by Lesley Forrester | Jul 27, 2020 | Home Care, Safety, Seniors
As we enter another phase of the pandemic, different challenges in home care present themselves. Last week one of our clients had a visitor – an old friend. This gentleman visitor is in his ’80’s and he is a very nice man. We know him well –...
by Lesley Forrester | May 27, 2020 | Safety
In mid-April, during the COVID-19 crisis, members of the Canadian Military were sent to several long term care facilities in Ontario and Quebec to provide assistance to the dwindling staffs. Yesterday morning, the Canadian Military submitted a report to the Prime...
by Lesley Forrester | Jul 18, 2018 | Safety
For the last several years Montrealers have endured periods of high heat and humidity in the summer months. These heat waves, with temperatures in the high ’30’s, which can last a few days or even weeks, are very hard on seniors and other vulnerable...
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 | 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...
