Support & Safety
City Service
Safety is a basic need of all individuals, and is especially important for seniors. Whether it be easy access to emergency care if necessary, or access to devices to help you get through daily life safely, the City of Peterborough has services at your finger tips.
See the below information to connect you to the services you need to stay safe.
| Distress Aid Personal Alarms |
| Description: |
Specializes in Personal Distress/Medical Alarms |
| Phone: |
705-742-5732 |
| Website: |
www.distressaid.ca |
| Medichair Trent |
| Description: |
Sales, service and rental of power scooters, walkers, lift chairs, bathtub lifts, adjustable beds, wheelchairs, stair and porch lifts and many other home health care products |
| Address: |
329 McDonnel Street, P.O. Box 1356, Peterborough ON K9J 7H5 |
| Phone: |
705-740-2650 |
| Website: |
www.medichair.com |
| Motion Specialties |
| Description: |
Provides the most comprehensive and custom solutions for all mobility requirements as well as seating solutions and hospital beds. |
| Address: |
1154 Chemong Road, Peterborough, ON K9H 7J6 |
| Phone: |
705-742-6185 |
| Website: |
www.motionspecialties.com |
| Trent Security Systems |
| Description: |
Trent Security has been providing Medical Alarm Services for over 25 years in Peterborough and the surrounding area. These alarms are monitored, 24 hours a day, here in Peterborough by our own staff. |
| Address: |
480 The Parkway, Peterborough ON |
| Phone: |
705-748-2001 |
| Website: |
www.trentsecurity.com |
| Community Care Personal Distress Alarm (Emergency Response System) |
| Description: |
A device worn by the client to summon assistance 24 hours a day if needed. Alarms may be loaned to clients with a modest income. A monthly monitoring fee applies. |
| Address: |
180 Barnardo Avenue, Peterborough ON K9H 5V3 |
| Phone: |
705-742-7067 |
| Website: |
www.commcareptbo.org |
| Community Care Telephone Reassurance Checks |
| Description: |
A short telephone call at a pre-arranged time will provide reassurance, a sense of security or send assistance when needed. |
| Address: |
180 Barnardo Avenue, Peterborough ON K9H 5V3 |
| Phone: |
705-742-7067 |
| Website: |
www.commcareptbo.org |
| Home Suite Home Transitions |
| Description: |
When it comes time to downsize or move don`t worry! We specialize in space planning, arranging appraisals, sale or donation of items, packing, helping you move, and settle in. Call for your free in-home consultation today. Home Suite Home Transitions is there for senior home transitions even when family is unavailable |
| Phone: |
705-761-0018 |
| Website: |
www.homesuitehometransitions.com |
| E-mail Address: |
info@homesuitehometransitions.com |
