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Carefor Stories

See how people are being helped lead the best lives they can with the caring support of Carefor staff and volunteers.

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Melanie’s Angels walk for something they know matters.

Melanie and her Angels make a lasting impression on the Community in Walk Benefiting Seniors

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Caregivers Garden

On September 16th, Carefor awarded Joana, Amanda and Alyssa Malette the inaugural Carefor Caregiver Award...

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An Open Letter that Shines a Light on Hospice

Carefor Hospice Cornwall

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Community Helps Build Raised Garden Boxes for Seniors

Support Centres

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Lucy's Caregiver Story

Caregiver Support

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A Brand New Storytelling Experience

Social Programs

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A “Heaven on Earth” during a time of need

Hospice Respite Care

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Less Than A Month Until The Grand Parade: Your August Update

Less that a month until the Grand Parade! Click here for the August Event and Fundraising Update!

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Husband, Dad, Daniele

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Mary Walsh and Friends Visit Carling Adult Day Program to Share Some Laughs

Adult Day Program

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The New Men’s Club In Town

Adult Day Program

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A Seniors Guide to Exercising for Joy

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Meeting our Neighbours

Meal Delivery

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Going Home Worry Free

Going Home & Meal Delivery

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How Carefor’s Adult Day Programs become a place to feel special, forever

"It means more than you can imagine"

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Being a caregiver in a pandemic

Adult Day Program

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Let's Get Together Club resumes in-person, bringing hope back to a vulnerable community

"It has been wonderful."

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Finding Friendship in Independence

Befriending Program

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For the love of mother: I will always remember you

"It’s hard for us to see mom go through this change, but now it’s our time to be there for her.”

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Carefor nurses are ray of light during a time of darkness

“They’re keeping people sane.”

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For the Love of Amber

"What Hospice gave me in those last twenty-four hours was the ability to just be her mom."

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March for Meals with Carefor

"We are all in this together!"

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Staying connected with family during a pandemic

"It means the world.”

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A second love story

“We got up, and they started cheering us on."

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Laughter, friendship, and hope at Carefor Let's Together Club

"If it wasn't for the LGT Club, I don't think I'd be here."

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Local partnership in PRC makes grocery shopping safe for vulnerable seniors

"Now more than ever, the need for this type of service has come to light."

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Raising awareness about Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) when it matters the most

“You know there is something wrong, you just don’t know what it is.”

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Community members band together to create second library at Carefor Mackay Residential Complex

Carefor Pembroke Mackay Residential Complex

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Home isn’t a place – it’s a feeling

"It’s just like home to me."

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Friendship can’t be stopped

Befriending Program

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Hospice: A full circle of care

Hospice Cornwall

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Generations learn to connect through COVID-19

"We must do our best to ensure they know we care about them"

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“Country Roads” brings a little sunshine to Chesterville

Senior Support Centre

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Staying connected with Carefor is a lifeline for many care-partners like Alison.

“Carefor has become my world – my lifeline.”

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Building friendships at Carefor’s virtual day program

"There’s never a dull minute"

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Personal Support Workers make positive impact on mental health

“My goals is to see they’re happy.”

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A bittersweet Mother's Day at Richmond Care Home

"It takes special people to work there"

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Meal deliveries are not only a service - they are a lifeline for many

"We will get through this"

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Loving someone with dementia

Perley-Rideau Adult Day Program

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Carefor and Carleton University launch Ottawa's first Young Onset Dementia program

Young Onset Dementia

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Finding meaning while living with Young Onset Dementia

Young Onset Dementia

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Community comes together to bring Christmas joy in the lives of seniors

Richmond Care Home

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Carefor Adult Day Program helps keep parents at home

Adult Day Programs

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Love doesn't change even when the one you love does

Personal Support Services

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Camp Erin supports grieving children who lost someone important in their lives

Grief Counseling

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Carling Day Program has become a second family for both participants and caregivers

Adult Day Programs

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Feeling loved at Respite House

Respite Services

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Giving back on Father's Day

Adult Day Programs

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More than a Personal Support Worker

Personal Support Services

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Making every day Mother's Day

Richmond Care Home

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Mourning doesn't have a timeline

Cornwall Hospice