Extended Families Inc.

About Extended Families Inc.

Extended Families Inc. is a home health care and community support service located in the Old North neighbourhood on Victoria St. The organization serves families in London who are managing the challenges of aging, disabilities, or high levels of stress. They provide a comprehensive range of services designed to help individuals maintain their independence and quality of life while offering support to the family members who provide care. The business offers diverse home and community support services, including personal care such as bathing, grooming, and medication checks. They also provide homemaking assistance with laundry, meal preparation, housekeeping, and gardening. Additional services include companionship for wellness checks, recreation, and pet care, as well as transportation and accompaniment to appointments. For those with specific needs, they offer disability care for physical, emotional, or developmental challenges, and respite care to help family caregivers recharge. They also manage specialized tasks like Passport program management, which includes direct billing to PassportONE, research into respite services, and person-directed planning. What sets Extended Families apart is its holistic approach, which combines attentive caregiving with expert family consultation services. These consultations help families navigate, coordinate, and advocate for total health support through service navigation and coordination with government and community-based agencies. The organization describes its mission as increasing the health and safety of seniors and individuals with disabilities by empowering them to stay in their homes. Their professional staff is fully insured, screened, and specially trained to meet high quality standards, providing peace of mind for families who may be providing care from a distance.