In Home Assistance for Seniors

The In-Home Assistance program was developed by the Nanton Quality of Life Foundation, in response to requests for assistance from many of our area seniors who were not able to carry out the heavy work involved with maintaining their homes but were not ready to move into a lodge setting.

The support for seniors to remain in their own homes has many positive benefits for the community. Seniors remain more active in community initiatives and their independence boosts their self-esteem.

The In Home Assistance Program is currently accepting new clients. Please call the Nanton Quality of Life Foundation at 403-646-2436.

Senior Connect Program

The Senior Connect Program is a voluntary program that helps seniors who might be at risk, to connect to community support services that help them to live safely and independently in their homes.

There is no charge for this program.

The following situations may indicate that a senior is in need of help and support:

Mental State – confused, disoriented, memory loss
Physical – weight loss, difficulty seeing/hearing/speaking or reduced mobility
Grief - loss of a loved one leading to anxiety & depression
Social – isolated, unwilling to engage in conversation
Appearance – unwashed clothes, uncombed hair, unshaven
Home – needs maintenance or repair, safety concerns, unattended pets
Economic – confusion about money, cannot afford basic necessities

Step One - Referral to NQLF Office:
The Community Program Coordinator takes referrals from a variety of referral sources including but not limited to:
● Seniors themselves
● Family members
● Health Care Providers
● Doctors
● Physiotherapists
● Social Workers

As part of the intake process, the Community Program Coordinator determines what community support services the referred senior requires. The initial contact would determine how often subsequent contact would occur. Contact can vary from weekly office visits to monthly phone calls.

All contact for this program is provided by the Community Program Coordinator through in office visits at the NQLF office or by telephone calls to the senior’s place of residence.

In order for the referral to be made to the program, the referring individual will have asked and received permission from the senior to make a referral to the Nanton Quality of Life Foundation Senior Connect Program.
The referring individual will have identified one of the above-listed situations may indicate that the senior is in need of help and support.

Step Two – Intake is Initiated:

Once the senior grants permission for a referral to the Senior Connect Program, the referring agent would call the Community Program Coordinator with the referral. The Community Program Coordinator would then start the program intake process for the referred senior.

Step Three – Access to Support:

The Community Program Coordinator would then contact the senior who has been referred to the Senior Connect Program. The Community Support Worker would complete the intake form with information provided by the referred senior.

The Senior Connect Program Has A Three-Step Process

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