Congregate Diners’ Club
Meet your neighbours and catch up over a delicious, affordable meal.
The Congregate Diners’ Club lets older adults socialize over a delicious, affordable meal while being entertained with music, or listening to a guest speaker. Contact us to learn more and to book your spot.
Available at these locations:
Community Programs by Region
Adult Day Programs
Caregiver Support
Community Volunteer Visiting
Congregate Diners’ Club
Crisis Intervention & Assistance
Elder Abuse Prevention Program
Exercise Classes
Friendly Visiting
Going Home program
Health & Wellness Clinics
In Community Services
Meal Delivery
Senior Support Centres – Eastern Counties
Social & Recreational Activities
Transportation
Crisis Intervention & Assistance
Sometimes it takes a community to support an individual in need.
This service offers crisis intervention and support in critical situations for vulnerable and at-risk seniors, persons with physical disabilities and or their significant others. Services include intervention, support, advocacy, access to services and community referrals.
Available at these locations:
Community Programs by Region
Adult Day Programs
Caregiver Support
Carling Adult Day Program
Community Volunteer Visiting
Congregate Diners’ Club
Crisis Intervention & Assistance
Elder Abuse Prevention Program
Exercise Classes
Finch Adult Day Program
Friendly Visiting
Going Home program
Health & Wellness Clinics
Health & Wellness Clinics
Health & Wellness Clinics
In Community Services
Let’s Get Together Club
Meal Delivery
Meal Delivery
Medical Clinics
Respite & Short-Term Stays
Senior Support Centres – Eastern Counties
Social & Recreational Activities
Transportation
Young Onset Dementia
Caregiver Support
A space for you and other caregivers to learn, share, support, and recharge.
The caregiver monthly support group and individual one-on-one meetings offer a safe place for you to share, gain support and take a much-needed break. Learn more about some of the health conditions your loved one is experiencing, find resources, connect with others who also share the role of caregiver, and relax – this is your time.
Available at these locations:
Community Programs by Region
Adult Day Programs
Caregiver Support
Community Volunteer Visiting
Congregate Diners’ Club
Crisis Intervention & Assistance
Elder Abuse Prevention Program
Exercise Classes
Friendly Visiting
Going Home program
Health & Wellness Clinics
In Community Services
Meal Delivery
Senior Support Centres – Eastern Counties
Social & Recreational Activities
Transportation
Respite & Short-Term Stays
You can access comfortable temporary accommodations at the Carefor Civic Complex and Carefor Mackay Centre, arranged with the level of support that you need.
Winter stays are ideal for people wishing to have a break from winter-time household responsibilities, for seniors requiring respite care or for those who wish to learn more about retirement living.
Short-term stays are offered to those recovering from a recent illness or surgery.
Your stay with us will include:
- 24-hour staffing and basic assistance with personal care
- housekeeping and laundry services
- 3 nutritious meals per day, plus snacks
- medication assistance
- recreation programming
Contact Us
Carefor Mackay Centre
Carefor Civic Complex
Carefor’s Everyone Deserves a Place to Call Home campaign is raising money to support vulnerable seniors in the Ottawa Valley get the care and community they deserve. Through your support we’re able to provide our seniors a warm meal, recreation programs, and equipment that ensures their safety. Moreover, you’re giving them a second family.
Carefor Mackay offers exceptional retirement living at an exceptional price.
Finch Adult Day Program
Adult Day Programs offer supervised and supportive activities for seniors and people with specialized needs such as dementia and physical disabilities. Program activities are flexible and tailored to clients’ abilities and interests. They’re designed to enhance clients’ well-being, while giving care-givers a day of respite. Carefor offers five adult day programs for people living with dementia.
The staff facilitate many different types of programs throughout the day for our clients to enjoy. These may include:
- Fitness, strength and balance
- Cognitive Exercise
- Arts and Crafts
- Word/Board games
- Trivia
- Pet Therapy
- Gardening
- Music
- Baking and cooking
- Outings
- Reminiscing
- Themed Activity Days
Clients enjoy a morning snack and a full hot lunch. We can accommodate some diet restrictions and special requests.
