A weekly fitness program geared for people living with dementia.
Carefor’s physiotherapy team lead this 45 minute program and use PWR!Moves as a basis for the exercises. PWR!Moves are movements that incorporate weight shifting to maintain or improve balance to help reduce falls risk.
Wednesdays from 9:30 – 12:00 pm
Resurrection Lutheran Church
1325 Gaultois Ave, in Orleans.
Contact us
Erica Miskiman, Team Lead
613 526 7170 x 8808
emiskiman@carefor.ca
If you’re looking to spend some free time making life better for others, we have many opportunities for you.
Come for the care, stay for the fun.
The Carling Day Program gives people living with dementia a chance to enjoy a fun day out with friends in a safe and supportive setting, while giving their loved ones a well-deserved break.
Information, supportive counseling and referrals to other community services and programs are also available.
Program details
When is it: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: $25.00 per day.
How can I join: Program referrals are made by Home and Community Care Support Services Champlain (HCCSS), as well as health care professionals and other Community Support Services and programs.
Inquiries are always welcome by calling the program directly.
For information on eligibility, contact Home and Community Care Support Services at 310-2222 (no area code required).
Transportation
Cost: We can arrange transportation for participants living within the program’s boundaries for $16.00 (return trip).
Pick up: Participants are usually picked up between 8:00 and 9:00am
Drop off: Between 2:45 and 3:30pm.
Staff can also assist with accessing community transportation services or para Transpo. A family member or designate must be there to meet the client at the end of the day.
If you’re looking to spend some free time making life better for others, we have many opportunities for you.
The program offers a basket of community support services, including frozen and hot meals, transportation, homemaking and personal support services. Services are free of charge within the first 10 business days when leaving the hospital.
Clients are assessed and referred to the Going Home Program by the Hospital Discharge Planner and/or by the Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) Nurse in the Emergency Departments of our Champlain District hospitals.
Once you are home, if you have any questions or if you have not heard from an intake person within two business days from your discharge, please contact:
Phone: (613) 238-8420
Toll Free: 1 (877) 818-0884
Phone: (613) 932-3451
Toll Free: 1 (800) 267-1741
Phone: (613) 732-3949
The Program provides tailored light housekeeping services for seniors and physically disabled adults living at home. To qualify for the program, clients are assessed by a Carefor team member. There is a minimal cost for the services, which may include housekeeping tasks like cleaning, laundry and changing linens.
Seniors over 65 years of age who meet the requirements based on the mandatory InterRai CHA health assessment.
*Note: There is currently a waitlist for this service. You will be contacted as soon as your referral can be reviewed.
Phone: 613-740-5783
Email: homemaking@carefor.ca
Our experienced and trained rehabilitation team offer services to help you build and maintain independence offering you support in your home.
Our home care rehabilitation services in Ottawa include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics and social work support.
Rehabilitation services are often provided through physician referral but we do also offer private services. Click below to learn more and book an appointment for the service(s) you require.
Occupational therapy appointment
Occupational therapy assistant appointment
Private services:
Initial visit: $140
Follow up: $105
Toll-free: 1-833-922-2734
of home care clients rate Carefor’s services as good or excellent.
appointments by Carefor rehabilitation staff in 2022.
Carefor Personal Support Workers are available 24/7 to support you, offering independence, connection and caring, whether at home, in a retirement home or assisted living.
We offer home care personal support services in Ottawa, Pembroke-Renfrew County and Eastern Counties that gives you and your family peace of mind.
Carefor also provides Client Care Workers as part of our Inner City Health Partnership with Shepherds of Good Hope and Ottawa Inner City Health to support people living with homelessness across Ottawa.
Including bathing assistance, grooming, dressing, and feeding.
Have a PSW offer you a break in the care of your loved one.
Including laundry, light meal preparation and more
Toll-free: 1-833-922-2734
of home care clients rate Carefor’s services as good or excellent.
hours of care provided by Carefor PSWs in 2022
Our nurses will develop and deliver an individualized care plan to help you improve your quality of life or to help you end your journey with comfort and dignity. Our nursing clinic and home care services in Ottawa give you and your family peace of mind.
*Not walk-in clinics
760 Belfast Road
Ottawa, ON K1G 6M8
Toll-free: 1-833-922-2734
7 days a week
8:00AM – 4:30PM
of home care clients would recommend Carefor to their family and friends.
visits provided by Carefor nurses in 2022.
They’re in good hands.
The Day Program promotes a sense of fun, accomplishment, body awareness and positive self-esteem for people living with dementia. Caregivers enjoy a day of much-needed respite knowing their loved ones are in good hands.
Program details
When is it: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm.
Cost: $25.00 per day.
How can I join: Program referrals are made by Home and Community Care Support Services Champlain (HCCSS), as well as health care professionals and other Community Support Services and programs. Inquiries are always welcome by calling the program directly.
For information on eligibility, contact Home and Community Care Support Services at 310-2222 (no area code required).
Transportation
Cost: We can arrange transportation for participants living within the program’s boundaries for $16.00 (return trip).
Pick up: Participants are usually picked up between 8:00 and 9:00am
Drop off: Between 2:45 and 3:30pm.
Staff can also assist with accessing community transportation services or para Transpo.
Erica Miskiman, Team Lead
613 526 7170 x 8808
dayprogram@perleyhealth.ca
Perley & Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre – Day Program – 1750 Russell Rd.
If you’re looking to spend some free time making life better for others, we have many opportunities for you.
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