Caring for Loved Ones: Tips & Stories

Jenna Fralick, BScN RN Introduction For many adults, the word fall doesn’t feel personal — until it happens. It’s something that happens to “older people,” right? But in truth, falls are one of the most common and preventable causes of injury for adults aged 50 and up . Across Nova Scotia, hospitals see hundreds of avoidable admissions every year due to falls that happen in familiar places — kitchens, bathrooms, staircases, and driveways. What makes this especially troubling

Jenna Fralick, BScN RN Introduction: A Celebration of Community and Compassion When care begins with heart, communities take notice. 💛 This year, Remember When HealthCare (RWHC) is deeply honoured to be recognized as a 2025 Platinum Winner through Community Votes Halifax and Community Votes Charlottetown. These awards are special not just because they celebrate excellence — but because they’re voted on by the people who matter most: our clients, families, caregivers, and c

Jenna Fralick, BScN RN Every November, as the red poppies appear on coats across Nova Scotia, we’re reminded to honour the sacrifices of our Veterans — the men and women who served to protect the freedoms we hold dear. But what happens when the uniform comes off and the mission continues at home? For many families in Nova Scotia, the new front line isn’t overseas — it’s in the living room, the kitchen, or by a bedside. It’s made up of spouses, daughters, sons, and neighbours

Jenna Fralick, BScN RN Introduction: When “Continuing Care” Leaves People Behind For decades, the phrase continuing care has been used across Nova Scotia to describe a network of publicly funded supports for older adults and individuals living with disabilities. But if you ask many families who rely on those programs, the word continuing can feel misleading. Care often stops and starts — changing with budgets, waitlists, or eligibility criteria. For persons living with disa

Jenna Fralick, BScN RN Introduction: The Quiet Fear After Discharge The day a loved one comes home from the hospital should bring relief. The tests are done, the IVs are removed, and the medical alarms fade. But for many families, it’s the moment when fear begins to whisper: What if something goes wrong at home? Across Nova Scotia, thousands of families face this same uncertainty every year. Whether it’s a parent recovering from surgery, an older adult regaining strength afte

Jenna Fralick, BScN RN Introduction: When "Continuing Care" Isn’t Enough October is Continuing Care Month in Nova Scotia — a time meant to celebrate the individuals and organizations providing ongoing support to older adults and those living with disabilities. But for many families, the term continuing care triggers something more complicated than celebration. It often brings to mind long waitlists, overworked staff, and systems that feel more like mazes than safety nets. A