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Greater Kingston and Napanee

#VONCares

Across Ontario and Nova Scotia, VON employees are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response. To them, we are so grateful and we're showing our appreciation through our online campaign #VONCares. Visit the #VONCares campaign page for more details.

Donate Joy

Joy is on a mission. This centenarian has pledged to walk 102 times before her 102nd birthday in October to raise money for VON Canada in Nova Scotia. All funds raised will support VON's work in our communities, including meal delivery and transportation programs for seniors and persons with disabilities. To learn more about Joy's efforts or to donate, visit www.von.ca/donate-joy

VON's COVID-19 Response

VON is committed to the health and safety of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are working with and heeding evolving recommendations from provincial government authorities and all levels of public health agencies. Rest assured, the actions VON is taking has everyone's health in mind. For more information about COVID-19, please visit the Public Health Agency of Canada website.

Stay informed about what we’re doing and how this may affect our programming on our COVID-19 Webpage.

VON Greater Kingston	VON Greater Napanee
Unit #1, 745 Progress Avenue	12 Richmond Park Drive
Kingston, ON K7M 6S4	Napanee, ON K7R 2Z5
T: 613-634-0130	T: 1-833-355-6668

HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE

During these challenging times, VON’s priority has and continues to be helping people remain healthy and safe at home. Donating to VON ensures vital services are delivered safely, when and where they are needed most.

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News

1 hour 19 min ago

Joy Saunders Awarded the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers

Feb 17, 2021

eHomecare at VON: Hospice at Home

Modern healthcare delivery requires modern ideas. Infusing innovation in our work was the goal behind VON’s eHomecare approach when it was launched as a pilot program more than a decade ago. It has since evolved into a mature program in the southwestern and central regions of Ontario.

Jan 14, 2021

Colchester East Hants Supports Rural Communities During the Pandemic

Dec 18, 2020

2020 Year of the Nurse: Meet VON’s Nursing staff

Dec 16, 2020

CEO Christmas Greetings

Dear friends and VON Community,

Events

Virtual Caregiver Education Series: Session 4 - Navigating Community Resources

Feb 25 2021

Learn how to become mindful and self-compassionate in your caregiving journey! This free 4-part series helps you manage stressful caregiving situations; build your resilience and navigate community resources.

Mindful Mondays (Chair Yoga and Guided Meditation for Caregivers)

Feb 22 2021

Come join us for a free one-hour chair yoga and guided meditation class to help get your week started off right! Learn basic chair yoga routines and finish off the class with a relaxing meditation.

Caregiver 101: Developing Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

Feb 19 2021

Whether you need a refresher or are just starting your caregiving journey, these free one-hour monthly seminars teach you the basics of caregiving so you can feel confident in your role! This program is hosted through Zoom. Registration is required.

Virtual Caregiver Education Series: Session 3 - Managing Common Caregiving Emotions

Feb 18 2021

Wellness Wednesdays with VON: Coping with Difficult Emotions

Feb 17 2021

Feeling connected and supported during this time is something we all need! Meet other caregivers going through similar experiences, share your thoughts in a safe space, and learn how to relax and decompress in this one hour bi-weekly group!

Accreditation

Accreditation Canada is an independent, not-for-profit organization that consults with experts to develop health care standards based on best practices. They accredit a wide range of health care and social services providers, including hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, clinics, and community health programs. Accreditation Canada has been helping providers improve health care quality and safety for more than 55 years.