by Lesley Forrester | Nov 5, 2017 | Safety
One of our clients has a dear little house where she lives alone. As part of our home care duties she asked for our assistance in helping her prepare for winter. Here are a few of the things we helped with: Make sure the house is going to be cozy and warm. This means...
by Lesley Forrester | Aug 26, 2017 | Home Care
Worn Doorstep team member Shanti recently returned from a trip to her homeland of Sri Lanka. She shared her experiences and described home care in Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka, senior members of the family go to live with their children in the last years of their lives....
by Lesley Forrester | Jul 26, 2017 | Seniors
Shanthi and Dorothy with a dear client – 97 years young! – Living Assistance Montreal, The Worn Doorstep
by Lesley Forrester | Jul 20, 2017 | Health
In her book, “Call the Midwife” (Merton Books, 2002), Jennifer Worth, who was a nurse midwife in the East End of London, England in the 1950’s, introduces us to an unforgettable woman called Mrs. Jenkins. Mrs. Jenkins was extremely deprived and had...
by Lesley Forrester | Jun 25, 2017 | Safety, Seniors
We live and provide home care services in Montreal, Quebec, which is right in the middle of the deep snow zone. Winters can be very tough in Montreal. Our clients have difficulty and safety issues with the snow and ice, and they are less likely to go outside and have...
