Supporting our elders with services that enable independent living
Discover the Aging Well supports that are being offered in your area by clicking the geographical locations below.
We proudly offer culturally sensitive homemaking and assisted living care services to Elders / Seniors living independently. We continue to work with local regional agencies to strengthen partnerships so that together we can address the needs of our Indigenous community members.
Indigenous Care Coordinator Services/ Homemaking
For 55 + and adults with age-related health conditions and/or disabilities who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.
For 55 + and adults with age-related health conditions and/or disabilities who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.
Services include home-making and assisted living:
- Light housekeeping / Homemaking
- Laundry
- Meal preparation
- Social visiting
- Local trips to shopping centres/banking
- Telephone reassurance calls
Contact the Indigenous Care Coordinator at (705)-627-3499 or mbruyns@banac.on.ca
Dementia Supports
Dementia supports include:
- Education to increase awareness to support earlier identification and reduce stigma of dementia
- Increase community support services to Indigenous families managing dementia
Contact the Dementia Support Worker at: (705)-627-3499 or mbruyns@banac.on.ca
Long Term Care Liaison Supports
Long term care liaisons services include:
- Friendly visits: In home visits, assisting with shopping needs and other daily living activities.
- Security / wellness checks
- Checking in on the safety and health of isolated / elderly clients through regular weekly telephone calls and/or home visits.
Additional Liaison Supports:
- Advocate on health and related social issues
- Make referrals to appropriate service providers
- Identify educational opportunities for clients through workshops, seminars etc.
- Assist clients with access to Non-insured Health Benefits, Ontario Disability Support Program and more
Contact the Long Term Care Program Coordinator directly via email ssimpson@banac.on.ca or phone: 705-627-1353 or the Long Term Care Liaison at lisa@banac.on.ca, via phone: 705-734-4262
Aging@Home Transportation
Helping our Elders Get Places
- Must be a registered client of the Long Term Care Program.
- Reliable transportation for elders 55+ and those living with long term illnesses
- Assist with attending medical appointments, cultural activities/events, and to see traditional healers
- Clients are asked to book appointments for transportation in advance
- We require a minimum 2 week notice for out-of-town trips and request that any in town trips are booked in the same timeframe
- Scheduled appointments are on a first come, first served basis. We are not able to provide transportation service on an emergency basis.
- Please note that we offer standard wheelchair accessible rides, but we are not bariatric wheelchair accessible.
Contact the Long Term Care Program Coordinator directly via email ssimpson@banac.on.ca or phone: 705-627-1353 or the Long Term Care Liaison at lisa@banac.on.ca, via phone: 705-734-4262.
Long Term Care Liaison Supports
Long term care liaisons services include:
Long term care liaisons services include:
- Friendly visits: In home visits, assisting with shopping needs and other daily living activities.
- Security / wellness checks
- Checking in on the safety and health of isolated / elderly clients through regular weekly telephone calls and/or home visits.
Additional Liaison Supports:
- Advocate on health and related social issues
- Make referrals to appropriate service providers
- Identify educational opportunities for clients through workshops, seminars etc.
- Assist clients with access to Non-insured Health Benefits, Ontario Disability Support Program and more
Contact the Long Term Care Program Coordinator directly via email ssimpson@banac.on.ca or phone: 705-627-1353 or the Long Term Care Liaison at lisa@banac.on.ca, via phone: 705-734-4262.
Aging at Home (York Region)
Provides services to those 45+ who identify as First Nation, Metis, Inuit who live in York Region and South Simcoe offering the following services:
- Home visits/companionship
- Light housekeeping
- Transportation (to medical appointments, grocery stores, pharmacy, group programs, etc.)
- Congregate dining/feasts
- Culturally based group programs (e.g. Traditional crafts, cooking, drum circles)
We also provide access to the following Indigenous supports:
- Elders, healers, and knowledge keepers
- Cultural teachings
- Traditional ceremonies
- Regional social gatherings
For Aging@Home services in York Region/South Simcoe, contact: 705-816-1075 or email: abruyns@banac.on.ca | 705-790-8422 or email: dsimpson@banac.on.ca
Senior’s Cultural Coordinator
Providing services in York Region that support the Aging at Home program. Contact the Seniors Cultural Coordinator 705-627-0399 or email jbrunelle@banac.on.ca
- Provide traditional teachings and ceremonies in a safe and acceptable environment to staff, caregivers, community service providers and other community members as needed
- Organize and facilitate cultural workshops, ceremonies, healing circles and spiritual gatherings for staff, families, caregivers and alternative care providers
- Coordinate access to Elders and traditional healers to meet the needs of the community
- Ensure that children and families receive appropriate cultural programming as requested
- Act as a resource to ensure that cultural knowledge and practices are understood and maintained
- Foster connections and wellbeing through cultural resources and learning
- Provide a safe space for wellbeing circles
- Provide advocacy and referrals to other programs designed to maintain individual personal health
- Provide traditional meals and maintain Indigenous food sovereignty and its importance in community
- Manage cross cultural trainings for outside organizations to further their knowledge
- Provide cultural resources to individuals
Indigenous Independent Living Care / Homemaking
Culturally sensitive care for adults 55+ who are aging at home and who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit. Homemaking and assisted living services include:
Culturally sensitive care for adults 55+ who are aging at home and who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit. Homemaking and assisted living services include:
- Light housekeeping / homemaking
- Cooking / Meal Prep
- Laundry
- Meal preparation
- Personal care and hygiene support
- Medication support
Please note eligibility, your income must be 20,000 or less to qualify. For IILC services, contact 705-818-3080 or email aking@banac.on.ca
Long Term Care Liaison Supports
Long term care liaisons services include:
- Friendly visits: In home visits, assisting with shopping needs and other daily living activities.
