Spectrum Leadership Spotlight – Meet Kim!
At Spectrum Health Care, Kim champions this through our "Kindle a One-Team Approach" leadership competency, bringing it to life every single day!
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Home care for seniors living with complex conditions - it really is possible
The right long term care solution can empower seniors to remain independent in their homes even while managing complex, chronic disease conditions. Evidence has shown that keeping seniors in their own homes improves their quality of life and keeps them safe from infection.
Providing senior care in Simcoe County & Muskoka
Seniors for Seniors provides specialized senior care in Simcoe County & Muskoka. Our senior companions help seniors age safely and independently at home. Our senior companions come from a variety of backgrounds and professions and are able to provide shared common experiences along with senior care services.
The flu shot is important, this is why
Now more than ever it is important to protect yourself, and others, from getting the influenza virus (flu). Some of the symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to the flu which makes it difficult to tell the difference based on just symptoms alone. Your best defence against the flu this season is to get the flu shot.
Huguette is our newest Employee of the Month
Every month Seniors for Seniors chooses an employee who exemplifies qualities of a great senior companion. We chose Huguette Malo Sinisac for our Employee of the Month because of her compassion and care.
Happy National Seniors Day!
October 1 is National Seniors Day in Canada. It is a special day where we recognize older adults and all the contributions that they have made to our country.
What the 'Golden Girls' taught us about seniors and companionship
The emotional toll is hard enough but loneliness has also been shown to adversely impact health and longevity. Seniors who have regular interactions with their family, friends, and social networks are shown to live longer and healthier lives.
Our foundation is making a difference!
Through our employees' donations to the foundation, we were able to partner with Society of Sharing, a not-for-profit organization that provides services to low-income seniors.
What the world can teach us about home care
It’s a fact that our population is aging faster than we can build facilities. But why build them at all? What if we could provide quality care in people’s homes, where many Canadians want to age? And what if we could do this at reduced costs to Canadian taxpayers?
Richard is our June Employee of the Month
Every month Seniors for Seniors selects a senior companion who is exceptional at what they do. Richard was chosen as our June Employee of the Month because of his loyalty to his clients. He treats each of them like his personal friend. They really enjoy their time with Richard.
Proper foot care 101
It is vital that we take care of our feet in order to maintain optimum health and independence. We have put together tips on how to maintain healthy feet and strategies to avoid foot complications in the future.