HFN Kelly 10/26/22 HFN Kelly 10/26/22

Dementia care tips from experienced caregivers

Caring for someone with dementia isn’t intuitive and doesn’t come naturally. There’s a lot to learn, but you don’t have to figure everything out the hard way.

Alex Hegerstrom 7/25/22 Alex Hegerstrom 7/25/22

Memory Games That Exercise the Mind for People With Alzheimer's

Scientists and drug companies are investigating and developing new therapies to slow the disease, treat symptoms, and ultimately find a cure.

Alex Hegerstrom 7/11/22 Alex Hegerstrom 7/11/22

HFN takes the lead in home care

We know growing older and becoming less independent can be a very difficult adjustment. That is why we tailor different packages and solutions to cater for your specific needs.

Alex Hegerstrom 7/6/22 Alex Hegerstrom 7/6/22

How to age well and stay in your home

We’d like to continue to live independently — albeit with hired home care help on occasion for overly challenging tasks — as long as possible.

HFN Kelly 6/29/22 HFN Kelly 6/29/22

Google street view is not always what it seems

When you Google HFN Nursing Agency you find a horribly run-down and broken section of a block of flats. This photo was taken over 5 years ago, and we cannot get Google Maps to take it off.

Alex Hegerstrom 5/16/22 Alex Hegerstrom 5/16/22

How to age well

Getting older is inevitable (and certainly better than the alternative). While you can’t control your age, you can slow the decline of aging with smart choices along the way.

Karen Wienand 5/11/22 Karen Wienand 5/11/22

Care for your ageing parents in their own home or move them into yours?

When your parent starts needing help with daily activities or isn’t safe living alone, you’re faced with a complex decision: should you move them in with you?

Karen Wienand 5/6/22 Karen Wienand 5/6/22

Stroke (CVA)

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced. This deprives oxygen and nutrients supplied to the brain, causing brain cells to die.