QC Home Support Services

03/22/2026

We are pleased to share that Northwest London Resource Centre (NWLRC) has officially become a Dementia Friendly Community (DFC) Supporter. Public education coordinator Susan (left) was on hand to present NWLRC associate director Amani Radhaa with the official decal.

NWLRC serves a diverse community across all ages, and their interest in Dementia Friendly Communities stems from their commitment to ensuring that seniors, care partners, and individuals living with dementia feel welcome, supported, and included in London Resource Centre.

“Being a dementia friendly space aligns with our values of equity, dignity and inclusion. It allows us to reduce barriers, strengthen community connections and ensure our programs and spaces remain accessible and supportive for everyone in Northwest London,” explained Amani.

For businesses who might be hesitant to take the first step, Amani offers this advice: “Start with awareness — small changes, informed staff and a compassionate approach can make a meaningful difference in creating inclusive and supportive communities.”

❓What is a DFC Supporter, you ask? DFC Supporters are businesses, organizations, community groups or municipal governments that are committed to paying attention to the social and physical needs of individuals living with dementia. They complete dementia friendly training to receive formal recognition for their commitment to dementia friendly initiatives.

Visit our website to learn more about how you can help your community become more dementia friendly. https://alzswp.ca/dfc/

02/06/2026

Listening to Dr. Rod Overton's Craft Talk from Adelaide Family Chiropractic is always a pleasure, we learn something new every time in chiropractic care. With many years of experience, Dr. Rod and his team have the expertise to address a variety of issues. Located in London, Ontario, Adelaide Family Chiropractic provides family-centered care with a focus on listening first. Many LEA Members trust Dr. Rod's services and praise how he keeps them aligned. For more information, visit https://zurl.co/XvcbM

01/20/2026

With extreme cold in the forecast, a temporary warming centre will operate at Boyle Memorial Community Centre on Monday, January 19, from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m., offering indoor warming space for up to 60 people. As part of the response, select local service providers will open additional warming spaces to help increase capacity.

All recreation programs and rentals at Boyle Memorial Community Centre are cancelled while the warming centre is operating. Affected participants will be contacted directly.

To learn more about London’s Temporary Warming Centre Framework, please visit london.ca/warming-centres

12/20/2025

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, neglect, or needs help navigating a difficult situation, the Seniors Safety Line provides information, referrals, safety planning and emotional support for older adults.

✅ Free & Confidential
✅ Available 24/7
✅ Support in over 200 languages

Visit https://seniorssafetyline.ca/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fon-seniors-en%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F618430890 or call 1-866-299-1011

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario | Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing | Ontario Community and Social Services

12/19/2025

What a merry celebration at the LEA Christmas Party! Laughter filled the room as over 100 members and guests gathered for a festive lunch at Highland Country Club. Special thanks to Denise Pelley for serenading us and to Rob Aitken from Music Central Entertainment for keeping the tunes alive! Don't miss the stunning photos by Reid Lucier Photography from topheadshots.ca. The door prize table overflowed with generous donations from members, and the "share the wealth" prize was a crowd favorite! A round of applause to Nick Lavery, the LEA Events Director, for orchestrating such a fantastic event, complete with the wildly fun newlywed game!
Merry Christmas to all and see you in the new year!

12/03/2025

11/28/2025

09/12/2025

“My mom came to St. Joseph’s Hospice this past May. She was 86 years old, and we spent just three days together here before she passed.

Over the years of caregiving through her Alzheimer’s, we grew closer than ever. But caregiving was hard, physically, emotionally, and mentally. Even in retirement and palliative care, I worried about her dignity.

My biggest regret is not bringing her to Hospice sooner. What I loved most was the dignity Hospice gave her. From small, thoughtful touches, like nurses gently washing her hair, to the way staff treated her as a whole person, she was seen, honoured, and cared for.

And it wasn’t just Mom they cared for, it was me too. A piece of baking late at night, a warm hug, or simply someone to listen made me feel less alone. The home-like environment and compassionate staff gave us both comfort and peace.

Hospice care is more than professional, it’s deeply human. That’s why I’ve chosen to give back, ensuring other families can receive the same kindness, compassion, and dignity my mom did.

Her final days were full of love, respect, and care. For that, I will always be grateful.”

This is Laura's Hospice Story

08/31/2025

There is a fear that quietly lives in the hearts of many women.
It’s not the fear of wrinkles or of a cane, nor that loneliness we sometimes dread.
It’s another fear. Deeper.
The fear of fading away inside a body that slowly stops responding.
Of no longer being able to get up on your own, reach the bathroom, dress without help.
The fear of becoming dependent.

Sometimes I wake up and think about it in silence, as if saying it out loud would make it real.
What if one day I can’t manage on my own?
If my hand trembles and the brushes slip from my fingers?
If memory decides to fade in moments, leaving empty spaces where names, faces, flavors used to be?

No, I don’t want pity in anyone’s eyes.
I want respect.
Because the body may fail, but the soul remains alive, burning, strong.
You can grow old, but you remain a woman.
Courageous, worthy, present.
And yet, it hurts.
It hurts to see how the elderly are sometimes treated: with annoyance, with condescension, as if they were clumsy children.

That is the greatest fear: not just dependence…
but becoming a burden. Being seen as a weight.

So, for as long as I can, I rise.
I make myself coffee. I dry my tears.
I wrap myself in my own embrace and remind myself that I am worthy.
Always.

Because if one day I can’t do it alone, I want those by my side to know:
I don’t need compassion.
I want love that respects, that doesn’t hurt.
And if I need a hand, let it be a hand that lifts… not one that humiliates.

Old, yes.
But never extinguished.
Never empty.
Because even in a body that yields, there still lives a woman full of light.

( ✍️ Live healthy live better )