Right At Home- Haldimand/ Brantford

11/24/2025

🔸This is the last week for Fall Prevention Month (we believe every month is prevention month)!

🔸Falls are one of the leading causes of injury for older adults—but many of them are preventable!

🔸Here are a few easy ways to help keep your home safe and comfortable for yourself or your loved ones:

✅ Install handrails on stairways and grab bars in bathrooms
✅ Use non‑slip mats and brighter light bulbs to improve traction and visibility
✅ Repair loose steps or flooring and keep walkways free of clutter
✅ Make frequently used items easy to reach, and encourage regular gentle exercise
✅ Review medications with a doctor and schedule vision and hearing checks
✅ Wear well‑fitting shoes, and choose slip‑resistant soles for indoor use

🔸Taking these simple steps can make a big difference. Share this with anyone who could use a reminder and let’s help prevent falls together! 💪

We are going to be teaming up with .ca to help you guide you with best ways to be safe, pro active and age in place!

🔸Stay tuned!

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11/17/2025

🔸Learning to love yourself is one of the greatest gifts you can give to the world.

🔸When you treat yourself with kindness, respect, and compassion, it naturally reflects in the way you treat others.

🔸Choose self-love, show respect, and watch how it transforms every connection in your life. ✨



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11/11/2025

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11/11/2025

🔸A Remembrance Day Reflection

🔸Each year around this time, I find myself reflecting and tearing up — as I always have, and always will.

🔸My family remembers, and we will never forget. We are here in Canada because of my grandparents and their involvement in WWII, along with the sacrifices of countless Canadians and our allies who fought for freedom.

🔸I was fortunate to grow up with my grandparents, who immigrated from Holland after the war, crossing the ocean with only a few belongings and a great deal of hope. My grandfather began a new life here as a butcher, working tirelessly to provide for his family and passing on his incredible work ethic to the next generation of Hogeterps.

🔸For much of my life, I didn’t know what my Pake (grandfather) endured during the war, or how my Beppe (grandmother) courageously found ways to see him amidst the uncertainty — a story of true love and resilience. It wasn’t until my teenage years that I began hearing small glimpses of what they had experienced.

🔸Life was difficult for them during those years. Living in the countryside, they relied on what they could grow and trade — at one point, my Pake even bartered a barrel of fat to buy a wedding ring. Another family member risked crossing enemy lines to smuggle potatoes to others — one of my favourite stories to this day. Growing up, I may have had more than my fair share of Dutch potatoes, but now I look back on those memories with gratitude and never take our abundance of food for granted.

🔸Over time, I also learned more about my Oma and Opa on my mom’s side. They too faced unimaginable challenges during the war. My Opa, a shoemaker, was once confronted by German soldiers at gunpoint and ordered to repair a leather bridle. They lived in constant fear, often hiding from danger, yet managed to survive through courage, skill, and faith.

🔸These stories — of both sets of grandparents — continue to emerge, each one a testament to their resilience, strength, and quiet beauty. I’m deeply proud of them, and I carry their lessons of compassion, perseverance, and gratitude with me every day.

-Sharlene Hogeterp Louden-CareOwner
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11/06/2025

https://www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org/hitting-the-headlines/detail/hitting-the-headlines/2025/11/04/staying-steady--small-steps-for-big-impact-this-fall-prevention-month

November is Fall Prevention Month — a reminder that staying steady doesn’t mean slowing down. Simple habits like daily movement, proper footwear, and a safe home setup can go a long way in preventing falls and maintaining independence.

11/05/2025

🔸In our busy lives as caregivers and care receivers, it’s easy to let time slip past without truly being present.

🔸This beautiful reminder encourages us to slow down and savor the moments we share with those we love and support.

🔸Whether you’re offering care or receiving it, take a moment today to breathe, feel the sunshine, and enjoy the small comforts—like relaxing in a cozy hammock with someone close to you. Each moment is precious.🧡

🔸Let’s celebrate the power of being present together.

10/31/2025

🔸From all of us at Right at Home, we hope your day is filled with laughter, creativity, and just the right amount of spookiness!

🔸Whether you’re handing out treats, spending time with family, or enjoying the fall festivities, remember to stay safe and look out for one another. 🕸️🕷️🍬

Happy Halloween! 🧡🖤

10/27/2025

🔸We have a busy week this week! Learning and training, community events, caregiver draws, launching a new program…. And of course Halloween! 🎃

🔸Let’s have some fun! Show us your costumes, send us your pets dressed up, let’s share the laughter.

🔸This Halloween, Princess Peggy (our owners senior dog) is happily channeling her inner swashbuckler!
Move over Inigo Montoya — there’s a new hero in town, and she’s got better hair and sharper wit (and probably a better sense of smell).

🗡️ “You killed my squeaky toy… prepare to die!”
🐕✨ “As you wish.”

10/27/2025

Aging in place is not just possible. It is what most Canadians want.

In an in-depth interview on the Brian Crombie Radio Hour, our COO, Dani DePetrillo, shares how families can help loved ones stay at home safely, independently, and with dignity. From companionship, dementia care, and palliative support to advances in home care technology, the conversation highlights real solutions that bring comfort and peace of mind.

Key insights:
• Most Canadians want to age at home as long as possible
• Home care is flexible, from a few hours a week to complex 24/7 support.
• Technology like Sensi.AI help detect risks early and support safety
• Respite care protects family caregivers from burnout
• Dementia care should be rooted in empathy and respect

It’s about helping people live their best life at home, wherever home is for them.

Watch the interview here:
https://bit.ly/4qynUTY

How can families help loved ones age at home safely, socially, and with dignity across Canada? Brian Crombie sits down with Dani DePetrillo, Chief Operating ...

10/14/2025

🔸In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy to get swept up in the noise — the deadlines, conversations, and constant movement.

🔸But sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is pause.

🔸Step away from the busyness.
🔸Find a quiet corner.
🔸Breathe.

🔸In that stillness, clarity finds us. Our minds settle.

🔸Take a moment today to simply be. No agenda. No expectations. Just you and the silence.

10/10/2025

🔸As we head into Thanksgiving weekend, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on all that we’re thankful for. At Right at Home, we are so grateful for you—our incredible care team—and for the wonderful clients and community we serve every day.

🔸Wishing you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend filled with gratitude and good company.