Client Stories

Friends Are The Family You Choose

Friends Are The Family You Choose Hi there, my name is Nicole.  I used to be an elementary school teacher, but after I started volunteering at Acclaim Health, I was…

A Story About Bereavement

  A Story About Bereavement “I have come through this grief because of Acclaim Health” When a loved one passes away, the grief can be a difficult journey that takes…

Dorothy and Audrey – An Everlasting Bond

Dorothy and Audrey – An Everlasting Bond “Audrey is my lifeline” Dorothy didn’t know that a normal trip to the bank one day would change her life for the better…

Carolyn and Ray’s Story – Caregiver Support

“Although everyone’s story is slightly different, they get it. They understand the feelings and understand what is happening with your loved one.” A dementia diagnosis doesn’t just impact one person.…

A Journey with Grief

“I couldn’t talk, I couldn’t socialize with anyone, and this program has allowed me to be where I am today”. Joanne’s daughter Jenny was diagnosed with a brain tumour at…

Keeping My Independence

Bonnie smiling

“Having that lifeline of just talking to someone that seems to understand what you’re dealing with makes a huge difference.“ Remaining active is vital at any age, but not everyone…

Finding the Light in the Darkest of Days

Screenshot of Kevin and Muriel

Finding the light in the darkest of days. “Finding a rhythm of life that we can both harmonize with. We lose that when we get devastating news – it’s all…

Wrapped in a Warm Quilt

Anne and Peter sitting outside

“Acclaim Health feels like a warm quilt wrapped around our family.”   Please donate to support more families like Peter and Anne   Peter is a jovial man with bright…