Aging in Place

Supports for staying in your home and staying healthy.

VON Hamilton Congregate Dining

Phone:
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
2757 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8G 5E4, Canada
Hours:
Program is on pause due to COVID-19
Cost:
Service
$9.50/meal maximum. Transportation is available for an additional fee. Fee adjustment available for low incomes. All fees are billed monthly.
Who can access this service:

Older adults and people with disabilities

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Contact:
Carole Taylor, Program Coordinator
Email: Web: Address:
Hours:
Third Thursday monthly (except July, August, December)
Cost:
Program
$15 includes meal, dessert, and tea or coffee
Who can access this service:

Older adults

How to apply:

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.

Diners Club, Welcome Inn Community Centre

Phone:
Contact:
Ruth Kaulback, Seniors Program Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator
Email: Web: Address:
40 Wood St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 3Y3, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
Program
Tuesday meal: $4.50
Who can access this service:

Older adults living in the central and north end of Hamilton.

How to apply:

Contact to register.

Weekly home-cooked lunch followed by activities such as singing, games, and excursions. July and August dates include brunch and/or a day trip.

McQuesten Boys and Girls Club Roxborough Seniors Program

Phone:
Work: 905-549-2814 x269
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
785 Britannia Ave, Hamilton, ON L8H 2B6, Canada
Hours:
Hours vary by program, contact for details
Cost:
Membership
$10 per year
Who can access this service:

Older adults

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Fax Number: 905-689-0650
Contact:
Wendy Thompson, Administrator
Email: Web: Address:
306 Parkside Dr, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H0, Canada
Hours:
Third Tuesday of each month
11:30am-1pm
Operates September to June
Cost:
Program
$5 per person
Who can access this service:

Open to all older adults

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Fax Number: 905-545-4077
Contact:
Christina Barahona
Email: Web: Address:
34 Ottawa St N, Hamilton, ON L8H 3Y7, Canada
Hours:
Hours vary by program, contact for details
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to all urban Aboriginal men, women and their families

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Work: 905-523-5546 x240
Contact:
Mel Delorme, Supervisor, Social Services
,
Renée Wetselaar, Executive Director
Email: Web: Address:
460 Wentworth St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 5W8, Canada
Hours:
Temporarily CLOSED due to COVID-19.
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:
How to apply:

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.

Ancaster Community Services Meals on Wheels

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Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
300 Wilson St E, Ancaster, ON L9G 2B9, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
Service
$7.25 per meal, invoiced monthly
Who can access this service:

Open to Ancaster residents (including Alberton, Lynden, Jerseyville and Carluke)

  • Seniors who are finding it challenging preparing their own meals
  • Adults who are chronically ill
  • Adults living with a disability
  • Adults convalescing from surgery or illness
  • Adults undergoing medical treatment
How to apply:

Contact to pre-register. 24 hours notice is required for requests or cancellations.

Delivers hot meals to the homes of elderly, convalescent, disabled persons, or any person in need of a meal and unable to provide for themselves.  Available on both a short-term and long-term basis to eligible clients.  This volunteer-based program assists members of the community to remain in their homes as an alternative to retirement or nursing residences, while helping clients stay connected to their community and support their personal independence.  Meal delivery is prepared by Set the Table Kitchen & Co. Food Delivery Service and delivered by volunteers.  

Specialty diets (i.e. celiac, diabetic) may be accommodated upon request.  A regular Meals on Wheels delivery consists of:

  • Full course meal of meat, vegetable(s), and a starch (pasta, potatoes or rice)
  • 10 oz serving of hot soup
  • Dessert

Ancaster Community Service Frozen Meals

Phone:
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
300 Wilson St E, Ancaster, ON L9G 2B9, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
Service
Entrée - $6.50; Dessert - $2.25; Soup - $3.00 ; Prices are subject to change without prior written notice
Who can access this service:

Ancaster residents who are seniors, have a disability, or are confined to home.

How to apply:

Contact to register. Meals are ordered every Thursday before 4 pm and delivered the following Wednesday for those eligible for delivery or picked up at the ACS office Wednesday after 12 noon.

Provides meals prepared from fresh foods and frozen the week prior to delivery or pick-up. Offers 35 different entrées and desserts over a 5 week rotation plus 7 different soups each week. Meals are delivered to the door or can be picked up at the ACS office. Cooking times and instructions are provided on the cellophane cover of every entrée. Some dietary restrictions available.

Glanbrook Community Services Meals on Wheels (Frozen) Program

Phone:
Contact:
Carole Taylor, Program Coordinator
Email: Web: Address:
Hours:
Contact for information.
Cost:
Service
Fees vary, contact for details
Who can access this service:

Glanbrook and area resident seniors and other adults with physical or developmental disabilities.

