Perley Health

01/09/2026

Caring for someone you love is meaningful, but it can also be exhausting. The Respite House at Perley Health is here to help. Located in a comfortable, dementia-friendly bungalow on the Perley Health campus, the Respite House offers short-term daytime and overnight stays so caregivers can rest, travel, or manage daily responsibilities, knowing their loved one is in professional, caring hands.

Guests receive 24-hour support, personal care, meals, and engaging activities in a safe, home-like environment. A dedicated bedroom is also available for Veterans, funded by Veterans Affairs Canada. Learn more https://ow.ly/nesW50XRxgw

01/07/2026

Stay Active at Perley Health! The Active Seniors and Veterans Living Centre is open to the broader Ottawa and Eastern Ontario community, not just Perley Health residents. The Centre offers a growing range of affordable, accessible programs designed to support active, engaged, and purposeful aging. Learn more and get involved today. https://ow.ly/9CwV50XRxa0

01/05/2026

Hearing well is essential to staying connected, engaged, and healthy, but for many Seniors and Veterans, the cost of hearing aids can be a real barrier. Perley Health's Care Clinic Refurbished Hearing Aid Program helps bridge that gap by providing gently used, professionally assessed hearing aids to older adults who need them most. These devices are carefully reconditioned and offered as permanent loans to individuals who may otherwise go without this vital support. If you or someone you care for has a moderate level of hearing loss and limited access to funding, this program may help. Hearing aids less than 5 years old can also be donated to support others in our community.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/MC2O50XRx5K

01/04/2026

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

At Perley Health, we believe that every Senior and Veteran living with dementia deserves to thrive with dignity, purpose, and the highest quality of care.
In recognition of this community and this month, we highlight our community services and person-centred approach that focuses on physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Living Well at Home™
Our frailty-informed community services help Seniors and Veterans stay safe and connected while aging in place:
• Adult Day Program: Structured social and wellness activities in a dementia-friendly environment.
• Respite House: A safe, home-like 12-bedroom bungalow for short-term daytime or overnight stays, including a dedicated bed for Veterans.
• Assisted Living for High-Risk Seniors: 24/7 support and personalized care plans to help individuals maintain independence at home.

Specialized Care
We offer unique, high-level clinical support for those with complex needs:
• Specialized Behavioural Support Unit (SBSU in the Gatineau Residence): Providing a secure environment for those with responsive behaviours, supported by a high staff-to-resident ratio and consultation with The Royal.
• Secure Long-Term Care Units: Two dedicated units providing safe, enhanced care for Veterans and Seniors.
• Unique Veteran-Care: Priority access to respite and specialized programming specifically for Veterans.

Leading Through Innovation
• Supported by our Perley Health Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care™, we don’t just provide care - we advance it. By investing in research and sharing breakthroughs in frailty-informed care, we help to improve the lives of Seniors and Veterans across the region.

Pictured are two team members from the Centre of Excellence team, sharing news and knowledge with the long-term care community.

Together, we improve the well-being of the people we serve.

01/02/2026

This Christmas, through Operation Santa Claus, the Perley Health holiday spirit traveled far and wide as Veterans sent personalized cards to Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members deployed overseas.
As we approach the 30th anniversary of Perley’s amalgamation, these Veteran connections remain strong and valued.
Read the full story on our Blog: https://ow.ly/GNrt50XR8lc
In 1996, The National Defence Medical Centre, the Perley Hospital, and the Rideau Veterans Home amalgamated in into the state-of-the-art Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre, renamed Perley Health in 2021.
At the forefront of transforming care for Seniors and Veterans, Perley Health serves as a leading voice in advocating for their well-being. Through its person-centered, frailty-informed approach and impactful research, Perley Health ensures that Seniors and Veterans can experience the best possible quality of life at every stage of aging.
We thank Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) for their ongoing support and leadership for Operation Santa Claus.

