Adult and Elderly Care - Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government

Listuguj Adult & Elderly Care

Welcome

The Adult and Elderly Care program promotes adult and elderly participation in our community based activities. By working with the community resources, our goal is to ensure our adult and elderly population are educated on their rights and privileges. We promote programs on elder mistreatment, health, wellness and safety of our adult and elderly community members.

We encourage community members to become proactive in their health and safety and not to become a victim of abuse in any form.

The Adult and Elderly Care program has collaborated with the New Horizons for Seniors on a project entitled Igaluji’g aq Gepmite’lmujig Gisigu’mimajuinu’g – Protect and Respect our Elders. As part of the project, basket making workshops were organized for our senior men and women.

Mission & Objectives

Mission

The Adult and Elderly Care program provides quality services in a safe, secure, confidential manner while respecting the dignity of our clients. Honouring our sacred teachings while respecting the values, beliefs and Mi’gmaq language, we ensure that our clients receive safe quality care.

Objectives

Provide a private and confidential service
Ensure that rights are respected
Promote senior wellness and zero tolerance of abuse
Provide referral services
Promote family involvement

Services

Listuguj Adult Foster Care

Provide housing in a home-like environment from an Adult Foster Care Home in Listuguj Mi’gmaq territory recognized by the Listuguj Adult and Elderly Care program for those who are unable to live on their own due to physical, cognitive or psychological limitations.

Adult Foster Care Homes will be required to provide support for activity of daily living, such as meal preparations, hygiene, dressing, transportation and assistance of medication for those clients who do not require nursing services on a daily basis.

Client safety and well-being are monitored throughout their stay in the Adult Foster Care Home.

To become an Adult Foster Care Home for the community of Listuguj, applicants must fill out an application and meet the requirements of the Adult and Elderly Care Program.

Special Care Homes

Licensed facilities that provide 24-hour service to adults or seniors within the Gespegewa’gi boundary and unceded territory. The Adult and Elderly Care program will assist you in finding a suitable home to meet your needs.

Referral Services

The Adult and Elderly Care program will provide you with information on:

Addiction Services
Mental Health Services
Adult Support Services
Information on Will Preparations
Power of Attorney
Educational Information on Adult and Elder Abuse.

Resources

Community Social Services