- Security / wellness checks
- Checking in on the safety and health of isolated / elderly clients through regular weekly telephone calls and/or home visits.
Additional Liaison Supports:
- Advocate on health and related social issues
- Make referrals to appropriate service providers
- Identify educational opportunities for clients through workshops, seminars etc.
- Assist clients with access to Non-insured Health Benefits, Ontario Disability Support Program and more
Contact the Long Term Care Program Coordinator directly via email ssimpson@banac.on.ca or phone: 705-627-1353 or the Long Term Care Liaison at lisa@banac.on.ca, via phone: 705-734-4262.
Long Term Care Liaison Supports
Long term care liaisons services include:
Long term care liaisons services include:
- Friendly visits: In home visits, assisting with shopping needs and other daily living activities.
- Security / wellness checks
- Checking in on the safety and health of isolated / elderly clients through regular weekly telephone calls and/or home visits.
Additional Liaison Supports:
- Advocate on health and related social issues
- Make referrals to appropriate service providers
- Identify educational opportunities for clients through workshops, seminars etc.
- Assist clients with access to Non-insured Health Benefits, Ontario Disability Support Program and more
Contact the Long Term Care Program Coordinator directly via email ssimpson@banac.on.ca or phone: 705-627-1353 or the Long Term Care Liaison at lisa@banac.on.ca, via phone: 705-734-4262.
Aging@Home Transportation
Helping our Elders Get Places
- Must be a registered client of the Long Term Care Program.
- Reliable transportation for elders 55+ and those living with long term illnesses
- Assist with attending medical appointments, cultural activities/events, and to see traditional healers
- Clients are asked to book appointments for transportation in advance
- We require a minimum 2 week notice for out-of-town trips and request that any in town trips are booked in the same timeframe
- Scheduled appointments are on a first come, first served basis. We are not able to provide transportation service on an emergency basis.
- Please note that we offer standard wheelchair accessible rides, but we are not bariatric wheelchair accessible.
Contact the Long Term Care Program Coordinator directly via email ssimpson@banac.on.ca or phone: 705-627-1353 or the Long Term Care Liaison at lisa@banac.on.ca, via phone: 705-734-4262.
Indigenous Care Coordinator Services / Homemaking
For 55 + and adults with age-related health conditions and/or disabilities who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.
For 55 + and adults with age-related health conditions and/or disabilities who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.
Services include home-making and assisted living:
- Light housekeeping / Homemaking
- Laundry
- Meal preparation
- Social visiting
- Local trips to shopping centres/banking
- Telephone reassurance calls
Contact the Indigenous Care Coordinator at (705)-627-3499 or mbruyns@banac.on.ca
Dementia Supports
Dementia supports include:
- Education to increase awareness to support earlier identification and reduce stigma of dementia
- Increase community support services to Indigenous families managing dementia
Contact the Dementia Support Worker at: (705)-627-3499 or mbruyns@banac.on.ca
Long Term Care Liaison Supports
Long term care liaisons services include:
- Friendly visits: In home visits, assisting with shopping needs and other daily living activities.
- Security / wellness checks
- Checking in on the safety and health of isolated / elderly clients through regular weekly telephone calls and/or home visits.
Additional Liaison Supports:
- Advocate on health and related social issues
- Make referrals to appropriate service providers
- Identify educational opportunities for clients through workshops, seminars etc.
- Assist clients with access to Non-insured Health Benefits, Ontario Disability Support Program and more
Contact the Long Term Care Program Coordinator directly via email ssimpson@banac.on.ca or phone: 705-627-1353 or the Long Term Care Liaison at lisa@banac.on.ca, via phone: 705-734-4262
Aging@Home Transportation
Helping our Elders Get Places
- Must be a registered client of the Long Term Care Program.
