Is a program designed to support people to continue living independently at home and provide social contact. The aims of Social Support are achieved by increasing each client’s social networks and participation in meaningful and enjoyable activities which are appropriate to the individual’s needs, interests and abilities.
Social Support is normally provided in the client's home but may include accompanying the client on an outing. The support is provided to them as an individual and includes keeping the person company, helping them do paper work, taking them shopping, banking or to attend an appointment.
The program serves HACC-eligible clients who are at risk of social isolation because of a number of risk factors such as:
low income;
living alone;
lack of access to transport;
poor mobility; and
poor health status including poor cognitive functioning
