… Our hospice or palliative care volunteer visitors are specially trained, caring … volunteer visitors can visit clients in the community, in hospital or long-term care setting. The service is free of charge. Referrals can …
… and comfortable return to independent living at home after hospital discharge. Our staff provide transportation from the hospital, perform errands such as prescription and grocery … at home … Help with daily living … Improved access to care …
… the dedication of healthcare professionals in improving care outcomes through compassionate, patient-centred … create strategies to prevent falls and enhance the overall care experience in the communities we serve. Falls represent a significant challenge in home and community care settings, causing physical, emotional and psychological …
… the spirit of generosity and the significance of community care. In this article, we connect with volunteers who are … Circle of Outstanding Volunteers, Hospice Palliative Care Ontario This year, three VON volunteers have been … Volunteer Visiting team at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital (TDMH) and we truly appreciate her selfless …
… provides seniors 65 years or older in need of immediate care with up to 14 days of care and respite at a local … be an expensive and inefficient option, especially if the hospital has few beds available. Rather than being admitted to hospital, our DETOUR (Deterring Emergency Time Offering …
… in their own home. In addition to nursing and personal care, there are 25 different community support services … including: Assisted Living; Adult Day, Overnight Stay Care; Respite; Meals on Wheels; ; Transportation ; Exercise … every day to the fullest, while reducing the demand for hospital or long-term care. Important facts about the …
… nurses (RNs) with specialized training and education to care for patients who have experienced sexual assault or … all genders and ages. SANEs can provide immediate medical care, and can identify and document injuries, collect … in Amherst, and • the Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital in the Eastern Shores region We asked two VON SANE …
… and determination of those on the front line of our health care system. Among those leading the charge are the workers in the home and community care sector, including those in our VON Canada family. I know … are no less important that those of a nurse or PSW in a hospital or other institution – and yet, the funding model …
… non-CSS programs, like community paramedicine or primary care. If the client requires additional supports, such as … and adults with physical disabilities who are going from hospital to home or who come to the emergency department (ED) … can stabilize at home and don’t need to be readmitted to hospital. VON is the lead agency for the program in Elgin, …
… recognizing the need for increased home and community care supports to enable the growing population of Canadian … age in place. “As Canadians age, they are requiring home care supports to enable independent living, and done well, … to look beyond solutions such as hospitals and long-term care homes and transform how we can live safely at home for …
