Acclaim Health
2370 Speers Rd L6L 5M2 Oakville, ON, Canada

Great news! Adhering to the newest lockdown restrictions, construction is still underway for our new Dementia Care Centre. We are on track and working away to open up in the Fall! Any guesses as to what this spot will be once completed? Disclaimer: This photo was taken before the recent lockdown orders were put in place.

I think we can all agree that music is an integral part of our lives. For those living with dementia, music can provide emotional and behavioural benefits! The areas of the brain that are linked to musical memory are often left relatively untouched by Alzheimer’s. This allows our musical memories to stay intact. That’s why we offer music programs into our Adult Day Programs. Music Care has a positive impact on how you feel physically and emotionally, it encourages social in...teraction, spiritual reflection and supports memories and reminiscence. Although we can't do this currently, we can't wait till we get to be back at our club and share in the joys of music once again. For more information on our Adult Day Programs visit us at https://acclaimhealth.ca/adult-day-program/ #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #AlzheimersAwareness #DementiaAwareness #AcclaimHealth #Alzheimers #Dementia #Caregivers #DementiaCare #nonprofit #AlzheimersCare #AcclaimHealthStories #MusicCare #MusicTherapy Disclaimer: These photos were capture during our programming before COVID-19. As a precaution, all 5 of our adult day programs will be closed until further notice. You can continue to use our virtual programming while we are closed.

We’re growing! Acclaim Health has an urgent need for Registered Nurses. Apply to join our amazing team today to receive a $1000 signing bonus. We are proud to offer our RNs: Pension plan with contributions matched by us. Flexibility by offering a variety of shifts and schedules so that you can find the right balance for you and your family. Plus! Work every third weekend rather than every other weekend.... Clinic RN or visiting RN positions are available, serving communities in Oakville, Burlington, and Mississauga. Click here: http://ow.ly/kIFJ50D6ILD to apply now and become part of something amazing. #JoinOurTeam

Our hearts are bursting! A huge thanks to everyone involved with the United Way Halton and Hamilton Holiday Helping Hand program. We've got two cars full with gifts that will let our clients know they are not forgotten this holiday season. THANK YOU

Our friends from Lions Club of Oakville are amazing! Thanks for donating $1,000 for activity care packages for our isolated clients who are staying safe at home. These packages give our clients something fun to stay busy and let them know someone is thinking of them.

Did you know January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month? Over the next few weeks we are going to share some amazing stories from people living with dementia, their families and caretakers. In doing so we hope to raise awareness of dementia and all the programs we offer to support those living with it in our community. Today’s story is from Peter and Anne... ... One day, Anne received a phone call from her husband Peter. He was supposed to be on his way home from his German choir practice in Toronto, instead he was at his local church parking lot. He couldn’t figure out how to get home. Little things I had been noticing just kind of all came together said Anne It was a sickening feeling. I realized Peter had dementia Acclaim Health set Peter up with a volunteer from our Memory Visiting program, Ken. Peter and Ken enjoyed weekly visits where they would go for a walk at the Royal Botanical Gardens or Paletta Mansion and always finish with lunch at their favourite spot, Wendy’s. Peter also attends Acclaim Health’s Adult Day Program or the club as our members call it. When he comes home from the club Peter is flying high. As a very social person, Peter loves being there with all his friends. They do things like sing his favourite songs and play games together. All while Anne receives a bit of time for herself to run errands or simply enjoy a moment’s peace. To read Peter and Anne’s full story and to find out more about the programs that Acclaim Health offers visit us at http://ow.ly/WM6D50D5r86 #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #AlzheimersAwareness #DementiaAwareness #AcclaimHealth #Alzheimers #Dementia #Caregivers #DementiaCare #nonprofit #AlzheimersCare #AcclaimHealthStories

Join our team! RNs receive a $1000 Sign-on bonus! We are proud to offer our RNs a pension plan with matched contributions, work every third weekend rather than every other weekend, flexibility and more! Apply now! http://ow.ly/vgHO50CXchw... #WereHiring #JoinOurTeam

November 13th is #KindnessDay. Take a moment to call a caregiver you know and ask them how they’re doing. Caregivers care, we can too. #CallACaregiver today! The Ontario Caregiver Organization

Beautiful day for another site visit at the home of our new dementia care centre. The construction team is making great progress! Can't wait for the centre to open

Today is International Volunteer Day, and what better time to say a big THANK YOU to the volunteers with Acclaim Health, for making such a large and life changing contribution to our community and our clients. #TogetherWeCan #IVD2020

Thank you so much to Atlas Van Lines Canada for continuing to show generosity to our clients again this holiday season! We are so grateful for the donated gifts that we will be able to share with older adults feeling isolated, especially during these times. A seemingly small gesture that means the world to someone! Thank you!

Our clients are loving the new virtual version of our 'Art in the House' program! We drop off art supplies at their houses and create masterpieces together over Zoom. "My mom is so grateful for this wonderful program. She is truly enjoying each session and the variety of artwork that is taught every week. As a senior with limited mobility, it is truly a blessing that she can participate in these Zoom sessions."

Our outstanding Personal Support Worker, Sherry Fjell, received a Recognition Award for her amazing work and going above and beyond during this pandemic. Listen to her share her story below. She is truly an inspiration to us all and this award is so deserved. We are so honoured to have you on our team

Great discussion at United Way Halton and Hamilton #WomenUnited event with Jennifer Hosten. Inspirational message about diversity, unity & equality. Thanks for hosting this important event!

Today, we remember all those who have given their lives serving Canadians, so that we may live the life we have today

Today is Children's Grief Awareness Day. When someone you know has experienced a death, it's important to be there for them, even if they don't feel like talking. One idea we have is to craft a memory box for them to keep their photos and cherished memories in

Today is National Bereavement Day. It is important to remember that grief is a #SharedJourney, even if we can't be together. Acclaim Health offers many free bereavement supports, including our free virtual support group twice a month. Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association #Grief2020 Read more about our bereavement supports: http://ow.ly/pCkW50CmQHV

Oakville Community Foundation's GIVEOakville has officially launched ! We’re proud to be listed in the catalogue alongside other local charities who are serving vulnerable populations in our community. Donate today to keep our overnight respite guests safe in our new dementia care centre with an upgraded HVAC system http://ow.ly/Q63850CafQl

Even as we grow, we never forget where Acclaim Health came from. Thanks to a supporter who shared this amazing photo of the Burlington VON Board of Directors in 1969! We're loving the outfits and all the women in leadership.