Article submitted by Jennifer Lalonde,
Executive Director, Ottawa West Community Support

Aging in Place programs has been supporting seniors in our community for more than 12 years. These programs are designed to help seniors stay happy and healthy at home.  A mix of programs and services are offered in 11 Ottawa Community Housing communities throughout the City.  

 If you are a resident in one of these buildings, you are likely familiar with AIP and all it offers. Maybe you have spoken to our helpful and resourceful community outreach coordinators, participated in our information sessions or attended events like one of our outdoor music dates or our Canada Day Party. 

Those who are familiar with us already know the value of our programs. For those who don’t know us yet, we can’t wait to show you just how fun and useful we are to have around! 
 

AIP offers:  

• On-site access to a social worker, Nurse Practitioner, foot care clinics, and a care coordinator who can answer your questions. During COVID-19, please call your coordinator for office hours. 
• Service referral and coordination, assistance filling out forms, and help with Long–Term Care and Retirement Home planning and applications 
• Short-term homemaking service and emergency meals and transportation 

• Health education, events and classes 
• Van Outings 
• Personal Support Services and access to Assistive Devices 
• Occupational Therapy assessments and physiotherapy visits 

 While you may not need our help today; if and when you ever need us, we’ll be there! Visit our website at: owcs.ca/aging-in-place or call us: 613-728-6016 to find out who your coordinator is. 

Where you can find us: 160 Charlotte St, 1455 Clementine Blvd, 865 Gladstone Ave, 616 Kirkwood Ave, 31 McEwen Ave, 445 Richmond Rd, 280 Rochester St, 395 Somerset St, 800 St. Laurent Blvd, 540 Thomson Ave and 1041 Wellington St W.