Nurse Next Door

Another day of giving here in CK! With Handybros Climatecare we filled up FOUR CARTS of essential items to donate to an organization here in #chatham Thank you Mitch for repping some pink for our partnership!! Put your guess of where we took them in the comments below!

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

You need to check out New Beginnings if you don’t already know of them! An incredible team of people offering wonderful community and services to people here in CK.

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

Random Act of Kindness Headed out to Wallaceburg and had to bring some treats with us along the way! If you don’t know about the @wallaceburgadultactivitycentre already go check them out!

THIS SATURDAY A MIRACLE WILL HAPPEN IN CK! Comment below with what you’ll be putting outside your front door Nov 21st at noon!! Clothes? ... Toys? Non perishable foods? Every little thing helps!

Our Caregivers are at the heart of what we do. Are you a kind, caring individual who wants to make a difference in the life of a senior? We are hiring and would love to hear from you! Check out our video below to learn more about us and how you can make lives better. ... For more information on Caregiving as a career, visit our website and check out the careers section. Video: https://youtu.be/pgnsH_h8TWY

Has anyone seen the This or That trend going on?! We made one about our home care preferences (& had a few giggles along the way)! Call us now if any of this sounds like something your loved one needs! 519-900-6029

It's getting spooktacular at the Nurse Next Door Dallas North office. Thanks to Robert, Heather and their team for sharing their Halloween costumes; all the while making lives better in their community. #Halloween #homecare #happieraging

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

Our CEO and President, Cathy Thorpe, has been recognized in this year's Business Woman 100 Influential Women in Franchising feature. The list features an inspiring list of women who have innovated, inspired and disrupted the franchise industry over the last year. Cathy was chosen for her "exceptional leadership within the services and care franchising space." Congratulations, Cathy!

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

Are you considering home care for your aging loved one? Check out some tips on how you can help keep them at home via our blog below. https://www.nursenextdoor.com//how-can-i-help-my-senior-p/

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

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day - start it off with a tasty, nutritious smoothie treat! They also make great snacks. Check out our curated recipes list for some ideas. #breakfastofchampions #smoothie

Curious about what technology trends are benefiting seniors? Check out a few major technological strides made that are transforming the landscape of senior healthcare for the better. https://www.nursenextdoor.com//trends-to-watch-top-4-tech/

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That feeling when you spend your days Making Lives Better! Today we are feeling grateful for the incredible families who trust us to take care of their loved ones. Our owner Tina was so happy we had to stop by some beautiful fall colours to jump for joy! We are honoured to be part of your lives!

CAREGIVER SPOTLIGHT: Pamela Meet Pamela from Nurse Next Door Halifax! Pamela has been #makinglivesbetter with Nurse Next Door since 2017, and is the first to be featured in our #caregiverspotlight series where we will be sharing the stories of our incredible Caregivers. Click through to read more about how Pamela makes a difference every day. Thank you for everything you do, Pamela!... https://www.nursenextdoor.com//caregiver-spotlight-nurse-/

Today is World Osteoporosis Day. Osteoporosis is a growing global problem that affects one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 worldwide. As people age, it's important to look after bone health. We've created a list of tips to help reduce the risk of Osteoporosis - read more about it here: https://www.nursenextdoor.com/blog/seniors-and-osteoporosis/

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Canadian Family and Friends. While celebrating with the ones we love may look a little bit different this year, we are certaintly grateful for our bold pink community. How are you celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving this year during COVID-19?

Check this out now!!! #TheGiftCK

There is nothing average about this outdoor flu shot set-up. #boldpink Way to go Nurse Next Door Boise!

Q: What do you get when you combine #FlashbackFriday and #FeelGoodFriday? A: Caregiver Karaoke!! We hope this clip from back in 2016 helps to get you in that weekend mood.

Sundown syndrome also called sundowners or sundowning is a set of neuropsychiatric symptoms occurring in up to 66% of older adults with mid-to-late stage Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. It isn't a disease, but a group of symptoms that can occur at a specific time of the day. To learn more about Sundowners, check out our blog on this topic. https://www.nursenextdoor.com//how-to-ease-sundowners-syn/

We see some Nurse Next Door faces!! Tune in to Yourtv Chatham at 10:30 today!

#Throwback to this fun collaboration video with Pets for the Elderly Foundation on the benefits for seniors owning a pet. Let's see photos of your buddy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SSb4-G_SGg

Congratulations to the Nurse Next Door Delta team for being a finalist in their local Delta Chamber of Commerce Hats Off to Excellence Awards. Honourees are chosen based on criteria including professional accomplishments, influence and business community involvement. They are a finalist in the excellence in Resilience & Adaptation Large Business Category. Congratulations and good luck! Your Bold Pink community is cheering for you! https://www.northdeltareporter.com//finalists-announced-f/

That "aging at home" feeling! Do you want your mom, dad, or other loved one to be able to stay home? Call us now for a FREE home care consultation at 519-900-3270!

A 97-year-old Alberta veteran got quite the birthday surprise over the weekend - his very own parade! We loved reading this good news story via Global News. https://globalnews.ca//7376236/alberta-veteran-birthday-/

Meet Baddiewinkle; a disruptor of aging who is living her best rebellious life. This is #happieraging https://www.npr.org//instagrandma-baddiewinkle-says-shes-a

Rock on, it’s Friday! What are your weekend plans?

#Throwback to when Matthew McConaughey hosted a seniors bingo night (virtually of course)! Who would be your celebrity bingo host? Comment below http://ow.ly/e05o50BDzqC