Client Stories
Care When It Mattered Most
When Evelyn and her five children moved to Canada from The Philippines over two decades ago, she brought her kindness, cleverness, and energy with her. Evelyn was many things to many people. An active person, Evelyn loved swimming, running with her daughter, Jessa, and exercising at the YMCA with her husband, Bruno. Always on the…
A Message From A Burlington Club Caregiver
I am grateful for the opportunity to share how truly incredible this program has been for our family. Caring for a loved one with complex behavior needs has been challenging, and, honestly, we felt like we were drowning in the abyss of the healthcare system. We were in a pretty dark place. But from the…
Janet and Colleen – A Strong Connection
“It’s comforting to know that I can phone her” When Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876, he couldn’t have guessed that over 140 years later, people at risk of social isolation in Halton would use his invention to bond with others on a deep and personal level. Janet is one of those people.…
A Song Called “Patty’s Place”
A Story About Bereavement
A Story About Bereavement “I have come through this grief because of Acclaim Health” When a loved one passes away, the grief can be a difficult journey that takes the mind into uncharted territory, but there’s a chance to feel hopeful and grateful on the other side. “Looking back, it’s really an adventure,” shared…
Dorothy and Audrey – An Everlasting Bond
Carolyn and Ray’s Story – Caregiver Support
“Although everyone’s story is slightly different, they get it. They understand the feelings and understand what is happening with your loved one.” A dementia diagnosis doesn’t just impact one person. It changes the lives of many, as a family navigates what their life will be like now that a loved one is living with dementia.…
A Journey with Grief
“I couldn’t talk, I couldn’t socialize with anyone, and this program has allowed me to be where I am today”. Joanne’s daughter Jenny was diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of twenty and told she had an approximate two-year survival rate. Although very upset, Jenny made the mental decision to live her best…
Keeping My Independence
“Having that lifeline of just talking to someone that seems to understand what you’re dealing with makes a huge difference.” Remaining active is vital at any age, but not everyone has access to community-based programs that can keep them moving. For people like Bonnie, who is partially paralyzed on her right side and living…
Finding a Purpose in Retirement
“I hope that the good with that Acclaim Health does always continues. I feel teary when I think back on what I have experienced, and I am so glad that I have had this opportunity.” Dave Page first started volunteering with Acclaim Health in 2001. On the brink of retirement, Dave wanted to find something…