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Carefor Health & Community Services Carefor is a not-for-profit charitable health care organization, providing home care and community su Learn more at www.carefor.ca

Formerly known as the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), Carefor is committed to providing high-quality services at home, in the community, at care facilities and care clinics.

Food, glorious food! This is Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week in Canada and while that sounds like a fancy name for t...
10/08/2026

Food, glorious food! This is Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week in Canada and while that sounds like a fancy name for the work our cooks and dietary aides do, at the end of it all it comes down to people bringing the joy of food to seniors.

Food is a connector, a nourisher, something to look forward to and something to give those you care about. Our retirement home foodservice teams are known for making and delivering delicious and healthy food every day to our clients.

So, to all of them, thank you for everything you do to care for those who cared for us.

Sean is Bringing a World of Food to our Adult Day ProgramsAt Carefor's Adult Day Program for people living with dementia...
10/04/2026

Sean is Bringing a World of Food to our Adult Day Programs

At Carefor's Adult Day Program for people living with dementia, food is about so much more than nutrition. It's about comfort, routine, memories, connection, and care.

That's what makes our cook, Sean, such a special addition to the team.

Before joining Carefor, Sean spent decades in the food industry, including serving as a corporate chef and product developer for Costco, where he helped create and launch food products enjoyed by families across North America. After retiring, he thought he was finished with full-time work. But when he discovered Carefor's Adult Day Program, he saw an opportunity to use his skills in a different way.

Today, Sean brings the same creativity and expertise to our kitchen, but with a new purpose: supporting the health and well-being of older adults living with dementia.

From morning muffins and coffee to hearty soups, home-style lunches, and desserts, every meal is thoughtfully prepared with our clients in mind. Sean believes food can be a form of care and is working toward incorporating more scratch-made meals and nutrient-rich ingredients that support healthy aging while still feeling familiar, comforting, and delicious.

Whether he's finding ways to boost protein in a favourite recipe, making meals more inclusive for people with dietary restrictions, or simply creating dishes that bring a smile to someone's face, Sean approaches every day with compassion and innovation.

"Why don't we look at food as medicine as opposed to just a meal?" Sean says.

At the start of Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week, we're celebrating the power of food to bring people together and the dedicated team members like Sean who make every meal an opportunity to nourish both body and spirit.

💙 Thank you, Sean, for the care, creativity, and heart you bring to the table every day.

October is a month full of recognition and gratitude. From thanking our staff for their great work to shining a light on...
10/01/2026

October is a month full of recognition and gratitude. From thanking our staff for their great work to shining a light on community support and the seniors we serve, October is full of ways to reflect and recognize.

10/01/2026

Community Support Services mean independence and choice. They help seniors stay healthy, connected and living at home.

Our Carling Adult Day Programs for seniors living with dementia helps people battling the disease stay connected while giving their loved ones a much need break. Our Let's Get Together Club is the only one of its kind helping seniors deal with mental health challenges. Our Going Home Program helps seniors recover from a hospital visit reducing the risk of readmission; and Housekeeping means a safer, cleaner house for seniors.

Thank you to our staff, volunteers, clients and caregivers for being part of an essential part of our communities.

With today being the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Carefor staff and residents at our retirement homes in P...
09/30/2026

With today being the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Carefor staff and residents at our retirement homes in Pembroke, made sure to show their support for Canada's Indigenous People's on whose traditional territory we live and work.

As a healthcare agency, we at Carefor, recognize the inequities that Indigenous people in Canada have faced in our healthcare system. We are a committed partner in changing the story for Indigenous people and are committed to truth, equity, and reconciliation.

Working Together for Better CareOver the past several years, teams across Carefor have been part of a focused initiative...
09/29/2026

Working Together for Better Care

Over the past several years, teams across Carefor have been part of a focused initiative to strengthen how we deliver home and community care, ensuring we can continue to meet the evolving needs of our clients and communities.

This work brought together our Personal Support Workers (PSWs), Community Care Workers (CCWs), Client Service Coordinators (CSCs), supervisors, managers, and the Professional Practice team. Together, they identified barriers to care, improved service delivery, strengthened workforce stability, and enhanced the client experience all of which has resulted in low staff turnover and the highest volume of service hours ever achieved by our PSS program.

As this project transitions from implementation to ongoing operations, its greatest achievement is not any single change or milestone. It is the culture of collaboration and continuous improvement it has reinforced. By regularly assessing community needs, evaluating how services are delivered, and adapting to new challenges, our teams are helping ensure clients receive the right care, when and where they need it.

A shout out to everyone who contributed to this work. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to excellence are helping build a stronger future for home and community care.



Pictured: Josée Ravary and members of the leadership team celebrating the accomplishments of the frontline staff and teams whose work made this success possible.

We are at the 55+ Lifestyle Show at the Cohere Centre today. Come see us and learn about our home care services in Ottaw...
09/26/2026

We are at the 55+ Lifestyle Show at the Cohere Centre today.

Come see us and learn about our home care services in Ottawa and our affordable retirement living options starting as low as $1700 a month, all-inclusive.

Last week ,our Allied Health Team spent a beautiful afternoon together during Allied Health Week at Carefor eating, play...
09/22/2026

Last week ,our Allied Health Team spent a beautiful afternoon together during Allied Health Week at Carefor eating, playing and enjoying each other's company.

While Allied Health is comprised on physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers and dietitians, they align on their goal to help people continue to age at home with independence and dignity.

Thank you for bringing your professionalism, expertise and compassion into the lives of thousands of people across Ottawa each year.

Learning, connecting, and celebrating the impact of Adult Day Programs!Recently,members of our Hospice Cornwall and Carl...
09/21/2026

Learning, connecting, and celebrating the impact of Adult Day Programs!

Recently,members of our Hospice Cornwall and Carling and Finch Adult Day Program teams recently attended the Adult Day Program Association's 22nd Annual Conference at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre.

This year's theme, "Beyond Boundaries: The Future of Adult Day Programs," brought together professionals from across the region to celebrate the important work being done in Adult Day Programs, share ideas, and explore new opportunities for the future.

Some highlights from the day included:
✅ An inspiring keynote from resilience expert Angela Arsenio, who encouraged attendees to reconnect with the purpose behind their work
✅ An interactive presentation from Emily Johnson of Stronger U, an exercise program that some of our staff are currently pursuing certification in
✅ A high-energy drumming session from Drum with William
✅ A presentation from Ability Dogs Canada
✅ A moving caregiver testimonial highlighting the impact of Adult Day Programs

Thank you to our team members for their continued commitment to learning, innovation, and supporting the well-being of the people and families we serve.

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760 Belfast Road
Ottawa, ON
K1G6M8

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