Walking is one of the most simple and effective ways for older adults to stay active and improve their overall health and well-being. Incorporating walking into a daily routine can help with weight maintenance, cardiovascular health, mental wellness, balance and muscle and bone strength. However, for Canadians, the winter months...

The VHA Leadership Award is an annual recognition program to further build and strengthen VHA’s culture of leadership excellence by recognizing individuals at all levels who demonstrate impactful leadership. Amber Lucas, Care Team Clinical Lead, is a Leadership Award recipient in the Empowered Every Day category. Awardees in this category raise the...

The VHA Leadership Award is an annual recognition program to further build and strengthen VHA’s culture of leadership excellence by recognizing individuals at all levels who demonstrate impactful leadership. Fe Morante, Personal Support Worker Care Team Coach, is a Leadership Award recipient in the Building Bonds that Matter category. Awardees in this...

When people receive healthcare, they want effective care that they can trust to keep them safe and meet their needs. Sometimes, despite best intentions, because the healthcare system depends on human expertise, interaction and knowledge, errors and situations can occur that lead to unintentional harm. Research shows that one in...

The VHA Leadership Awards are an annual recognition program to further build and strengthen VHA’s culture of leadership excellence by recognizing individuals at all levels who demonstrate impactful leadership. Desmond Kiu, Director of Integrated and Enterprise Health Solutions, is a Leadership Award recipient in the Leading with Purpose category. Awardees in this category...

Adults over the age of 65 are at a higher risk of fire-related injuries or death. Mobility, hearing, vision and cognitive changes that may occur with age can increase the risk of a fire starting in the home and make it difficult for an older adult to escape safely. Being...

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is aware that there have been some challenges with the supply and delivery of medical equipment and supplies to clients receiving home care in Ontario.   VHA is working closely with Ontario Health atHome to make sure our clients and our staff and service providers have...

This article was originally published by Toronto Star as sponsored content on Oct. 7, 2024. For one woman grieving two miscarriages, VHA Home HealthCare’s Helping Hands: Home Support for Families program is helping her find hope for the future. Erzsebet is a 34-year-old mother with four children, ages 14, eight,...

For many, working in health care is a calling. In home care, workers know that their work helps people stay in their homes and live as well as possible for as long as possible. Homecare workers often form strong and meaningful bonds with the clients and families they care for,...

For individuals living with memory loss from dementia, a brain injury or stroke, the ability to complete activities of daily living can be impacted. ...

Eating out is a great opportunity to connect with friends and family, take a break from cooking, try new foods and experience different cultures. It is perfectly fine to treat yourself and enjoy the moment, but if you’re eating out regularly and not consciously thinking about your choices, this can...

VHA is made up of caring and committed people who truly want to help and love what they do. In every role, VHA team members lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and are passionate about providing high quality care, with great heart, to the communities we serve. VHA’s annual Client...

There are more than eight million ‘unpaid’ or family caregivers across Canada who provide care to family members or friends with long-term health concerns....

Integrated Neighbourhood Home Care Program aims to improve home care services for eligible adults in Taylor-Massey and Thorncliffe Park September 12, 2024 (Toronto, ON) – Ontario Health has named Closing the Gap Healthcare and VHA Home HealthCare as the service provider organizations that will provide home care services for eligible...

In collaboration with the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, this prestigious 2-year fellowship is tailored for early and mid-career health system leaders who are passionate about transforming healthcare through the lens of AI. Our Fellows are not just learners—they are trailblazers equipped to tackle the evolving opportunities and challenges...

Aging is an inevitable part of life, but for many people the idea of getting older can create a lot of negativity, resistance and anxiety....

“I have never met such wonderful people in my whole life.” Pamela Contini is a patient at the North Clinic in the Toronto Central area, a small nursing clinic run by Ontario Health atHome (formerly Home and Community Care Support Services) with nursing services provided by VHA Home HealthCare (VHA)....

This article was originally published by Toronto Star as sponsored content on Aug. 19, 2024. VHA Home HealthCare addresses link between clutter and mental health. Earlier this year, Penny Moore began a process to take back control of her life — one tote box at a time. A cancer survivor...

Learning that your child has cancer is an incredibly scary and difficult time for a parent or caregiver and the entire family. While you may want to protect your child from knowing they have a serious illness and the treatments ahead, experts agree that this typically isn’t the best approach....

Research from the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability revealed that nearly 8 million, or 27% of Canadians above the age of 15, are living with one or more disabilities. Surprisingly, studies also show that 80% of disabilities or conditions can be considered ‘invisible’. This means that they affect a person’s...

Lethal overdoses can be caused by all types of prescription and illegal opioids, including oxycodone, codeine, morphine, fentanyl and heroin. In Canada, opioid use has reached a crisis level. Since 2016, there have been over 44,000 opioid-related deaths and 174,000 emergency room visits. An opioid overdose is always a medical...

Self-care involves everything you do to take care of your physical, mental and emotional health. This can be getting enough sleep and trips to the spa, but it can also be setting boundaries, focusing on your priorities and finding more time for the things that bring you joy. What can...

For children and families living with complex neurodevelopmental conditions along with mental health, intellectual or physical disabilities, frequent emergency room visits, repeated acute care admissions and restricted participation in school and family life, are just some of the challenges they often face. Limited access to care and delays in receiving...

Champlain Rehab Solutions celebrated its 20th anniversary in June 2024, marking two decades of dedicated service to the Ottawa community. VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) operates as Champlain Rehab Solutions (CRS) in the Greater Ottawa area, and the CRS team providing much-needed rehabilitation services to individuals across this region. Established in...