The Adult Care Division Structure Consists of four programs within the department of Social Development and Health which are: Home Care, Home Support, Iakhihsohtha & Tsiionkwanonhso:te. HOME CARE The Home Care Program provides home nursing and specialized medical care for eligible people who desire to return or remain in their home after hospitalization during an acute and chronic illness. Nursing can include dressing changes, I.V. therapy, and assistance with medical supplies and equipment. These services are provided at the request of the patient's physician. Nurses can also network with other MCA programs on the patient's behalf. Their office is in Kanonhkwatsheri:io. Their phone number is 575-2341 HOME SUPPORT The Home Support Program assists people whose capabilities are diminished due to illness or age. Program personnel assist with activities of daily living such as personal care, meal preparation, grocery shopping, housekeeping, and assist with medical appointments. Through this assistance the elderly, frail, and/or ill people are able to remain in their homes should they desire to do so. Their office is in Kanonhkwatsheri:io. Their phone number is 575-2341. Lifeline Lifeline is an electronic monitoring system which alerts Akwesasne Central Dispatch that a Lifeline user requires help, such as as an Elderly who lives alone and may have fallen. The device transmits a message, by telephone to Central Dispatch, that help is needed. . The Dispatcher calls a relative or neighbor to check the person; if assistance is required, an ambulance and/or the police are sent. Home Support personnel receive applications and arrange for installation. For more information, call 575-2341, and transfer to Home Support or Mohawk Council Ambulance Unit, or visit either office in Kanonhkwatsheri:io. IAKHIHSOHTHA (Our Grandparents Home) Iakhihsohtha is a home for the aged, licensed by the Province of Quebec, for individuals who require supervisory health care. Generally, these are our Elders. Residents, their families, and community members are encouraged to participate in social activities which are planned by staff and the Residents Council. Their office and facility is located in Tsi Snaihne. Their phone number is 575-2507 TSIIOKWANONHSO:TE Tsiionkwanonso:te located in the Kawenoke district, is a thirty bed nursing home, licensed by the Province of Ontario. It's residents are individuals who require long-term nursing care, who generally are our Elders. Tsiiokwanohnso:te opened it's doors to our elderly on August 17th, 1994. Resident admissions have increased from 8 in 1994 to a high of 24 residents in March 1997 with resident applications being received on a daily basis. Residents, their families, and community members are encouraged to participate in social activities which are planned by staff and volunteers. Their phone number is 932-1409. Related Services: ONONKWASONA PHARMACY The pharmacy is opened Monday - Friday from 9:00 - 5:00 and on Saturday from 9:00 - 12:00 (except during hunting season, when it is closed on Saturdays). Pharmacy services include the filling of prescriptions, pharmaceutical counseling, and sales of nonprescription medicines. They also stock related items. The pharmacy is located in Kanonhkwatsheri:io. Their phone number is 575-2341. OPTOMETRY Opened Monday through Friday from 8:30 - 4:30, an Optometrist offers eyeexaminations. The optometry office is equipped with a selection of frames for prescription glasses, sunglasses, or contact lenses. Appointments can be made by calling 575-2341, or by visiting their office in Kanonhkwatsheri:io.