The Geriatric Restorative Care Program helps people age 65 and over to become more independent, do their daily activities, and improve their quality of life after a hospital stay. Topics include: what to expect, how often you will have therapy, your team members, what to bring, how long you can expect to stay, how to get ready to go home, what to do if you need help at home, meals, leisure, infection control, additional precautions, smoking, extra services, and phone services. If you have quest…
The Seniors Community Health Team is a team of health care providers dedicated to the health, safety, and wellbeing of seniors. They visit seniors in their homes in Lunenburg and Queens Counties. The goal of the program is to help to improve seniors' quality of life, and help them to stay healthy and independent, at home and in the community. Topics include: what the team does, who is eligible, and how to get a referral. Contact information is included.
The Seniors LINCS Program visits seniors in their homes in Annapolis and Kings Counties, help seniors stay in their homes and communities independently for as long as possible. Topics include: what the team does, who is eligible, how to get a referral, and contact info if you have questions.
The VISIT Program is a partnership between Seniors LINCS and Emergency Health Services (EHS) to provide in-home primary care to seniors living in the Annapolis Valley area. This pamphlet explains what the VISIT Program includes, how to decide if the program is right for you, how the program might help you, what will happen at the visit, and how to get a referral for the program. Contact information is also provided.