Acclaim Health

09/26/2025

Do you use a smartphone every day? For so many of us, It's hard to imagine life without one. We use it to manage our responsibilities, connect with family and friends, learn about community events, get up to date on what's trending, and so much more.

Modern technology opens up a world of opportunities to enhance our lives. but too many older adults in your community can't access this world because they struggle to use personal devices.

We're on a mission to change this with our Technology Accessibility Program! Volunteers from all around Halton meet with older adults one on one to show them how to use the internet, instant messaging, video calling, and more.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/34brTbA

Thank you to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for making this program possible!

09/25/2025

As part of World Alzheimer's Month, we want to strongly emphasize that caregivers don't have go through the caregiving journey alone. Several kinds of support are accessible, including our Adult Day Programs, where friendly and trained professionals engage people living with Alzheimer's Disease with fun activities, like art-making!

Click here to learn more: https://buff.ly/cBhu0zD

09/24/2025

Throwback to our Community Update, when the head of our Donor Stewardship Committee, Stewart, did an epic air guitar solo while the audience participated in a magical singalong to a classic 80s tune!

09/24/2025

Folks living in Milton, do you like to drink coffee and chat with friends? Why not turn this into a good deed!

Become a Memory Visiting Volunteer to spend some time every week with an older adult who has low to moderate memory impairment. You can enjoy a cup of coffee with them, talk about life, and provide meaningful respite to their caregiver!

Commitment: 1-2 hours a week
Free training provided!

Learn more: https://buff.ly/Z9VaP2z

09/23/2025

One more week until our new Acclaim Health Academy - Introduction to Dementia Virtual Workshop! This event is open to anyone and everyone.

If you want to learn all about dementia, including prevention, treatment, and risk factors tune in to our hourlong presentation.

Date: Tuesday, September 30
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom

Register here: https://buff.ly/zVKItGd

09/23/2025

Do you or your loved ones know how to prepare for aging at home? Do you want to know more about community resources that help older adults to live healthily and independently? Join us for an information session to learn more about Aging Well At Home🏠!

This session was developed by members and collaborators of the Burlington OHT who support older adults in our community. It will be presented by Acclaim Health, Ontario Health atHome and AbleLiving Services and will touch on topics such as planning ahead for aging and available community resources.

If you are an older adult or someone who supports an older adult in Burlington, this session is for you!

The next session takes place virtually ⭐TOMORROW⭐ from 6:30-7:30 pm. There is no cost to attend.

Sign up here ➡ https://acclaimhealth.ca/aging-well-at-home/

09/22/2025

2 more days until our Dementia Information Series! This FREE 8-week series is designed to empower people who care for loved ones with dementia. Every week, a different topic is covered.

Dates: Wednesdays, Sept 24 - Nov 12
Time: 7 - 9 pm
Location: Tansley Woods Community Centre, Community Room 3
Register here: https://buff.ly/XwjYetF

Also, feel free to share this event with anybody else you know who could benefit from it!

The 8-week series is for family members caring for loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Different topics are covered each week.

09/22/2025

2 more days until the Aging Well at Home virtual workshop!

If you live in Burlington, tune in to our free webinar to learn all about aging well at home - from the comfort of your own home!

Date: Wed, Sept 24
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Zoom

Register here: https://buff.ly/tWQS0I6

Run in collaboration with the Burlington Ontario Health Team, this event will feature presenters from Acclaim Health, BOHT, Ontario Health atHome, and Thrive Group.

09/21/2025

Did you know that over 55 million people are affected by Alzheimer's disease worldwide?

It can be an incredibly difficult condition to manage, but every day countless caregivers show tremendous strength, courage, and heart as they adapt to their situations, leverage available support systems, and create moments of joy with those they love. In our line of work, we see it with our own eyes!

September 21 is Alzheimer's Day, and we want to spread awareness of the disease and honour those who manage it. We invite you to spend some time today learning about Alzheimer's disease and what can entails. You can click here to read up on it: https://buff.ly/rA5ejje

09/19/2025

Are you caring for children under the age of 4? Do you want to give them a chance to experience the joy of music in a unique way? Sign up for our Intergenerational Jamboree series starting October 8!

Our accredited music therapist, Mason Gibson, will run FREE intergenerational music therapy jamboree sessions, where children can enjoy music, laughter, and connection with members of our Mississauga Club, who are older adults living with dementia.

Date: Wednesdays, October 8 - November 26, 2025
Time: 10:45 - 11:30 am
Location: 2695 North Sheridan Way, Mississauga

Register here: https://buff.ly/N2TQStR

Free weekly musical group led by a music therapist with children under 4, parents/guardians, and older adults.

09/17/2025

If you or somebody close to you finds it difficult to use smartphones and/or tablets, our FREE Tech Café could provide assistance!

Stop by The Hub at the Burlington Centre between 11 am and 1 pm on Sept 20 for one-on-one support from a trained volunteer.

They can help with navigating your device, using apps, texting, emailing, maintaining online safety, and much more.

No registration needed. Just bring your device!
Contact Nicole at ntruman@acclaimhealth or 905-827-8800 ext 2315 for more information

09/16/2025

8 more days until Aging Well At Home! If you live in Burlington, sign up for this free webinar to get insights from multiple organizations on how you and your loved ones can live fulfilling lives while aging at home.

Run in collaboration with the Burlington Ontario Health Team, this event will feature presenters from Acclaim Health, BOHT, Ontario Health atHome, and Thrive Group.

Date: Wednesday, September 24
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Zoom

Sign up here: https://buff.ly/dhqk629