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The Videos

The Stories

Hear the stories of the parents, spouses, volunteers, friends, and workers who are a part of this network and how their unique experiences were supported.

Karen Anne's Story

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Karen Anne's Story

This is Karen-Anne. Karen-Anne is a director at a local non-profit agency. Join her as she shares her story about the importance of community services, and how services strengthen the social fabric of our community.

Gerald's Story

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Gerald's Story

This is Gerald. Gerald volunteers with Meals on Wheels in memory of his father. Learn more about why he believes Meals on Wheels is so much more than simply a meal.

Barbara's story

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Barbara's story

Meet Barbara. Barbara's is a caregiver supporting a loved one with dementia. Learn about her story of support and care.

Working Together to Support our Clients - My Story of Community Support

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Working Together to Support our Clients - My Story of Community Support

Monica's Story

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Monica's Story

This is Monica. She’s a staff member with a local Adult Day Program. Monica believes in the importance of being able to enjoy any given moment in time. Learn more about how Monica’s beliefs help support people and families living with dementia in her community.

Anne's Story of Community Support

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Anne's Story of Community Support

Meet Anne and Phillip. Anne is a caregiver, companion, and spouse to her husband Phillip. Learn more about Anne's story of community support, and the assistance they receive in their rural community. Thanks to community support services, the two of them are able to stay active in their community, connect with others, and remain in their home, together.

Joan's Story

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Joan's Story

This is Joan. Joan has lived in her home for 61 years. Learn how community supports are empowering Joan and her family to remain at home and be healthy.

Rob's Story

Rob's Story

This is Rob. Thanks to community support, Rob lives a full and independent life with his family in the community. Learn more about Rob and his story of community support.

Norman and Derek's Story of Community Support

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Norman and Derek's Story of Community Support

Norman and Derek have formed a friendship through the local Friendly Visitor program. Norman volunteers and gives his time to be with Derek.

Jane's Story

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Jane's Story

Meet Jane. Jane is independent and the program she attends provides her the chance to meet people. It's a crucial part of her week that gives her family peace of mind. Learn more how community programs are making a difference in your neighbourhood.

L’histoire de Marie

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L’histoire de Marie

Voici Marie. Depuis plus de 20 ans, Marie travaille dans le cadre des programmes locaux de jour pour adultes qui aident les personnes et les familles atteintes de démence à mieux vivre dans notre communauté. Apprenez-en davantage sur Marie et son histoire.

L’histoire de Guy

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L’histoire de Guy

Voici Guy. Grâce aux services de soutien communautaire, Guy est en mesure de demeurer actif dans sa communauté et de vivre une vie indépendante avec sa famille. Apprenez-en davantage sur Guy et son histoire de soutien communautaire.

L’histoire de Nicole

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L’histoire de Nicole

Voici Nicole. Nicole et son mari participent à des programmes qui font une différence dans leur vie grâce au soutien communautaire. Apprenez-en davantage sur la façon dont l'accès aux programmes de traitement de la démence l'a aidée en tant que soignante.

L'histoire de Jacqueline

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L'histoire de Jacqueline

Je vous présente Jacqueline. Grâce aux services communautaires locaux, Jacqueline est en mesure de vivre sainement et de demeurer dans sa propre maison..

L’histoire de Edgar

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L’histoire de Edgar

Voici Edgar. Edgar aime être indépendant et vivre à la maison. Mais il se demande aussi où il en serait sans les programmes et les services communautaires.

Paul's Story

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Paul's Story

Paul has been volunteering with a local transportation program for over 6 years. Learn why Paul donates his time and how he supports people to live better in the community.

Rachel's Story

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Rachel's Story

This is Rachel. Thanks to volunteers like Rachel, seniors and older adults with disabilities are able to access nutrition, remain independent in their home, and socialize while shopping together. Learn more about the many benefits clients have programs like The Grocery Bus.

Jen's Story

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Jen's Story

This is Jen. Jen is a program staff at a local non-profit agency in Glengarry. Join her as she shares her story about the importance of her programs and the difference she is making in the lives of seniors in the community.

Building a Sense of Community - My story of community support

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Building a Sense of Community - My story of community support

Community services support seniors to stay at home and can reduce social isolation that they often experience.

Martin's Story

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Martin's Story

This is Martin. Martin works at a local non-profit agency in Ottawa. Join him as he shares his story about the importance for communities to have access to dementia programs, and how programs assist caregivers with taking care of their loved ones.

Tim's Story

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Tim's Story

After Tim's accident, he found support he needed to stay in his home and remain independent. He's grateful the services are available in his neighbourhood.

Laurent's Story

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Laurent's Story

Laurent was 18 when he had an accident that changed his life. His options for care were limited and he was facing going into long-term care until a space A move to another location became “a watershed moment” in his life, he describes it as transformative. This is Laurent story of support through CSS and the personal “peace” it gave him.

Madelyn's Story

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Madelyn's Story

This is Madelyn. She is a wife, mother and professional. Attendant services are an important part of her life and support her to be independent, healthy and an active community member. Learn more about Madelyn’s story of community support.

Edith's Story

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Edith's Story

This is Edith. Edith is able to enjoy life, and share life’s pleasures with her friends with the help of programs in her neighbourhood. Learn more about Edith and her story of community support.

Supporting Health and Independence - My Story of Community Support

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Supporting Health and Independence - My Story of Community Support

Our Partners

Our Partners

Connected carers and ready resources within the Champlain region work in tangent with hospital medical planning to make staying at home a possibility regardless of age, health conditions, or physical challenges.