Day To Day Living
Transportation
Drivers provide local or long distance transportation for medical appointments, shopping, or social activities. Fee for service.
"I am very happy with your transportation service. I would be unable to get around without it. All of your drivers are very nice."
Caremobile
Wheelchair accessible vehicles provide transportation for County residents. Fee for service.
Aging at Home Van
Community Care has the Aging at Home Van that helps seniors in the City and County of Peterborough access transportation to medical or therapy appointments, shopping and other related activities. This vehicle is equipped with a lift-up power mobility seat with arm supports to assist individuals when extra help is needed boarding a vehicle. A nominal fee applies.
Home Making and Home Maintenance
Brokered workers provide assistance for routine household tasks, meal preparation, indoor and outdoor maintenance and repair work. Fee for service.
"The worker has done a fantastic job – the gardens are starting to look the way they should."
Health and Wellness
Our offices provide activities and programs such as fitness, foot care and blood pressure clinics, walking programs, support groups and much more. Fees may apply.
Medical Equipment and Loan Registry
If you need medical equipment, such as wheelchairs or handrails, for a short time (usually less than six months) we may be able to help. Short-term loans of medical equipment which has been donated to us, are available throughout the County of Peterborough. We also have a central registry of used medical equipment which is for sale by the owner for people who need equipment for longer periods of time.
"We currently have a wheelchair, walker, bath seat, cane all are needed on a regular basis and make our lives a little easier."
