Punjabi Community Health Services (PCHS) - Sahara Geriatrics Program (Services for Seniors)

Application

Call or visit

Eligibility / Target Population

Older adults aged 55+
Reside in Brampton or Malton (Mississauga)
Recent discharge from hospital (within 1 week to 2 months)
Diagnosed with Alzheimer's or mental illness requiring emotional support
older adults who have caregivers experiencing burnout

Fees

Free

Executives

Amandeep Kaur - Chief Executive Officer
amandeep@pchs4u.com
Ansjyot Kapoor - Geriatric and Health Manager
ansjyot@pchs4u.com

Contacts

Gulwinder Bhui - Supervisor of Caregiver and Respite Program
gulwinder@pchs4u.com

Languages

English ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Urdu

Area Served

Brampton and Mississauga (Malton)

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

To avoid caregiver burnout, hospital emergency department visits, unnecessary hospital admissions and early admissions to Long-Term Care facilities, among older adults, the overnight respite program offers in-home respite to clients that qualify for the program. Service provided by Overnight Respite Workers (ORWs)

The program is not equipped to support bedridden or palliative clients

Sahara Overnight Respite Program (SORP)