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Vince Malette Functional Fitness Program

A group of elderly people sitting on chairs holding coloured rods. They are being led in an exercise by a Carefor team member.

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

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Carling Adult Day Program

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.

Contact Us

Cheryl Conway, Program Supervisor
833-922-2734 x 1966
cconway@carefor.ca

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Going Home Program

An elderly couple stands together inside of the open front door to their house.
The Going Home Program helps seniors remain safely at home after leaving the hospital.

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. 

How do I get service?
  • Assessment

    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.

  • Eligibility
    • Age: 65 years of age and older.
    • Mobility aligns with Champlain Community Transportation Collaborative criteria.
    • Services will not be duplicated either through Home and Community Care, new or existing services in the community, or paid services.
    • Clients living in Retirement Homes are eligible for transportation services only.
    • Clients with contact precautions are eligible dependent on the availability of PPE for client and driver (if necessary), and referral includes a description of the precaution. Intake reserves the ability to refuse the referral if deemed unable to safely service the client.

Contact Us

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:

Ottawa

Phone: (613) 238-8420
Toll Free: 1 (877) 818-0884

Eastern Counties

Phone: (613) 932-3451
Toll Free: 1 (800) 267-1741

Pembroke-Renfrew

Phone: (613) 732-3949

Going Home Referral Form

English
French

Going Home Referral Fillable Form

English
French

Patient Information Sheet

English
French

Homemaking

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Homemaking Services help seniors stay at home longer.

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.

Services offered

  • Dusting
  • Vacuuming
  • Cleaning bathrooms
  • Making the bed/changing linens
  • Laundry
  • Washing floors
  • Cleaning kitchen and bathroom surfaces
  • Cleaning appliances
  • Emptying garbage

Eligibility

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.

Available in these locations:

Carefor Health & Community Services

205 Amelia Street
Cornwall, ON K6H 3P3

Phone: 613-932-3451

Homemaking Intake Coordinator

Phone: 613-740-5783
Email: homemaking@carefor.ca

Rehabilitation Services

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Helping you maintain function and choice in how you want to live.

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.

Book An Appointment

Toll-free: 1-833-922-2734

By the numbers

95%

of home care clients rate Carefor’s services as good or excellent.

37,184

appointments by Carefor rehabilitation staff in 2022.

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Personal Support Services

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.

Learn more about this partnership.

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Personal Care & Exercises

Including bathing assistance, grooming, dressing, and feeding.

A nurse and an older woman sitting on a couch, laughing and hugging one another.

Respite & Companionship

Have a PSW offer you a break in the care of your loved one.

A close up of a vacuum being used on a hardwood floor.

Light housekeeping

Including laundry, light meal preparation and more

Available at these locations:

Toll-free: 1-833-922-2734

Carefor Health & Community Services

205 Amelia Street
Cornwall, ON K6H 3P3

Phone: 613-932-3451

By the numbers

95%

of home care clients rate Carefor’s services as good or excellent.

730,130

hours of care provided by Carefor PSWs in 2022

If it hadn’t been for my PSW, I don’t think I’d make it.”

Lois.F., Carefor PSS client for 30 years
Murphey and his supervisors facing the camera and smiling.

Nursing

A Carefor team member running a blood pressure test on an elderly woman.
Exceptional, compassionate care in your home.

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.

Contact us

Carefor Nursing Department

833-922-2734
613- 239-4778 (11:00pm – 7:00am)

Available at these locations:

*Not walk-in clinics

Ottawa East End

760 Belfast Road
Ottawa, ON K1G 6M8

Toll-free: 1-833-922-2734

7 days a week
8:00AM – 4:30PM

No matter how many frightening new procedures and processes I was going through, I knew I could always depend on you all and the quality of your care. You have all played a huge role in saving my life and did it with skill, kindness and laughter. All I can say is thank you always.”

P.H. Carefor Nursing Client

By the numbers

97%

of home care clients would recommend Carefor to their family and friends.

76,980

visits provided by Carefor nurses in 2022.

Perley Adult Day Program

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.

Contact Us

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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Join our community of supporters who are helping make life better for seniors in their community.

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