The Leamington United Mennonite Home and Apartments Inc

THE CHARITY CONTINUED TO OPERATE A CHARITABLE HOME FOR THE AGED AS WELLA S GEARED-TO-INCOME HOUSING FOR SENIORS LIFE-LEASE TOWNHOUSES AND APARTMENTS. A MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM OPERATES 5 DAYS PER WEEK WHERE SENIORS CAN ORDER A MEAL. THE SENIORS COMPLEX ALSO HAS THE BENEFIT OF AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM IN EACH UNIT FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IF REQUIRED. AN 'AGING AT HOME' PROGRAM WAS EXPANDED TO PROVIDED HEALTH SUPPORT AND TEACHING TO SENIORS IN THE COMPLEX TO ALLOW THEM TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR HOMES. THE RETIREMENT RESIDENCE OFFERS RESPITE ROOMS FOR SHORT-TERM CONVALESCENT CARE. THE HOME ALSO SUBSIDIZES FOUR RETIREMENT BEDS TO ALLOW THOSE WITH LIMITED PENSIONS TO AFFORD RETIREMENT ACCOMMODATION. A CHAPEL ALLOWS RESIDENTS TO RECEIVE SPIRITUAL CARE IN A MORE CHURCH-LIKE ATMOSPHERE. The Retirement Rebuild Committee continues to meet regularly to develop a long-term plan for rebuilding a more suitable and accessible retirement facility. In the interim renovations are underway at Pickwick Apartments to enhance senior-friendliness. As of this reporting period 8 of the 38 units have been completed with upgrades aimed at improving accessibility and comfort for aging residents.