Nurse Next Door
3-1213 Bayview Ave M1M 2W4 Toronto, ON, Canada

The "Hugging Wall" was 82 year old Betsy Via's first chance to embrace her son, Rex, in 9 months "It was a bit crunchy, says Betsy, but it worked, and we loved it." The wall was set up in November as a way to give seniors their "holiday hugs" that have been missing since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. ... #MakingLivesBetter

The loss of physical touch during the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for many and Laura Lee Edwards, a grandmother of nine, has sprung into action to help close the gap in a safe way. Over the last 9 months, she has sewn hundreds of large teddy bears and given them away to children with leukaemia, UPS workers, seniors who are separated from their families, and more! I’m physically unable to do some things, but I can still use a sewing machine," Edwards said.... #MakingLivesBetter

Happy Monday, y'all! We're dedicated to #MakingLivesBetter (Psst, read our philosophy here: https://www.nursenextdoor.com/happier-aging/)... How do you lift others? #MondayMantra

"Will you be my Pen Pal?" The residents at Symphony Senior Living Orleans are asking for one thing this holiday season: a letter "We didn’t think it would take off like it has so it has been absolutely amazing to see letters coming in from all over the word," says Jodi Davidson, CEO of Symphony Orleans.... The holidays look a little different this year, but this is a sure-fire way of #MakingLivesBetter will you be a Christmas Pen Pal? #FeelGoodFriday

What a great love story to start off the week. #reunited https://fb.watch/1OlzpgVVyL/

#CaregiverSpotlight Everyone, meet Lynne, a caregiver of over 35 years whose smile brightens the day of everyone she interacts with (yep she’s smiling under that mask!) Lynne was nominated by the Nurse Next Door Home Care Services Team in Ottawa. We would like to congratulate her on everything she has accomplished in her career as she retires next month.... Read her story here https://bit.ly/2LgFvjP #MakingLivesBetter

It is #SundayFunday - let's see those #selfies of what you are up to today! Share in the comments section below.

Happy Friday! Let's spread the love. #Tagsomeoneyoulove and give them a shout-out #HappierAging #FeelgoodFriday #Homecare

Today is Remembrance Day in Canada, and Veterans Day in the US. We honor the many individuals who have served their country, and who are actively serving their country. Thank you for your sacrifice and service. #lestweforget2020

Cathy Thorpe, Nurse Next Door's President & CEO, recently had the opportunity to participate in an interview for "The Growth Effect" podcast sponsored by HSBC and hosted by Globe and Mail. Cathy went from being a customer to CEO of Nurse Next Door, and has taken on a new level of gravity amid COVID-19. "Going from customer to CEO" is available via Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gb7b7nN... Thank you Sarah Stockdale for your craft in interview design and facilitating a great conversation.

We're excited to announce the launch of Nurse Next Door Manteca, Tracy & Brentwood, California! Franchise Partner Sharan Karrha partnered with her sister Kiran Samran, who runs the successful Nurse Next Door franchise in Elk Grove and Lodi, to expand and bring Happier Aging to seniors in the neighbouring communities. Congratulations on your launch, Sharan and Kiran!