- Reliable transportation for elders 55+ and those living with long term illnesses
- Assist with attending medical appointments, cultural activities/events, and to see traditional healers
- Clients are asked to book appointments for transportation in advance
- We require a minimum 2 week notice for out-of-town trips and request that any in town trips are booked in the same timeframe
- Scheduled appointments are on a first come, first served basis. We are not able to provide transportation service on an emergency basis.
- Please note that we offer standard wheelchair accessible rides, but we are not bariatric wheelchair accessible.
Contact the Long Term Care Program Coordinator directly via email ssimpson@banac.on.ca or phone: 705-627-1353 or the Long Term Care Liaison at lisa@banac.on.ca, via phone: 705-734-4262.
Indigenous Independent Living Care / Homemaking
Culturally sensitive care for adults 55+ who are aging at home and who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit. Homemaking and assisted living services include:
Culturally sensitive care for adults 55+ who are aging at home and who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit. Homemaking and assisted living services include:
- Light housekeeping / homemaking
- Cooking / Meal Prep
- Laundry
- Meal preparation
- Personal care and hygiene support
- Medication support
Please note eligibility, your income must be 20,000 or less to qualify. For IILC services, contact 705-818-3080 or email aking@banac.on.ca
Long Term Care Liaison Supports
Long term care liaisons services include:
- Friendly visits: In home visits, assisting with shopping needs and other daily living activities.
- Security / wellness checks
- Checking in on the safety and health of isolated / elderly clients through regular weekly telephone calls and/or home visits.
Additional Liaison Supports:
- Advocate on health and related social issues
- Make referrals to appropriate service providers
- Identify educational opportunities for clients through workshops, seminars etc.
- Assist clients with access to Non-insured Health Benefits, Ontario Disability Support Program and more
Contact the Long Term Care Program Coordinator directly via email ssimpson@banac.on.ca or phone: 705-627-1353 or the Long Term Care Liaison at lisa@banac.on.ca, via phone: 705-734-4262
Aging@Home Transportation
Helping our Elders Get Places
- Must be a registered client of the Long Term Care Program.
- Reliable transportation for elders 55+ and those living with long term illnesses
- Assist with attending medical appointments, cultural activities/events, and to see traditional healers
- Clients are asked to book appointments for transportation in advance
- We require a minimum 2 week notice for out-of-town trips and request that any in town trips are booked in the same timeframe
- Scheduled appointments are on a first come, first served basis. We are not able to provide transportation service on an emergency basis.
- Please note that we offer standard wheelchair accessible rides, but we are not bariatric wheelchair accessible.
Contact the Long Term Care Program Coordinator directly via email ssimpson@banac.on.ca or phone: 705-627-1353 or the Long Term Care Liaison at lisa@banac.on.ca, via phone: 705-734-4262.
Aging at Home (York Region)
Provides services to those 45+ who identify as First Nation, Metis, Inuit who live in York Region and South Simcoe offering the following services:
Provides services to those 45+ who identify as First Nation, Metis, Inuit who live in York Region and South Simcoe offering the following services:
- Home visits/companionship
- Light housekeeping
- Transportation (to medical appointments, grocery stores, pharmacy, group programs, etc.)
- Congregate dining/feasts
- Culturally based group programs (e.g. Traditional crafts, cooking, drum circles)
We also provide access to the following Indigenous supports:
- Elders, healers, and knowledge keepers
- Cultural teachings
- Traditional ceremonies
- Regional social gatherings
For Aging At Home services in York Region/South Simcoe, contact: 705-816-1075 or email: abruyns@banac.on.ca | 705-790-8422 or email: dsimpson@banac.on.ca
Senior’s Cultural Coordinator
Providing services in York Region that support the Aging at Home program. Contact the Seniors Cultural Coordinator 705-627-0399 or email jbrunelle@banac.on.ca
- Provide traditional teachings and ceremonies in a safe and acceptable environment to staff, caregivers, community service providers and other community members as needed
- Organize and facilitate cultural workshops, ceremonies, healing circles and spiritual gatherings for staff, families, caregivers and alternative care providers
- Coordinate access to Elders and traditional healers to meet the needs of the community
- Ensure that children and families receive appropriate cultural programming as requested
- Act as a resource to ensure that cultural knowledge and practices are understood and maintained
- Foster connections and wellbeing through cultural resources and learning
- Provide a safe space for wellbeing circles
- Provide advocacy and referrals to other programs designed to maintain individual personal health
- Provide traditional meals and maintain Indigenous food sovereignty and its importance in community
- Manage cross cultural trainings for outside organizations to further their knowledge
- Provide cultural resources to individuals
Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Primary Care Team
To improve the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples living in North Simcoe and Muskoka, in spirit, mind, emotion and body.
Lifecycle Wheel
Representing the alignment and interaction of the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual realities for each cycle of life.