Carefor Health & Community Services
Site: Carefor MacKay Center
Service: Community Hospice Visiting Volunteer Program, Community Support Services
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: RCC0654 | Last Full Update: 28 Sep 2018 |
| Location & Accessibility | |
|---|---|
| Located In Community | Pembroke |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Mackay St and Bell St |
| Mailing Address | c/o Alice Grenon Carefor Mackay Center 700 Mackay St Pembroke, ON K8A 1G6 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Palliative care services. Companionship * emotional support and scheduled respite for families/caregivers |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Renfrew County |
| Eligibility | Individuals with life limiting illness and their families |
| Application | Call for more information |
| Languages | English ; French - By appointment |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Bereavement Counselling ; In Home Hospice Care ~ Terminal Illness ; Palliative Care ; Respite Care ~ Families/Friends of Terminally Ill ; Terminal Illness Counselling |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-732-3949 ext 1115 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-358-1387 |
| Fax | 613-732-7114 |
| infopembroke@carefor.ca | |
| Website | www.carefor.ca |
| Primary Contact | Alice Grenon, Manager Community Support Services; Phone: 613-732-3949 ext 1115; Email: volunteerprogram@carefor.ca |
| Primary Executive | Sharon Maye, Director of Operations; Phone: 613-732-3949 ext 1101 |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal ; Fundraising |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | Yes, by Accreditation Canada |
Agency Overview
About This Agency
Home health care and support services provider
16 Agency Locations
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Carefor MacKay Center
Resurrection Lutheran Church
1325 Gaultois Rd
Ottawa, ON K1C 6G5
1325 Gaultois Rd
Ottawa, ON K1C 6G5
Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre
1750 Russell Rd, Suite 1100
Ottawa, ON K1G 5Z6
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1750 Russell Rd, Suite 1100
Ottawa, ON K1G 5Z6
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63 Agency Services
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Socialization and Mental Health Support Group for older adults * members are are provided with opportunities to socialize, develop friendships, and engage in leisure, education and wellness activities ... [More]
Day away for people living with dementia. Clients enjoy a day of activities designed to enhance their well-being, providing their caregivers with a day of respite
Nursing services provided by registered nurses * enterostomal therapy * wound care * leg ulcers * foot care * palliative care * intravenous (IV) therapy * mental health * nursing services according to ... [More]
Weekend-long bereavement camp * campers participate in traditional camp activities combined with grief education and emotional support led by expert bereavement professionals and trained volunteers * ... [More]
Access to health care support at home or in the community * foot care clinics * wellness clinics and seminars * adult day program * caregiver support * homemaking services * respite care * client inte ...
Access to support at home or in the community * Cancer Support Network * elder abuse prevention * Workplace Occupational Health and Safety * foot care clinics * wellness clinics * befriending/friendly ... [More]
Cancer support group * professionally facilitated information * discussion and peer support
Adult day program * program structure is flexible and activities are tailored to the client's functional ability and interests Social time : day typically begins with a snack and conversation about li ... [More]
Adult day program * day of activities designed to enhance clients' well-being in a safe and supportive setting, while providing respite and support for care partners Day typically begins with coffee, ... [More]
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Community Hospice Visiting Volunteer Program, Community Support Services
Palliative care services. Companionship * emotional support and scheduled respite for families/caregivers
Conference and meeting space for rent including 4 spacious meeting rooms * catering available * meeting equipment available for use including WIFI * projector * TV * DVD player * CD player * flip char ... [More]
Basic foot care provided by a nurse in the client's home or community clinics * foot care includes care of corns, calluses, fungal nails, ingrown toenail and filing and trimming of nails
Peer support groups, education, and training for family members, service providers, and caregivers * sessions may include information such as advanced directives and safety issues
Peer support groups, education, and training for family members, service providers, and caregivers * sessions may include information such as advanced directives and safety issues
One-on-one supports for coordinating services including personal advocacy, filling out forms, and income tax clinics * interventions for people facing homelessness, critical life changes, abuse, or is ... [More]
One-on-one supports for coordinating services, including personal advocacy and filling out forms * interventions for people facing homelessness, critical life changes, abuse, or isolation * referrals ... [More]
Group meals and social activities
Group meals and social activities
Basic foot care provided by a nurse in the client's home or in monthly community clinics * includes care of corns, calluses, fungal nails, and filing and trimming of nails
Basic and advanced foot care provided by a nurse in the client's home or at monthly community clinics * foot care includes care of corns, calluses, fungal nails, and filing and trimming of nails
Regular volunteer visits
Assistance with daily chores, such as laundry, light housekeeping, pet care, errands, shopping, and meal preparation * volunteers visit weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or seasonally
Hot meals delivered daily * special diet types available
