CAPABLE

VON Greater Halifax

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Description

Home-based program that improves in-home safety and function so that people over the age of 65 having difficulty with activities of daily living can remain independent in their own homes longer.

The team consists of an occupational therapist, a nurse and a handy-worker who will work with the individual over a period of four to five months to identify and address areas in their home and in their day-to-day life that can be improved so they can remain in their own home safely.

Each follow-up visit will build on the one before, focused on increasing the individual's quality of life, safety and independence at home by learning new skills, exercises and how to work with additional tools/equipment/home modifications and repairs.

Services include:

  • Recommending exercises to improve strength and mobility
  • Reviewing medications
  • Rearranging furniture
  • Removing carpets
  • Moving frequently used items so they are easier to reach
  • Securing shelves
  • Improving lighting
  • Installing grab bars, raised toilet seats, lever faucets and lever door handles
  • Repairing steps and other items


The program is offered by VON in partnership with Nova Scotia's Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care and on behalf of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.

Eligibility
Applicants must:
* Be 65 or older
* Have physical or mobility challenges due to health or home environment
* Have a net income of $85,000 or less or receive Income Assistance, the province's Heating Assistance Rebate, or the Guaranteed Income Supplement from Service Canada
* Live in one of the communities where CAPABLE is available. Eligible communities can be found here
Application Process
Apply online, call or email for more information
General Inquiries
1-888-925-6101
Fax
902-593-0325
Web Site
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Email
capablens@von.ca
Mailing Address
7075 Bayers Road, Suite 100
Halifax, NS, B3L 2C1
Canada
Languages
English
Fees
No fees
Documents Required
Unknown
Accessibility
Unknown
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Agency Information
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Address
7075 Bayers Road, Suite 100
Halifax, NS, B3L 2C1
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Hours of Operation
Mon
8am to 4pm
Tue
8am to 4pm
Wed
8am to 4pm
Thu
8am to 4pm
Fri
8am to 4pm
Service Area
CAPABLE is currently available within these Greater Halifax communities:

* B2Z - Preston Township
* B3A - Dartmouth Southwest - Harbourview, Albro Lake, Creighton Park, Highfield Park, Lancaster Ridge
* B3B - Dartmouth Northwest - Burnside
* B2Y - Dartmouth South Central - Woodside, Southdale, Downtown Dartmouth, Manor Park
* B2W (parts only) - Dartmouth South Woodside
* B3J - Central Halifax
* B3H - South End, West End Halifax
* B3M and B3S - Rockingham, Fairview, Clayton Park West, Sherwood Heights
* B3P and B3R - Armdale, Spryfield, Willliams Lake/Purcells Cove



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