Carefor Health & Community Services

01/22/2026

Donate to support home and community care in the Ottawa area, now and into the future.

Carefor Health & Community Services in Ottawa is dedicated to supporting our diverse community through a comprehensive range of in-home care and community support services. We take pride in offering a wide array of exceptional programs, including nursing and palliative care, rehabilitation, respite....

01/19/2026

Are you a nurse in Ottawa who is ready for change? Now is the time for you to have the career + life you deserve. With flexible scheduling, on the job training, a broad scope of practice and the HOOPP Pension Plan, you can have it all.

Learn more about working in home care at Carefor: https://f.mtr.cool/jbudgufwxx

01/16/2026

Is there a Carefor staff or volunteer that you think should be recognized for their great work? Tell us and we'll tell them: https://f.mtr.cool/wffboamjep

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01/14/2026

More and more frequently we're getting our information through our devices. While convenient, not all of it is accurate. With AI playing a larger role in the creation of content, we have to be extra vigilant when it comes to what we believe, especially when it comes to health information.

In this blog, we look at health misinformation - where's it comes from and how to spot it.

Blogs like this as well as updates about Carefor are delivered every month via our e-newsletter. To get it delivered to your inbox visit https://f.mtr.cool/vojugtaomi and scroll to the bottom of the page to sign up.

While the internet provides easy access to health information, not all of it is accurate, which can be harmful. Learn how to protect yourself.

01/13/2026

January is Alzheimer Awareness Month and 2026 is the UN Year of the Volunteer so it's a perfect time to talk about the cognitive benefits of volunteering. In our January blog we review how giving to others can also give back to you.

If volunteering is one of your New Year's Resolutions, now it a perfect time to reach out as we have volunteering opportunities available across Carefor from volunteer driving to friendly visiting.

Studies show that volunteering can slow cognitive decline in seniors. Right now is a perfect time to do some good for yourself and others.

01/08/2026

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the recent passing of Glenna MacKenzie, former Chair of Carefor’s Board of Directors, and an Honorary Life Member since November 2021.

Glenna’s commitment to Carefor and the communities we serve spanned decades. She first joined the VON Board of Directors in 1987, a role that marked the beginning of her extraordinary journey with Carefor.

Her leadership and vision shaped much of what Carefor is today and her contributions to the organization and the broader community are far too numerous to count.

Glenna championed every Carefor endeavour with passion and generosity—her most recent donation to the “Care for Seniors with Melanie” campaign coming just weeks ago.

Her dedication to our mission, vision, and values is woven into the very fabric of Carefor. Her legacy will live on through all we do and through her son, John MacKenzie, who serves as our current Board Chair and her granddaughter Kyra Swift who is a community member on Carefor's Finance and Risk Management committee..

The loss of Glenna will be felt profoundly by the Carefor family and throughout the Ottawa Valley. Our thoughts are with John, Kyra, and the MacKenzie family at this difficult time.

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01/01/2026

From all of us at Carefor to you and your friends and family, wishing you a wonderful 2026.

12/28/2025

Environment Canada has issued an Orange Warning for an ice storm expected to start Sunday evening and continue into Monday morning. We will make every effort to avoid delays or disruptions to our services. We will provide notifications should delays be expected.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Be safe out there.

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Environnement Canada a émis un avertissement orange en raison d'une tempête de verglas qui devrait débuter dimanche soir et se poursuivre jusqu'à lundi matin. Nous mettrons tout en œuvre pour éviter tout re**rd ou interruption de nos services. Nous vous aviserons en cas de re**rds prévus.

Merci de votre patience et de votre compréhension. Soyez prudents.

12/24/2025

What is the official clothing of Christmas? Pyjamas.

The ladies at Richmond Care Home busted out their PJs for a little Night Before Christmas comfort and fun. Just one more sleep...