Hot meals delivered daily * special diet types available
Referrals to local services such as snow removal, yard work, window washing, house cleaning, grocery shopping, and minor repairs
Regular phone calls to check on the health and safety of people who live alone * checks are done by trained and screened volunteers
Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments * volunteer drivers
Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments * escorted transportation can also be arranged for people who require accompaniment for safety reasons * volunteer drivers
Access to support at home or in the community: meals on wheels * foot care clinic * wellness clinic * transportation * Diners Clubs * telephone reassurance * social and recreational activities * frien ... [More]
Adult day program and home support services * meals on wheels, frozen meals available * foot care clinic * wellness clinic * transportation * Diners Clubs * telephone reassurance * social and recreati ... [More]
Community support services * Meals on Wheels/transportation and congregate diners * income tax clinic * caregiver support (information and education) * client intervention and assistance * Elder Abuse ... [More]
One-on-one counselling and peer support groups, education, and training for family members, service providers, and caregivers * sessions may include information such as advanced directives and safety ... [More]
One-on-one supports for coordinating services, including personal advocacy, filling out forms, and income tax clinics * interventions for people facing homelessness, critical life changes, abuse, or i ... [More]
Group meals and social activities * playing card * coffee club * exercise * shuffle board * quilting groups
Basic and advanced foot care provided by a nurse at monthly community clinics or in the client’s home * foot care includes care of corns, calluses, fungal nails, and filing and trimming of nails
Regular volunteer visits
Hot meals delivered Monday to Friday at lunchtime * special diet types available
Referrals to homemaking and respite care services, as well as local services such as snow removal, yard work, window washing, house cleaning, grocery shopping, and minor repairs
Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments * volunteer drivers
Adult day program * social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for older adults and adults with disabilities in a group setting for part of the day * helps to support family caregivers who provi ... [More]
Group meals and social activities
Basic and advanced foot care provided by a nurse at monthly community clinics or in the client’s home * foot care includes care of corns, calluses, fungal nails, and filing and trimming of nails
Regular volunteer visits
Referrals to homemaking and respite care services, as well as local services such as snow removal, yard work, window washing, house cleaning, grocery shopping, and minor repairs
Hot meals delivered Mon-Fri at lunchtime * special diet types available
Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments * volunteer drivers
Adult Day Program * Meals on Wheels * Transportation to medical appointments * Foot care * Respite care * Home help/home maintenance * Information and Education Programs * Friendly visiting * Diner's ... [More]
Program dedicated to people having a terminal illness and their family * managed by a registered health care professional assisted by a team of trained volunteers Day program: support group for emotio ... [More]
Access to health care support at home * respite * personal care such as bathing, grooming, dressing and exercise programs * meal planning and preparation * companionship, motivational activities and s ... [More]
A 16-bed licenced retirement home dedicated to the care of women with dementia * secure facility designed to make residents feel at home * high level of care, compassion, friendship and love * barrier ... [More]
Access to support at home or in the community * Meals on Wheels * Diners Club * Adult Day program * Transportation to medical appointments * Information and education programs * Home help/home mainten ... [More]
Day program * community support service which provides supervised activities for the frail elderly, persons with progressive cognitive disorders and dementias and respite for the caregiver
Community support service providing a nutritious meal within a community social setting at the Centre on pre-arranged days * social activities included with the dinner may include entertainment, guest ... [More]
Basic foot care provided by a foot care specialist nurse in the client's home or at monthly community clinics * foot care includes care of corns, calluses, fungal nails, and filing and trimming of nai ... [More]
Regular volunteer visits
Hot meals delivered daily to the clients' home
Arrangement of services in the home on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or seasonal basis Services: Regular housekeeping * home maintenance repair * gardening * lawn maintenance
Regular phone calls or visits to check on the health and safety of people who live alone * checks are done by trained and screened volunteers
Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments * volunteer drivers
One-on-one supports for coordinating services, including personal advocacy, filling out forms, and income tax clinics * interventions for people facing homelessness, critical life changes, abuse, or i ... [More]
12-bedroom short stay and emergency respite residence A safe and supportive environment where guests can stay for a few hours or 24 hours a day, up to 90 days a year. The service is flexible and can p ... [More]
Home visits and telephone reassurance. Assessment of needs and establishment of a visiting plan * reminder of appointments, to take medication, or for socialization
Cancer support group * professionally facilitated information * discussion and peer support
Services at this Location
1 other Service(s) at this Location
Home visits and telephone reassurance. Assessment of needs and establishment of a visiting plan * reminder of appointments, to take medication, or for socialization
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