Resources
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Home care - Greenwood - Elderly
Northwood Intouch
Phone: (902) 454-8311
Toll Free: 1-800-461-3346
Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
A non-profit organization that responded to the needs of the surrounding community with programs that promote an independent lifestyle while providing care and support to those in need. One of the largest and most innovative long term care, independent living, home care and community outreach centre for older adults in Eastern Canada.
Victoria Order of Nurses (VON) - Annapolis County
Phone: (902) 678-3415
Toll Free: 1-800-411-9646
Web: www.von.ca/nationaldirectory/branch.aspx?BranchId=61
A national non-profit healthcare organization offering a wide range of community healthcare including: Meals on Wheels, visiting nursing program, foot care services, caregiver support program, and palliative care services.
Continuing Care
Webiste: www.gov.ns.ca/health/ccs/homecare.asp
Toll Free: 1-800-225-7225
Home care provides service to Nova Scotians of all ages who need care in their homes and communities to help them remain as independent as possible, as long as possible. Home care services include home support (such as personal care, respite, and light housekeeping), nursing care (such as dressing changes, catheter care, and intravenous therapy) and home oxygen.
Caregivers Nova Scotia
Phone: (902) 421-7390
Toll Free (within NS): 1-877-488-7390
Web: www.caregiversns.org
Provides information and assistance for family and friends giving care. Their services for caregivers take many forms, including; workshops, informative newsletters, a book and video lending library, telephone caregivers’ assistance and community-based peer support groups. As well as participating in various government task forces and working groups to help influence public policy for the benefit of caregivers.
