Extended Family Services Inc.

09/19/2025

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The Veiner Centre offers wonderful activities for seniors in our community!

09/17/2025

At EFS we use an app that allows you to read caregiver notes and see the schedule! Families LOVE it!!
Contact us to learn more!

09/11/2025

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“The Gift of Aging” 🎁❤️🍂
The gift of aging is something we don’t always recognize while we’re young. We spend so much time worrying about the lines on our faces, the gray in our hair, or the slower steps we take — that we forget what they truly mean.

Wrinkles aren’t flaws; they’re proof that we’ve smiled, laughed, and cried through a lifetime of moments. Gray hair isn’t something to hide; it’s a crown of wisdom earned through years of experience. Slower steps don’t mean weakness; they mean we’ve walked far enough to know that life isn’t a race, it’s a journey.

The hardest part of growing older is saying goodbye to certain chapters — the noise of children running through the house, the energy of youth, the people we’ve loved who are no longer here. But the beauty of aging is realizing how rich those chapters were, and how much love we still carry forward.

Aging is not losing time — it is gaining perspective. It is the privilege of seeing the seasons change, of watching children grow into parents, and of knowing that your presence has shaped lives in ways that will last long after you’re gone.

The truth is, not everyone gets the gift of aging. Every birthday is not a burden, but a blessing. Every year is another chance to love, to laugh, and to leave behind a legacy of kindness.

Because the gift of aging is simple: it means you were given time. And time is the most precious gift of all. ❤️🍂

09/06/2025

Anything that reframes aging and reminds us that it is a "deep source of wisdom" is beautiful. 🩵

08/28/2025

It's almost Autumn in Medicine Hat! It's been a very busy summer here at Extended Family Services. We have enjoyed the summer weather and are ready to buckle down as we head back into the season of routines and cooler weather. We hope you have had lots of summer fun as well. Please remember us and pass along the word that we are ready to support your loved one with whatever needs arise... at your service for light housekeeping, companion care, appointment support, personal care, and brightening days. 😊🍁🌻✨🍂

07/01/2025

Happy Canada Day, from all of us at Extended Family Services!! 🍁🎈🎉

06/30/2025

You know it's been a good shift when you and your client have both had a good belly laugh. I had one of those this week... my client wanted help finding an ointment online that she had run out of. In our hunt for the stuff we learned it had been discontinued. She cracked a number of jokes, but one of them, about her "outliving her medicated ointment" had me rolling. Laughter must be a better medicine than any medicated ointment ever could be...no?! 😆🤣

06/27/2025

Extended Family Services can help with personal care like showering, so you can rest easy knowing your loved one is safe and sound showering at home and avoiding a slippery fall!

06/26/2025

When a parent has been there to help us, the shifting roles that sometimes come with aging can be a challenge...for everyone involved! Sometimes having an outside party to help navigate hard conversations can be a lifesaver! Let us be there to support you and your loved ones as roles shift!

06/25/2025

We are lucky to be partnered with Melinda, who offers End-Of-Life Services...

As a death doula, Melinda offers a holistic approach for individuals and their families as they plan for the future, regardless of a person’s diagnosis or illness. 🩵🩵

06/24/2025

Check out our Partner Service!! Visit Partner Services on our website:
https://extendedfamilyservices.ca

Office of the Public Guardian and Trusteeship (OPGT)
The OPGT provides services, tools, and support for personal and financial matters to vulnerable Albertans and their families. We are here to help with assistance to complete the application process.

For more information contact Mikael at (403) 527-0226 or mikael@applicationservices.ca

06/23/2025

Meet Jennifer! Her heart is as big and warm as her eyes, and she shows up for her clients with that abundant warmth, positivity, and caring. We are so lucky and grateful to have people like Jennifer on our team, who consistently share their hearts, time, and energy with our clients.

Jennifer says, "The most meaningful aspect of my job within EFS is having the opportunity to preserve each clients dignity. I enjoy how diverse each client is."

Thank you Jennifer! 🩵