For local seniors like Alma, the Seniors’ Centre Without Walls has been their connection to the outside world during the pandemic.
Category: Vulnerable Seniors
In partnership with organizations like the Champlain Community Support Network, we’re supporting our region’s caregivers and volunteers through the pandemic and beyond.
Even before the pandemic, unpaid, informal caregivers were overworked and distressed. This week’s COVID-19 Community Response Table discussed a way forward for these integral members of our health care system.
The Eastern Ontario Caregiver Strategy will enable us to achieve more positive outcomes for our region’s overworked and distressed informal caregivers and their families.
Coping with the heat has changed in the age of COVID-19, gone are the days of easy community pool access or constant time on the beach. With nowhere to turn for a cool off when the fans just aren’t cutting it—how are vulnerable communities coping with this summer's heat?
United Way knows that people who struggle with energy affordability are likely dealing with other strains in their life like buying groceries or paying rent.
We are working with partners to reach our region’s most vulnerable seniors with wellness checks, basic needs, social programming and more.
Many seniors in the rural areas south of Ottawa felt left behind in the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to United Way and ROSSS, seniors are receiving meals. Hear voicemails of thanks from John and Linda.
