• Basic Computer Training
• Appointment Setting / Reminders
• Transportation Arrangements
• Companionship / Readings
• Bill Payments
• Errands / Home Care
• Record Keeping / Scrapbooking
• Autobiography, Memoir & Ethical Will Writing
• Personal Correspondence Writing
• Private & Public Resource Referrals
* If there is a service you need that is not listed here, please ask if we'll provide it. If we do not provide the service you require, we will refer you to a qualified professional that does.
* All on-site services must be pre-arranged at least one week in advance of the required date and must be for a minimum of 2 hours.
* Proof of age may be requested.
Basic Computer Training: basic computer and software lessons, troubleshooting and assistance with minor problems (Mac or PC)
• Computer components and basic functions such as selecting, copying,
pasting, cutting and editing text; opening, closing, minimizing, maximizing
and saving documents.
• Access the internet and navigate the World Wide Web; download
documents and programs; organize toolbar and favourites.
• E-mail skills such as sending, receiving, attachments, signatures and
etiquette.
• HTML skills such as web page creation, access, editing, design tips, tags,
and web colours.
• Troubleshooting and assistance with minor problems; referral to
pre-screened specialist partner for major problems.
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Appointment Setting / Reminders: scheduling, confirmation and notification of personal events
• Arrange and confirm personal appointments such as social outings,
classes, meetings, medical appointments, etc.
• Personal calender creation.
• Reminders for appointments, outings, classes, meetings, bill payments,
birthdays and other personal events.
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Transportation Arrangements: complete preparation of personal transportation
• Arrange and confirm personal transportation by any means to any
destination (direction to sites, travel co-ordination, car rental, public transit
information, taxi arrangements, airline bookings, etc.)
***At Your e-ssistance does not provide transportation accompaniment,
however upon request we can refer you to a reputable company
that does***
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Companionship / Readings: referral to qualified caregiver for companionship and live or pre-recorded readings of books and other publications
• For individuals who live alone and/or are feeling isolated, we will make
arrangements for a caregiver to provide companionship through in-person
or telephone talks and personal visits to the home to share a cup of tea,
play a game or go for a walk. They may also accompany clients on
outings or special events.
• In-person, over the phone or pre-recorded readings of books, magazines,
newspapers, letters, etc.
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Bill Payments: personal financial management and record keeping
• Organizing, monitoring and reminder of personal bill payments;
payment arrangements.
• Collection company liaison.
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Errands / Home Care: non-medical personal tasks, chores; minor home maintenance and repairs
• Runs to dry cleaners, post offices, banks, department stores, grocery
stores, etc.
• In-home tidying up, laundry, organizing, minor repairs, etc.
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Record Keeping / Scrapbooking: organization and maintenance of personal items, documents and/or photographs
• Sorting and placement of items and/or other documents into storage
  boxes, filing cabinets and other holders
• Sorting and placement of photographs into scrapbooks, frames, etc.
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Autobiography, Memoir & Ethical Will Writing: documenting autobiographical works or personal ethics
• assistance with recording, writing, proofreading and editing of works
related to one's lifetime or certain highlights or meaningful moments in
one's past.
• Information and assistance on drafting ethical wills as a way to share
personal values, beliefs, and blessings with family and community.
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Personal Correspondence Writing: handwriting or typing of communications to friends and family
• Cards, letters, e-mails, notes and other texts.
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Private & Public Resource Referrals: information and referral to services through local agencies and programs
• Professional support, government services and benefit programs,
emergency services, community awareness and education, speakers,
long-term care facilities, etc.
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