At 89, Neil McLelland still had a lot of plans for his life. Holding him back was his body. Aging can take its toll and after a fall that left him in the hospital for three months, it had taken its toll on Neil.

On March 4th he was discharged home where he was supported by the Bruyere atHome program. This innovative partnership between Carefor and Bruyère Health is reducing the likelihood of hospital readmissions by offering a concert of wrap around services including personal support, physiotherapy, dietetics, social work, transportation, homemaking and meal delivery.

On May 5th, Carefor celebrated one year of supporting the Bruyère atHome program. In that time, our staff have supported 350 client offering either 8 or 16 weeks of coordinated care based on their needs.

Visits in the first year:

• 889                       Nursing     
• 705                       Occupational Therapy
• 609                       Social Work      
• 4,427                   Physiotherapy        
• 108                       Dietetics   
• 10,128                Personal Support        

 In the 16 weeks that he is part of the Bruyère atHome program, Neil has been supported by a physiotherapist offering exercises, an occupational therapist helping with equipment, a PSW helping with bathing and social worker helping Neil and his wife find a retirement that suits their needs.

Neil’s goal is simple: he wants to walk outside again, and he works hard at it, his face straining with the effort he puts into each exercise. With his spirit and Carefor staff, it looks like he has a good shot at success.