Nurse Next Door

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

#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

Sound the alarm Margaret Keenan (aka Maggie) has become the first person in the world to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine following its clinical approval in the UK. Keenan, who turns 91 next week, said the injection she received was the "best early birthday present." ... #MakingLivesBetter

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

Over here poppin' champagne (not balloons!) with our newest Franchise Partners, Matt and Mel Woosnam. Hailing from Queensland, Australia, Matt and Mel are excited to start their journey with Nurse Next Door and we can't wait to see how they bring #HappierAging to their community #NewFranchisePartner... Learn more: https://www.nursenextdoorfranchise.com/

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/

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/

#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

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!

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/

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?

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/

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/

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-/