Care

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!
Looking back on the past year, we are reminded of how fortunate we are. Serving the Seniors and Veterans who call Perley Health home is an honour; their stories, wisdom, and joie de vivre inspires us each and every day. Pictured are four Senior Living independent apartment tenants visiting the new Active Seniors and Veterans Living Centre.
To our staff, volunteers, families, and donors: A simple "thank you" hardly seems enough. Your unwavering support allows us to live our motto: Together, we improve the well-being of the people we serve.
Our Communications Team is proud to continue to share community news and features. As we look ahead, 2026 promises to be a year of milestones, including:
• People of Perley: Sharing the third year of stories from our community.
• The Intergenerational Child Care Program: Celebrating the official opening of this unique program.
• 30 Years on Russell Road: Marking three decades on Russell Road.
• SeeMe® Expansion: Sharing our goals-of-care framework with other homes across the province to improve long-term care and benefit the wider healthcare system.
Of course, we will continue to showcase the outstanding care and compassion our team provides each and every day.
On behalf of the communications team, we thank you for your trust, your many story ideas and your continuous feedback that helps guide our work.
May 2026 be filled with peace and joy surrounded by family and friends, knowing you have a home in our community of care.

12/29/2025

⏰ ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT to double your gift for seniors and Veterans!

As 2025 comes to a close, seniors and Veterans at Perley Health need your support. Some are far from family. Some face health challenges that make each day difficult.

But YOU can make a real difference right now.

Our Boards of Directors are matching every gift, dollar-for-dollar up to $35,000, but this offer ends December 31st.

Your $50 = $100 Your $100 = $200

Double the comfort. Double the connection. Double the care.

Don't wait. Give now: https://www.perleyhealthfoundation.ca/year-end-giving

Thank you for making this moment count.

12/24/2025

At Perley Health, we believe that aging well is rooted in living well - and that there is joy to be found in every single day. As we gather with family and friends to celebrate the joys of this season, the Perley team is committed to the belief that every person is unique and valuable, deserving of person-centred and compassionate care.
These values guide us through the holidays and all year round.
We share the latest updates and stories from our community in the newest edition of The Perley Post. Pick up a paper copy at various locations throughout Perley Health or read the digital version on the Perley Health Blog: https://ow.ly/64EF50XO43i
We wish you and your loved ones all the best of this holiday season.

12/23/2025

In 2026, Perley Health will take a significant step forward in our mission to achieve excellence in the health, safety and well-being of Seniors and Veterans with a focus on innovation in person centred and frailty-informed care and service. Construction continues on a unique, child care centre in the heart of our community of care with service delivery from our partners from Andrew Fleck Children’s Services.
This isn't your standard daycare; it is a space – and a program – that aspires to connect Seniors, Veterans, and children.
And the impact of this initiative goes far beyond daily child care. As Annie Robitaille, Commissionaires Ottawa Research Chair at the Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care™, explains, intergenerational programming has many benefits. By connecting generations, we will be building a more vibrant and inclusive community that honours the well-being of children, Seniors and Veterans.
Read the full story from The Canadian Press here: https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/intergenerational-daycare-aiming-to-strengthen-bonds-between-kids-and-grandfriends/article_21c78f91-090e-50d1-af2b-f609edc9037a.html

Among the thousands of new child-care spaces opening up across the country is a unique centre in Ottawa nestled at the heart of a long-term care campus, a dementia- and

12/23/2025

Your generosity helps create a brighter future for Seniors and Veterans at Perley Health.

When you give, you support life-enriching programs, compassionate care, and meaningful connections that help people thrive at every stage of aging. This giving season, please consider making a donation to help strengthen care today and for years to come.

Give now: https://ow.ly/BmE750XGWZ9

12/22/2025

Last-minute gift idea! 🎄

A $50 annual membership to the Active Seniors and Veterans Living Centre gives adults 55+ access to Perley Health’s expertise and a full calendar of fitness, wellness, arts, and fun social programs, all created to help people stay active, engaged, and connected.

Our Active Living Centre is one of the ways Perley Health is supporting Ottawa Seniors and Veterans to age well and live independently, with a broad range of programs and events on offer.

Annual membership is an affordable and thoughtful gift for the Seniors in your life who are ready to stay fit, try something new, and make friends. Buy now: https://ow.ly/sONN50XFUeu

12/22/2025

Every holiday season reminds us of the importance of community and gratitude.

This season, the Boeing team once again stepped up and gave a helping hand to support Veterans at Perley Health. Thank you for your ongoing commitment and generosity!