If needed, staff can arrange transportation for your day, either with our agency bus or van, or by a volunteer driver using their own vehicle.
Please note there is a nominal fee associated with this program.
If you’re looking to spend some free time making life better for others, we have many opportunities for you.
Join our community of supporters who are helping make life better for seniors in their community.
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Let’s Get Together Club
A safe space for seniors with mental health challenges.
Participants are provided with opportunities to socialize, develop friendships, and engage in leisure, education and wellness activities in a safe, structured and supportive setting.
Information, supportive counseling, consultation with health professionals, and referrals to other community services and programs is also offered.
Program details
When is it: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 9:00-3:00.
Cost: $10.00 per day.
Who is it for: isolated older adults (60 plus) living with a mental illness such as: chronic depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder.
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.
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.
Contact Us
Cheryl Conway, Program Supervisor
833-922-2734 x 1966
cconway@carefor.ca
If you’re looking to spend some free time making life better for others, we have many opportunities for you.
It’s estimated that 1 in 4 Canadian seniors are living with mental health. Carefor’s unique local mental health support group, the Let’s Get Together (LGT) Club, gives participants the opportunity to […]
For Let’s Get Together (LGT) Club participants who depend on connection, laughter, and group activities, Carefor’s Day Program is their lifeline. When our Carling Day Program location had to shut […]
The Let’s Get Together Club is the only mental health support group offered to seniors in Ottawa.
Elder Abuse Prevention Program
Elder abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of culture, gender, race or financial status.
The Carefor Elder Abuse Prevention Program provides confidential services that protect older adults experiencing abuse through intervention, support, consultation, and community referrals. We offer community support services within the Eastern Counties including Cornwall, Prescott-Russell, Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, and Akwesasne. Short-term crisis beds are also available to seniors until permanent and safer arrangements are made.
Available in these locations:
Phone: 613-932-3451
Toll-free: 1-800-267-1741
Fax: 613-932-0998
infoeasterncounties@carefor.ca
Community Programs by Region
Adult Day Programs
Caregiver Support
Community Volunteer Visiting
Congregate Diners’ Club
Crisis Intervention & Assistance
Elder Abuse Prevention Program
Exercise Classes
Friendly Visiting
Going Home program
Health & Wellness Clinics
In Community Services
Meal Delivery
Senior Support Centres – Eastern Counties
Social & Recreational Activities
Transportation
Community Volunteer Visiting
Helping you stay in your home longer.
Our compassionate and fully-trained volunteers offer companionship, practical assistance, and information to socially isolated or vulnerable clients in their home, in long-term care facilities, in retirement homes, and at the hospital.
Our services include:
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Friendly Visiting
One-on-one personal visiting with a trained volunteer.
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Caregiver Respite
Volunteers offer caregivers the opportunity to take a break from care.
Self-referral and referral from a family member or health professionals are accepted with the client’s permission.
There is no fee for these services. Donations are always appreciated!
Community Programs by Region
Adult Day Programs
Caregiver Support
Community Volunteer Visiting
Congregate Diners’ Club
Crisis Intervention & Assistance
Elder Abuse Prevention Program
Exercise Classes
Friendly Visiting
Going Home program
Health & Wellness Clinics
In Community Services
Meal Delivery
Senior Support Centres – Eastern Counties
Social & Recreational Activities
Transportation
Health & Wellness Clinics
Manage your health with the help of a Carefor Nurse.
Our Health & Wellness Clinics help you manage your health by offering regular monitoring, education, and referrals. Our Registered Nurses provide blood pressure checks, medication reviews and glucose and cholesterol monitoring.
Available at these locations:
Community Programs by Region
Adult Day Programs
Caregiver Support
Community Volunteer Visiting
Congregate Diners’ Club
Crisis Intervention & Assistance
Elder Abuse Prevention Program
Exercise Classes
Friendly Visiting
Going Home program
Health & Wellness Clinics
In Community Services
Meal Delivery
Senior Support Centres – Eastern Counties
Social & Recreational Activities
Transportation
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