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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, December 8, 2011 · 24 Homecare workers going above and beyond Care Access Centre (CCAC). The local chapter held its second annual Heroes in the Home Caregiver The satisfaction 28 Oakville `heroes' get from helping Recognition Awards in Oakville last others is all the recognition they need, says Caroline week. It recognized 28 Oakville caregivBrereton, , CEO of the Mississauga g Halton Community y ers who went above and beyond in providing homecare to help people stay healthy and live at home. "It's important for us because we're recognizing great care in the community, but it's really more important for the people who are receiving awards. Fertility Prob blems? When people are providing care in the home -- whether it's paid or volunteer Pregnancy Discomfort? f or a family member or friend -- it's Did you know? almost invisible to everybody else," said · IVF patients who had acupuncture had a 42% pregnanc e cy rate. Brereton. 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"Our staff helps people by showing them what the process is and connects them to the nomination process, but anybody can nominate somebody to be a hero in the home." Mississauga Halton CCAC co-ordinates in-home and community support services, information and referrals, as well as long-term care placement. "We connect people with care in the community and make sure they can access the services that are necessary... nursing care, personal support workers, and physiotherapy rehab," said Brereton. "We also provide care to help people continue their treatment after they leave the hospital." By Nathan Howes OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF James Hoggett / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER UNSUNG HEROES: Numerous Oakville residents (above) received Heroes in the Home Caregiver Recognition Awards at a recent event for the Missisauga Halton Community Care Access Centre. It was held at the Harbour Lighthouse Banquet and Conference Centre in Oakville. See story for a list of the winners who consented to having their names published. The Canadian Caregiver Coalition estimates caregivers provide more than 80 per cent of support needed by individuals with long-term conditions and contribute to more than $5 billion in unpaid labour every year, Brereton said. Last year, Mississauga Halton CCAC achieved the highest rate of alternative level of care in Ontario at 5.4 per cent, according to a press release, which frees up hospital beds for those who need them most. "There's amazing care that takes place every day in the homes in Oakville, Milton and Mississauga -- about 15,000 heroes everyday are providing care at home and I think that's amazing. That's why we're recognizing our heroes in the home program," added Brereton. 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