When you make a gift as a grateful client or family member, you have the opportunity to express your gratitude and share messages of thanks to staff who made a difference to you. Your gift will make a difference to care today – and into the future for others!
Carewest programs and services cover a range of care including long-term care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and community programs. They strive to meet the needs of the community through quality care while effectively and efficiently responding to an ever-changing healthcare system.
At Carewest, they support all clients in maintaining their quality of life as they transition through their healthcare journey. As the public provider of continuing care specialized services in Calgary they focus on:
61 Years In Operation
14 Locations
3,277 Staff and Physicians
1,016 Long-term care residents
285 Transitioning rehab and recovery patients from acute care
40 Supportive living residents (level 4)
45 Alternative level of care residents that require care and support while they await an appropriate living
8 Community beds for respite care
180 Active clients in the Comprehensive Community Care (C3) program*
49 Clients under 65 who participate in Young Adult Day (YADS) program, who may suffer from chronic illness or physical disabilities
697 People in training in the Supportive Pathways Program, providing knowledge and skills to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia
400+ Veterans and RCMP members supported by the Operational Stress Injury (OSI) clinic
COVID-19 restrictions left many in long-term care facilities facing an isolating reality of limited social interactions and reduced quality of life programs. Your donations help keep residents socially and cognitively engaged.
"[VR technology] has provided an opportunity for our residents to explore virtual worlds and engage with technology on a level that they previously thought impossible."
KRISTINA MCGOWAN, RECREATIONAL THERAPIST, CAREWEST
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When it comes to making a difference in the health of Albertans, every little bit has the potential to make a big impact – and it’s never been easier.
