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As Canada’s population ages, supporting older adults to live safely and independently at home has become a growing public health priority. Nearly one in four Canadians aged 65–79—and more than half of those aged 80 and older—report using home adaptations to support daily living, making them the most commonly used community-based support among older adults. At the same time, falls remain the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations for Canadian seniors, with an estimated 20–30% of older adults experiencing a fall each year—most often in their own homes.
Together, these trends underscore the increasing importance of clinically informed home modifications—not only to reduce injury risk, but to support ageing in place, enhance safety and confidence, and help Canadians remain in their homes longer.
In this episode of ComForConnections Canada, we explore how clinically informed home modifications play a critical role in reducing fall risk and supporting safe, independent living for older Canadians. We discuss how evidence-based assessment of physical, functional, and environmental risk factors can guide meaningful, person-centred home adaptations that promote mobility, safety, and long-term independence.
The conversation also highlights how ComForCare programs and trusted partner initiatives help older adults and their families implement clinically grounded solutions that reduce injury risk, strengthen confidence at home, and improve overall quality of life.
Tune in for insights from Jocelyn Onde, Occupational Therapist, Vice President of Clinical Operations at LifewiseCHM, and Linda Meek, Business Development & Relations Manager at ComForCare Home Care – Ottawa-Champlain.
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About Our Guests:
Jocelyn Onde, OT, Vice President of Clinical Operations at LifewiseCHM
Jocelyn is an Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience across rehabilitation hospitals, acute care, geriatric care, and senior living environments. She serves as Vice President of Clinical Operations at Lifewise CHM and is launching a consulting occupational therapy business focused on ageing in place and clinically driven home solutions.
For the past five years, Jocelyn has specialized in in-home modifications, providing evidence-based, individualized solutions designed to meet clients’ needs not just today, but for the long term. Her work bridges clinical expertise with real-world home design to promote safety, independence, and quality of life.
She earned her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Barry University in Miami, Florida, and spent ten years working within a Continuum of Care Retirement Community, delivering home health, outpatient therapy, rehabilitation, and memory care services. That experience shaped her belief that the right support, at the right time, can make all the difference in helping people stay in their homes safely.
Driven by a lifelong passion for helping others, Jocelyn focuses on identifying strengths, empowering individuals to succeed, and creating practical solutions that allow people to remain safely and confidently in their homes.
Linda Meek, Business Development & Relations Manager, ComForCare Home Care of Ottawa-Champlain
Linda is the Business Development and Relations Manager for ComForCare Home Care – Ottawa-Champlain. She is dedicated to helping families ensure their loved ones are provided with the care and services they deserve in whatever setting they call home.
Supporting and educating our seniors to navigate our Healthcare system is a strong focus point for Linda. She grew up in a small village in Scotland, where her grandmother taught her the importance of caring for others at a very young age, especially seniors living alone.
After studying Gerontology, Linda worked in Senior-centric organisations for over 20 years. She has met and befriended many Seniors and their Families in her 17-year journey as Executive Director in various retirement homes in the Ottawa area. Linda has served as a Board Member and Educator for the Ontario Retirement Communities Association, Board Member for the Council on ageing, and various committees. Linda currently serves on the Algonquin College advisory committee.
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