Nursing Home Without Walls - York Care Centre

09/15/2026

Please join us in welcoming Olu Ademoyewa to the Nursing Home Without Walls team! Olu will be with us on Mondays and Tuesdays until mid-December.

Olu is no stranger to York Care Centre. He previously completed a work placement with the Adult Day Program and spent his summer at YCC as an Activity Assistant through the SEED program. We are thrilled to have him back!

Olu is currently completing the Social Service Community Worker Program at NBCC and hopes to stay in Fredericton after graduation to work with older adults in the community.

Originally from Nigeria, Olu moved to Fredericton in 2025. Before coming to Canada, he studied Microbiology at university and continues to run his own business selling fabrics.

When he is not working or studying, you might find Olu playing Scrabble, football (soccer) or cheering on his favourite team, Arsenal. He is also a poetry enthusiast who enjoys both writing his own poetry and the work of Brandon Leake and Amanda Gorman.

We are so happy to have Olu joining the NHWW team at York Care Centre for the next few months. Welcome aboard, Olu!

09/14/2026

Registered clients are invited to join us on Thursday, September 24th at 1:00 p.m. for our September Lunch & Learn on Home Support & Cleaning.

Amanda and Pam from Triple C Homecare will be joining us to talk about home care support and cleaning services, including what options are available to help older adults maintain their independence, comfort and quality of life at home.

The RSVP deadline is Thursday, September 17th. When registering, please let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

To RSVP, call 506-444-4474 or email [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you there!

09/11/2026

📢 September Lunch & Learn Update

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there has been a change to the topic for our September Nursing Home Without Walls Lunch & Learn.

We are pleased to welcome Amanda, Homecare Nurse Manager, and Pam, Homecare Assistant Manager, from Triple C Homecare. They will be joining us to talk about homecare support and cleaning services, including what options are available to help older adults maintain their independence, comfort and quality of life at home.
A big thank you to Amanda and Pam for joining us and answering our questions!

We apologize for the change in topic; we will revisit foot care at a future Lunch & Learn.

We hope to see you on Thursday, September 24 at 1:00 p.m.

NHWW clients, please RSVP by September 17 if you would like to attend. When RSVPing, please let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

📞 506-444-4474
📧 [email protected]

We look forward to seeing everyone on September 24!

09/09/2026

🎨 Paint N’ Sip is back!

Registered clients are invited to join us for another Paint n' Sip on Friday, September 18th at 2pm! This session features Abstract Cats as the subject, and all skill levels are welcome.

Space is limited to 15 participants, so please register by the deadline if you would like to attend.

RSVP by Friday, September 11th, by calling 506-444-4474 or emailing [email protected].

We can’t wait to see what everyone creates! 🎨

09/04/2026

🍂 Fall Mall Crawl is coming up!

Registered clients are invited to join us on Wednesday, September 9, at 10:00 a.m. for a morning at Regent Mall.

Take a walk around the mall, browse your favourite stores and catch up with friends along the way. It is a great way to get moving, enjoy some company and welcome the fall season.

RSVP by Tuesday, September 8, by calling 506-444-4474 or emailing [email protected].

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Are you a local community group, club, or non-profit organization that provides services or programs for older adults?

FredRec and the Fredericton Age-Friendly Committee are accepting applications for booths at this year’s Seniors’ Wellness Expo, “An Expo to Promote Healthy Aging: Connect with your Community” on Saturday, October 17, at Fredericton High School. ✅

Don’t miss the opportunity for your organization to highlight its programs and recreation & leisure-based activities, as well as attract new participants, volunteers, and clients! Apply online now 👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=l_Lj56-aMUKbC_fNQC6oPGQv1hWWh91Mjd47JTUDXORUNkNMMkwzU0hUTzlKNUJHQkJYNFBQWExXSSQlQCN0PWcu

09/02/2026

Emmett (Wellness Coordinator) and one of our lovely clients headed out for a walk together this morning when they stumbled upon a surprise- baby turtles!🐢With traffic nearby, they carefully guided the little turtles out of harms way and snapped a few pictures before continuing on their route.

We never know what adventures a walk together might bring!💙🧡

09/01/2026

Sometimes, the best Wellness Visits are the simplest ones.💙 This one involved a sunny spot, a swing, and plenty of stories shared.🌞

Heather is pictured here enjoying some quality time with one of our wonderful clients!

08/27/2026

Sundowning can make late afternoons and evenings really tough for people living with dementia. As the day winds down, confusion or agitation can rise - sometimes because of something that happened earlier, sometimes because a need isn’t being met. Gentle reassurance, distraction, and familiar memories can help bring them back to a calmer place.

Here are 3 tips to help you navigate a loved one experiencing sundowning:

1. Sometimes what seems like ‘sundowning’ could be the person trying to communicate a need. This could be needing the toilet, feeling hungry or being in pain.

2. Uneven indoor lighting and reflective surfaces can sometimes cause confusion by creating disturbing shadows or mirrors. Close the curtains or blinds once it starts to get dark and cover the television with a dust cover, if it’s not being used.

3. If they seem unsettled, think about whether something earlier in the day may have affected them. Try calming them with distraction - like talking about a favourite memory. If they stay agitated, they may have an unmet need.

If you’re supporting someone through this, you’re doing an incredible job. 💙