Community Care Durham is excited to celebrate Community Support Month this October with an Open House on October 23, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. at our Pickering-Ajax Hub located at 1420 Bayly Street, Unit 6, Pickering. The event will showcase CCD’s wide range of essential services that support the well-being of individuals across Durham Region.
Guests attending the Open House will have the opportunity to sample delicious offerings from our Meals on Wheels program, including new Halal menu items. In addition, displays will highlight a variety of services CCD provides, such as:
- COPE Mental Health,
- ALS and Respite Care,
- Exercise and Falls Prevention,
- Adult Day Program,
- Foot Care,
- Community Food Box,
- Transportation services, and much more!
Community Care Durham plays a vital role in helping clients live independently in their own homes for as long as possible, reducing the burden on family caregivers and the healthcare system. With Ontario’s aging population, the demand for community support services is growing rapidly. Last year alone, Community Care
Durham provided care to 9,732 registered clients, helping them stay connected and supported within their communities.
“The Importance of social connection cannot be understated,” said James Meloche, CEO of Community Care Durham. “It improves your mental and physical health, increases your happiness, and gives you a sense of value.”
In a recent survey of clients and caregivers, 60 percent reported experiencing loneliness in the past year, a figure that rose to 83 percent among participants in our mental wellness programs. This highlights the significance of social connections in maintaining health.
“Social isolation can take a heavy toll on a person’s well-being,” said Meloche. “That’s why making and maintaining meaningful connections is at the heart of what we do.”
CCD’s impact last year included:
- 83,042 hours of Adult Day Programming across 13,844 attendance days,
- More than 15,042 attendees for COPE Mental Health sessions,
- Delivery of 108,263 meals through Meals on Wheels and Community Food Box programs,
- A combined 59,461 hours of care through Assisted Living and Supportive Housing services.
- Celebrating Staff and Volunteers During Community Support Month
Throughout October, CCD will be recognizing the incredible efforts of its Personal Support Workers, Nurses, Staff, and Volunteers, who provide essential services and foster vital social connections. We are proud to acknowledge their contributions on the following special days and weeks:
October 7-11: Meals on Wheels Week
October 9: Congregate Dining Day
October 11: Supportive Housing/Assisted Living Day
October 14-18: Community Care Worker Week
October 15: Friendly Visiting/Telephone Reassurance Day
October 16: Respite Services Day
October 17: Exercise and Falls Prevention Day
October 21-25: Adult Day Program Week
October 28: Transportation Services Day
October 29: Attendant Services Day
Join Us on October 23!
We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the work CCD does to support our community. The Open House is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about how our programs and services help residents of Durham Region live healthy, independent lives.
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Media Contact:
Ian McMillan, Communications Specialist
Community Care Durham
Phone: 905-430-1863
Email: imcmillan@communitycaredurham.on.ca