Carefor Health & Community Services
425 Cecelia St K8A 1S7 Pembroke, ON, Canada

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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ESSENTIAL CAREGIVERS If you have been designated as an ‘essential caregiver’ to your loved one at one of our residential homes, we have a number of expectations and procedures for you to follow when visiting to ensure the safety of all residents and staff within these environments. Please see our policy and procedures here: https://carefor.ca/services/?comaction=regions

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Carefor’s been up to a lot. We want to share the exciting news with you tomorrow! If you haven't already, don't forget to sign up here to receive your exclusive copy of our next e-newsletter: https://carefor.ca/e-mail-subscription #homecarenews #healthcarenews #easternontario

A big thank you to the thoughtful kindergarten classes and teachers of Rockwood Public School for spreading some Easter Cheer with these beautiful drawings for the residents at Carefor Heath & Community Services.

A very big thank you to the Kindergarten class at Rockwood School who made our residents some very special Valentine's Day artwork and shared some touching messages of love. Your kindness has put smiles on the faces our residents at both Carefor Mackay Centre and Carefor Civic Complex. Thank you.

COVID-19 has increased anxiety and stress levels, especially in marginalized communities. According to a report by the EClinical Medicine journal, non-white people are at a higher risk of being infected with COVID-19, likely attributed to social and economic barriers. For more information and resources on mental health in BIPOC communities, visit Crisis Services Canada at https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca//resources-for-margin/ #BlackHistoryMonth #Diversity #CulturalAwareness #MentalHealth

Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew, cover it with chocolate and a miracle or two? The Candy Man! The sweetest parts of the residents days often comes from a small supply closet tucked into the coffee room. Todd Sullivan and Pat Mathewson are residents of the Pembroke Civic Complex, and together they run the Resident Tuck Shop. From 9am to 7:30pm, residents in need of a sweet treat can go to the coffee room (affectionately known as Snackers). Chips, pop and chocola...te bars are the best sellers, and the proceeds from sales go towards enriching the residents’ lives. The Tuck Shop has purchased an industrial toaster for the kitchen, a sound system for the resident directed bingo games, and often pitches in to help fund special resident activities. This month, the Tuck Shop will be providing a free Kentucky Fried Chicken lunch on Valentine’s Day, just to remind the residents how much they are loved. The Tuck Shop also provides a sense of community and an opportunity to socialize. You can often find a group of residents (and sometimes a staff member or two) sitting in Snackers, munching on snacks and enjoying each other’s company. Nothing washes down an ice cold Pepsi like a chat with a friend.

Carefor's Mackay Centre and Civic Complex are the most affordable retirement residence in the Ottawa Valley, and with the limited time offer stays of three months get the first 14 days FREE and permanent stays get the first month FREE! Exceptional living at an exceptional price! Contact us at 613-732-9993.

February is Black History Month. It’s a time to celebrate the contributions and achievements of Black Canadians in Canada. At Carefor, there’s a lot to celebrate and we take pride in our culturally diverse team. In our new Carefor blog, CEO Steve Perry explains how diversity and inclusion are our organization’s biggest strengths, and how we’re committed to building an inclusive culture in all aspects of our work, policies and practices: https://carefor.ca//equity-diversity-...and-inclusion-being-b Keep an eye out not only this month, but throughout the year, as we highlight the voices of our diverse team and clientele. #BlackHistoryMonth #Diversity #CulturalAwareness

In the shadow of COVID-19, reliable transportation services keeping the most vulnerable in our community safe and connected has never been more important. For the Kauffeldts, this service is a matter of life and death. When they connected with Carefor’s transportation service, they had no idea just how much more their family would receive. Read how volunteer drivers, like Roma, are making an impact: https://carefor.ca/stories/?comaction=story&id=8&sid=83

We can't thank our drivers and transportation team enough for their selflessness and dedication to Carefor and our community. Thank you for helping us deliver goodies to tonight's No Show Gala attendees!! Food and drink baskets include delicious contributions from Reif Estate Winery Wilkies Fresh Baked Bread and His & Hers Gourmet Grazing. Lots of smiling faces behind those masks!!... #Pembroke #renfrew #petawawa #ottawavalley

A big THANK YOU to His & Hers Gourmet Grazing for preparing these outstanding charcuterie plates (complete with cheeses, meats, crackers, breads, fruits, nuts and preserves!!) for Carefor's Safe at Home No Show Gala this evening. What a treat for our event "attendees" as they enjoy in the comfort and safety of their homes!! https://www.facebook.com/His-Hers-Gourmet-Grazing-108108544446189 #Pembroke #renfrew #petawawa #ottawavalley

Sharon Maye, Director of Operations in Pembroke-Renfrew County, is looking forward to dining with you tonight. Take a look at this delicious spread! Thank you Wilkies Fresh Baked Bread Reif Estate Winery and His & Hers Gourmet Grazing for adding so much goodness to our Safe at Home No Show Gala! #Pembroke #renfrew #petawawa #ottawavalley

THANK YOU to Reif Estate Winery for complimenting tonight's treats with a pairing of wine. Carefor is grateful for your support and contribution to our No Show Gala event!! #Pembroke #renfrew #petawawa #ottawavalley

Sending a very big THANK YOU to Wilkies Fresh Baked Bread for their contribution in support of Carefor and our Safe at Home No Show Gala this evening! Check out these delicious baguettes and 100th anniversary chocolate sugar cookies. Thank you Wilkies team!! #Pembroke #renfrew #petawawa #ottawavalley

It has been a challenging year for the hundreds of volunteers at Carefor who make an incredible difference in the lives of our clients. During COVID, some are finding creative ways to connect with residents at Civic Residential Complex and Mackay Residential Centre. This #InternationalVolunteerDay, we’d like to highlight a special couple, Mark and Joanne Floyd from the Pembroke Bible Chapel, who are continuing to spread joy during this time of heightened social isolation. R...ead their full story here: https://carefor.ca/stories/?comaction=story&id=3&sid=78 Thank you to all our volunteers for the work that you do. #Volunteering #StayConnected #SafeatHome #Pembroke #RenfrewCounty #IVD2020 #TogetherWeCan