Kamloops Daily News

June 4, 2007

Nurse Next Door: preserving your independence

Homecare preserves the dignity and respect that seniors value most

Accepting a little help with our daily activities can be overwhelming.

Seniors value independence, dignity and respect, and sometimes feel like what they value may be slipping away with the years.

Care options can include assisted-living or even long-term care facilities, but for many seniors these options may take away what they value most.

A third option many seniors are taking advantage of are the services of homecare providers such as Nurse Next Door.

"What many people don't realize is that services traditionally found in long-term care facilities can actually be provided right at home," says Gord Simpson, Nurse Next Door's Kamloops franchise owner.

With homecare, seniors are able to receive the care and attention they need, while still remaining in their own homes where many of them have lived for years.

Services range from companionship to round-the-clock nursing care and seniors are able to receive assistance with housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care and much more.

Homecare allows seniors to live happy and healthy lives while still remaining as independent as possible.

As seniors are able to remain in their own homes while still receiving the care they need, homecare preserves the independence, dignity and respect that seniors value most.

"With our homecare services, we are able to ensure Kamloops seniors receive the care they need but still lead independent and fulfilling lives," says Gord.

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