CalaCare Home Health
5195 Harvester Rd. L7L 6E9 Oakville, ON, Canada

With all our nurses and PSWs wearing PPE for all shifts were learning a lot about how to make PPE comfortable. Read here for some tips weve learned (and also a funny story )

Use these 3 easy tips to improve your own social distancing

#LetsTalk about managing our mental health. Thank you to the Oakville Chamber of Commerce YPEG Committee for hosting this important event!

Wearing a non-medical mask is another way to cover your mouth and nose to prevent your respiratory droplets from coming into contact with others or landing on surfaces. Find out more: http://ow.ly/eGWA50zPtxs #COVID19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFV0h4h3HzY&feature=youtu.be

The forgotten front line. Thanks for this CBC! https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1741604419867

Ontarios pandemic pay program is excluding thousands of deserving nurses and PSWs. Please help us get this changed!

Happy International Nurses Day to our friends and colleagues, and of course the incredible CalaCare nurses! Thank you for everything that you do!

This Sunday is Mothers Day! Since many of us are far away from our Moms, were looking to do some online shopping! Support a wonderful local organization by shopping on FLIPGIVE which donates a percentage of your purchase to Heart House Hospice! Heres the link: https://www.flipgive.com/teams/237672-heart-house-hospice

Our talented nurses and personal support workers have been helping people in our community stay home safely for years. But now our work is becoming even more important than ever!

The need for a well-constructed and thorough plan has always been crucial to ensure preparedness & maintain quality of life for ageing #olderadults. The #COVID19 pandemic only further magnifies the importance of being proactive when planning for ageing: https://tgam.ca/3ePLVAZ

Interesting perspective on using Virtual Care for semi-urgent and non-urgent health care issues. Have you utilized virtual medicine? If you have employee benefits you may have access to Teladoc.

Were getting a lot of inquiries about whether taking a loved one out of a facility is the best thing to do to protect them from COVID-19. That answer depends on a lot of things, like their health needs, and yours. Read our blog post for more info, and remember that youre not alone! https://www.calacare.com/should-i-move-my-parents-out-of-t/

https://www.calacare.com/caregivers-in-home-during-covid-1/

Thank you to the Oakville Chamber of Commerce for hosting the first virtual Good Morning Oakville! You are doing a great job bringing our community online. It was a privilege to be invited to speak about CalaCare.

Some great tips for working from home as we settle into week four of working remotely! Thanks for sharing Heart House Hospice http://ow.ly/oz5Q50z6PLM

April 7th is World Health Day. Take a moment to focus on your health today, make a delicious meal, get some fresh air, exercise, and be grateful for your abilities. We are keenly aware of the risks to our health right now, so lets take a moment to appreciate the health that we have, send our thoughts to those who are struggling, and say THANK YOU to the professionals who continue to provide essential care.

Thank you Fully Promoted Canada for the lovely gift! My first item of branded clothing (other than our uniforms). Your kindness is so appreciated.

Thank you Burloak Centre Dentistry for donating gloves and masks to help keep our staff and clients safe! We are all in this together, and your help is so appreciated!

Showcasing our incredible team during these uncertain times. Thank you for all you do!

Whether you are a nurse, personal support worker, or companion caregiver, our health care system is a big puzzle, and we are each an important piece. The work you do every day helps to keep people safe, and healthy at home...and out of the hospital!! THANK YOU!

Truly inspired by our incredible team, you are all health care heroes! A big shout out to all of our colleagues and friends. Thank you for showing up to care for others while the rest of the world does their part and stays home.

Happy Halloween from the CalaCare office team!

If you or someone you know is 65 or older, you can now join Exercise and Falls Prevention classes offered free of charge in your community. Classes are taught by a physiotherapist (or other health care professionals) and provide valuable information. https://www.ontario.ca//exercise-and-falls-prevention-prog

Unsure if home care is right for your parents at this time? Contact us today. One of our registered nurses would be glad to answer any questions you may have http://www.calacare.com/contact-us/

The worlds first dementia village is Hogeweyk outside of Amsterdam, where 152 people live in 23 houses on 3.7 acres. Residents can walk the streets, squares and gardens and go to a theatre and grocery store. CNN goes in to further detail on this amazing idea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwiOBlyWpko

Studies show that staying activate into your senior years can help improve quality of life and slow down aging https://www.sciencedaily.com/releas/2018//180308143123.htm

Having an in-home caregiver for your loved one provides peace of mind knowing they are not alone. From running errands to preparing meals, we can help every step of the way. Find out what CalaCare can do for you. http://www.calacare.com/home-care/services/

On August 5th we honour a great man, a great foundation, and a great cause by celebrating Terry Fox Day. After discovering a malignant tumor on his knee and undergoing surgery which removed 15 centimeters of his leg, Terry Fox pursued a cross-Canada run that lasted 143 days and 5,373 kilometersall to raise money and awareness for cancer. https://www.terryfox.org/terrys-story/marathon-of-hope/

With the weather outside reaching record highs, its important to keep hydrated. Make sure to keep safe and watch for signs of dehydration! https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heattips.html

Are you worried your parents might need some help around their home but youre not sure? Weve been hard at work preparing a FREE guide for you to download that can help answer that question! Have a look and let us know what you think!