How to apply:

Contact to register. Meals can be ordered online with email confirmation.

Delivery restricted to Glanbrook, Stoney Creek, Hamilton mountain. 

Service provides frozen meals prepared from fresh foods to seniors and those requiring additional nutritional assistance. Meals are delivered weekly, or can be picked up at the Glanbrook Community Services office. Special diet types available, cooking instructions are provided on the packaging. Meals provided by Ina Grafton Village in St. Catharine's and by Zarky's in Hamilton.

Dundas Community Services Meals on Wheels (Hot) Program

Phone:
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
2 King St W Suite 3A, Dundas, ON L9H 6Z1, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
Service
Price per meal, contact for information; includes soup, main course, and a dessert. Accepted payments are cash, cheque, debit and credit and EFT (electronic funds transfer). Clients are invoiced monthly.
Who can access this service:

Seniors or adults living with a disability, or recuperating from surgery or illness. Must be residents of Dundas and do not live beyond the railway line at Sydenham and York Road or beyond the Conservation Area on Governor's Road.

How to apply:

Pre-registration is required. Registration forms may be completed online or visit to fill out the form in person. Cancelations must be done with 24 hours notice.

Provides a hot, nutritious meal for people with disabilities, recuperating from surgery, or anyone not able to cook for themselves, delivered to their own home or apartment at lunch time. No deliveries on holidays and weekends, but additional meals may be requested to accommodate. Special diet types available, all meals are prepared at Wentworth Lodge Long-Term Care Facility.

Glanbrook Community Services Meals on Wheels (Hot) Program

Phone:
Contact:
Carole Taylor, Program Coordinator
Email: Web: Address:
Hours:
Cost:
Service
$7.50 per meal
Who can access this service:

Seniors and other adults with physical limitations who live in the Binbrook, Mount Hope, or Glanbrook areas.

How to apply:

Contact to register for a delivery.

Hot, nutritious, three-course meal delivered during lunch hour. Meal includes salad, main course of meat, potato and vegetable, and dessert. Specialized meals can be made upon request. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday, excluding holidays; additional meals may be requested to accommodate weekends and holidays.

Canadian Red Cross Meals on Wheels

Phone:
Fax Number: 905-637-2577
Contact:
Amanda Baker, Community Services Coordinator
Email: Web: Address:
Hours:
Cost:
Service
fees vary by meal, contact for details; all fees are billed monthly
Who can access this service:

Seniors or those with chronic illness, mental or physical challenges, or who are recovering from illness.

How to apply:

Call to register.

Nonprofit program that provides hot or frozen meals for those who have difficulty preparing food. Both short term and long term meal plans are available as well as accommodations for special diets. Hot meals are delivered daily and frozen meals are delivered weekly. There is no delivery on statutory holidays.

Victorian Order of Nurses Meals on Wheels

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Contact:
Email:
Web: Address:
414 Victoria Ave N, Hamilton, Suite M2, ON L8L 5G8, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
Service
Contact for meal pricing. Recipients are invoiced monthly.
Who can access this service:

Older adults, adults with disabilities, or those recovering from illness or surgery. 

How to apply:

Contact to register.

Provides delivered meals for residents who are unable to attend to their own nutritional needs, yet wish to continue living independently in the community. Volunteers are selected through a screening process and provide social contact as well as monitor the well-being of the client. 

Meals on Wheels (Frozen) - Clients are given several frozen meal options to choose from and special dietary items are also available. All meals can be easily reheated in a microwave or conventional oven.

Meals on Wheels (Hot) - Affordable, hot, and nutritious meals, delivered to clients' doors.

Dundas Community Services Frozen Meal Program

Phone:
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
2 King St W Suite 3A, Dundas, ON L9H 6Z1, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
Service
Entree: $6.50, Soup only: $3.00; Accepted payments are cash, cheque, debit and credit. Clients are invoiced monthly.
Who can access this service:

Older adults (55+) or adults living with a disability or convalescing may purchase the meals, however restrictions apply for delivery.

Delivery is open to seniors or adults living with disability or convalescing who are residents of Dundas and do not live beyond the railway line at Sydenham and York Road or beyond the Conservation Area on Governor's Road.

How to apply:

Pre-registration is required. Registration forms may be completed online or visit to fill out the form in person. Cancelations must be done with 24 hours notice.

Provides flash-frozen meals for older adults, adults living with a disability or recuperating from surgery, or anyone not able to cook a meal for themselves. Pick-up and delivery options are available. Special diet types available; cooking instructions are provided on the packaging. All meals prepared at Ina Grafton Gage Village in Niagara. 

