but must arrange their own transportation. Transportation can be arranged for participants who reside in Glanbrook.
McQuesten Boys and Girls Club Roxborough Seniors Program
Older adults
Contact to register
Program provides a variety of activities and programs to promote enjoyment and well being for older adults and retirees. Offering bingo, euchre and more. Also, fitness and strength training, speaker events on topics relevant to seniors and pot luck lunches.
St. James United Church Senior's Luncheon
Open to all older adults
Call or email to reserve your seat(s) by noon on the Friday before the lunch
Program offers a lunch for all seniors.
Life Long Care Program
Open to all urban Aboriginal men, women and their families
Contact to register
Provides support services to the Indigenous community, regardless of age, who are disabled, chronically ill, frail, elderly or require acute/chronic continuum of care.
Services include:
- medical transportation services
- assistance with completing forms
- community referrals
- home visits
- security checks
- caregiver support
- aid in transitioning from ODSP to Old Age Pension
- congregate dining meals
- social activities
St. Matthew's House Seniors Drop-In Centre Programs
No application required.
Program provides a casual space for seniors to gather and socialize with an emphasis on low-income seniors who are vulnerable, potentially isolated or are living in at-risk conditions. Also offering light breakfast and lunch daily, TV, movies, newspapers, books, games and a free weekly chair exercise program. Provides referrals to internal services at St. Matthew’s House or external organizations or agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services. Outreach workers provide friendly visiting to seniors at home for health and safety checks, and assist seniors in crisis situations.
Pancake Tuesdays
Open to all.
No application required.
Offers drop in for a quick meal and to connect with service providers, health information, emergency supplies and other items.
Hear for Life
Open to all.
Contact to book an appointment.
Provides hearing healthcare services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Services include hearing tests, hearing aid fittings, ear wax management. Also provides information on hearing and hearing loss.
Community Oral Health Program
Individuals who experience barriers to accessing oral health services.
Call to register.
Promotes oral health among individuals that are under-served and lack access to adequate oral health care. Services include cleaning, fluoridation, pits and fissure sealants, and check-ups.
Dental Clinic, St. Peter's Hospital
Older adults.
Contact to book an appointment.
Provides quality geriatric dental care to patients at St. Peter's Hospital, residents of long term care facilities, and seniors in the community.
St. Joseph's Villa Community Medical Clinics
Open to all.
Contact to book an appointment.
For dental services contact Dr. Amanda Wang by e-mail valleydentalcare2353@gmail.com or telephone 905-627-3541 x2353. No referral required.
Offers medical clinic services to residents of St. Joseph's Villa and older adults in the community.
Clinics include:
- Advanced Nursing Foot Care Services
- Dermatology Services
- Dental Services
- Ear, Nose, Throat Services
Home Maintenance Program, St. Joseph's Home Care
Adults with permanent disabilities or seniors ages 60 and older.
Contact for information.
Offers assistance with household chores and repairs at a low rate for seniors and people with disabilities. Services include minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry, heavy cleaning including fridge and stove, organizing closets, basements, and garages, snow removal, landscaping etc. One hour minimum is required.
Home Maintenance and Repair Referred Worker Program
Older adults who are financially marginalized or geared to income.
Contact for information.
Glanbrook Community Services offers the services of skilled and knowledgeable individuals to provide a wide range of services to help in home and yard maintenance for older adults. The service providers supply their own tools and equipment.
These services include:
- basic carpentry
- electrical & plumbing
- painting & wall-papering
- cleaning & repair of windows/eaves
- gardening & grass cutting,
- help with household rubbish removal
Quality Home Cleaning Program, St. Joseph's Home Care
Adults with permanent disabilities and older adults.
Contact for information.
The Quality Home Cleaning Program offers a range of housekeeping services for individuals who need assistance with routine household activities, with a goal to support those who require assistance with day-to-day household activities so that they are able to live independently for as long as possible. It is a client paid and client directed service provided at a low cost to seniors over 60 and adults with permanent physical disabilities.
Services include:
- Vacuuming, dusting, and mopping floors
- Cleaning kitchen and bathrooms
- Laundry and changing bed linens
- Sorting and taking out garbage/recycling
At Your Senior Service
Services designed to support seniors and their caregivers
Contact to register
rovides support services by qualified professionals that improve the quality of life for seniors and enables seniors to maintain their independence while living in their home. Hourly, weekend, short term, long term, and respite care available. Staff are properly screened, fully licensed and insured. Services include:
Personal care
- Exercise and range of motion
- Transferring
- Feeding
Companion care
- Fall prevention
- Medication reminders
- Meal preparation
- Light housekeeping
- Shopping and errands
- Laundry
Specialty care
- Alzheimer's
- Dementia
- Parkinson's Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Hip Replacement
- Stroke
SE Health Help at Home Services
Open to all.
Contact for information or complete the online application form.
Offers a variety of home supports to help older adults live independently in their own homes.
Services include:
- housekeeping, light chores, and laundry
- meal preparation and grocery shopping
- social supports including appointment accompaniment, friendly chatting, and day excursions
Access Personal Support Ltd
Older adults and individuals with special needs or disabilities .
No referral required. Contact for information about how to register.
In-home health care offered in private homes, long-term care homes, group homes, hospitals, and community settings.
Services include:
- nursing
- therapy
- personal support
- attendant care
- homemaking services
Services are provided by nurses, registered practical nurses, personal support workers, and social service workers.
SE Health Personal Care Services
Open to all.
Contact for information or complete the online application form.
Offers home health support to assist older adults with living at home.
Services include:
- bathing
- toileting
- feeding
- dressing
- management of medication
- other daily activities
Stoney Creek Seniors Outreach Services
Seniors and people with disabilities who live in Stoney Creek
Contact to register for programs. Transportation must be booked two days in advance.
Non-profit community organization that assists seniors and disabled persons to remain independent and in their homes. Services include:
- transportation to medical appointments
- shopping
- hair appointments
- assistance with minor home repairs
- yard work
- housekeeping
- snow removal
Operation Snow Shovel
Older adults or adults that are unable to clear snow.
Apply online or print the application, fill it out and return it to Dundas Community Services
Matches volunteer students with seniors and people with disabilities in need of snow removal.
Wesley Seniors Outreach Program
Older adults who are socially isolated or at risk.
Contact for information.
Assists isolated and at risk seniors age 55 and older with making social connections and maintaining independence through various activities and community referrals. The program is partnered with CityHousing Hamilton buildings delivering seniors programs.
Programs are run in various locations in the greater Hamilton area.
Catholic Family Services Hamilton/Halton Gatekeepers Program
Clients display:
- Signs of extreme personal neglect: poor hygiene, body odour, wearing dirty or inappropriate clothing
- Signs of extreme domestic neglect: home is in severe disrepair, bad odours, excessive clutter, neglected pets, and lack of food
- Signs of excessive hoarding
- Social withdrawal
- Refusal of assistance
- Lack of concern about living condition
Referral form is available online and can be filled out and faxed to 905-546-5779. Contact for more information.
Works in conjunction with health and social service community partners, to identify seniors living in severe self-neglect, known as “Diogenes Syndrome”. This service is intended to increase access to support services for vulnerable and at-risk seniors and prevent the need for other services such as hospitalization and long term care.