Hear for Life

Phone:
Toll-Free Number: 1-888-806-3122
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
841 Upper Wentworth St, Hamilton, ON L9A 4W5, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Most fees covered by OHIP
Who can access this service:

Open to all.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Contact:
Haidar Farran, Community Oral Health Coordinator
Email: Web: Address:
181 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y4, Canada
Hours:
Hours by appointment Monday to Thursday.
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Individuals who experience barriers to accessing oral health services.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Work: 905-777-3837 x12336
Contact:
Dorar Abu Daqa
Email:
Web: Address:
88 Maplewood Ave, Hamilton, ON L8M 1W9, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
Service
fees vary by service, discounted rates and payment plans available, Cash, Cheque, or Direct Billing only
Who can access this service:

Older adults.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Work: 905-627-9011 x2248
Contact:
Email:
Web: Address:
56 Governors Rd, Dundas, ON L9H 5G7, Canada
Hours:
Hours vary, services available by appointment only
Cost:
Service
fees vary, contact for details
Who can access this service:

Open to all.

How to apply:

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:

  • Compression Therapy
  • Dermatology Services
  • Dental Services
  • Ear, Nose, Throat Services

Home Maintenance Program, St. Joseph's Home Care

Phone:
Work: 905-522-6887 x2252
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
1550 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON L9B 2L6, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
Service
fees vary by service, contact for details
Who can access this service:

Adults with permanent disabilities or seniors ages 60 and older.

How to apply:

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.

Quality Home Cleaning Program, St. Joseph's Home Care

Phone:
Work: 905-522-6887 x2252
Toll-Free Number: 1-800-463-6612
Fax Number: 905-529-6646
Contact:
Anne Kenderic, Community Support Coordinator
Email: Web: Address:
1550 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON L9B 2L6, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
Service
fees vary, contact for details
Who can access this service:

Adults with permanent disabilities and older adults.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
53 Golden Iris Cres, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H3, Canada
Hours:
Hours vary * Contact for details
Cost:
Service
Fees vary according to service and level of care provided.  Contact for details.
Who can access this service:

Services designed to support seniors and their caregivers

How to apply:

Contact to register

Provides 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

Phone:
Toll-Free Number: 1-866-801-4097
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
1525 Stone Church Rd E, Hamilton, ON L8W 3P8, Canada
Hours:
Hours vary, contact for details
Cost:
Service
fees vary, contact for details, private insurance is accepted
Who can access this service:

Open to all.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Fax Number: 905-632-3101
Toll-Free Number: 1-855-777-2411
Contact:
Email:
Web: Address:
1 Hunter St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W1, Canada
Hours:
Mon-Sun
24 hours
Emergency on-call health services
Cost:
Service
fees vary, contact for details
Who can access this service:

Older adults and individuals with special needs or disabilities .

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Toll-Free Number: 1-866-801-4097
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
1525 Stone Church Rd E, Hamilton, ON L8W 3P8, Canada
Hours:
Hours vary, contact for details
Cost:
Service
fees vary, contact for details, private insurance is accepted
Who can access this service:

Open to all.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Contact:
Dave Cage, President
Email: Web: Address:
605 ON-8, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 5G2, Canada
Hours:
Excluding holidays
Cost:
Service
fees vary by service, contact for details
Who can access this service:

Seniors and people with disabilities who live in Stoney Creek

How to apply:

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 services: volunteer drivers will provide transportation to medical appointments, shopping, hair appointments, etc. within the Greater Hamilton Area
  • Household services: assistance with minor home repairs, yard work, or housekeeping
  • Snow removal

Operation Snow Shovel

Phone:
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
2 King St W Suite 3A, Dundas, ON L9H 6Z1, Canada
Hours:
By appointment only.
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Older adults or adults that are unable to clear snow.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
52 Catharine St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1J1, Canada
Hours:
Hours vary by program, contact for details.
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Older adults who are socially isolated or at risk.

How to apply:

Contact for information.

Assists isolated, low income, and vulnerable seniors age 55 and older with making social connections and maintaining independence through various activities and community referrals. Outreach programs include one on one case management, and social and recreational activities. Programs are run in various locations in the greater Hamilton area. 

Catholic Family Services Hamilton/Halton Gatekeepers Program

Phone:
Work: 905-527-3823 x279
Toll-Free Number: 1-877-527-3823
Contact:
Judit Zsoldos, Team Leader
Email:
Web: Address:
56 Governors Rd, Dundas, ON L9H 5G7, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

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
How to apply:

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.