Christine likes to stay busy, and it shows. She helps us with Human Resources and serves as a caregiver too.
Christine has always loved helping people and talking with the elderly, which drew her to homecare. She is incredibly proud to be a part of the North River team because she appreciates how caring and dedicated everyone is.
In addition to working at North River, Christine helps her elderly parents and assists an elderly neighbor. She is also a cantor at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Halifax.
Christine has been married to her husband, Kevin, for 28 years. They have two terrific adult children, Paul and Jayme.
If you would like to learn more about our team or any of the services we provide, please contact us today.
With Alzheimer’s and dementia affecting so many in the Norwell area, we at North River Home Care want to do all we can to provide the necessary support and resources that family caregivers need.
We’re pleased that our monthly Dementia Caregivers’ Support Group, led by Nadine Shweiri,
Read MoreAuthor: Christine Patnaude | Posted in: Dementia Care | Tags: Caregiver Tips, resources
It is always best to tell the truth, right? Even so there are times when some truths are better left unsaid or at least worded more positively, especially when talking with aging parents. Although we may have the finest of intentions in wanting to help senior parents navigate life, we are able to help prevent hurt feelings in our loved ones by rethinking statements such as the following:
Author: Christine Patnaude | Posted in: Aging Care | Tags: Caregiver Tips, Communication
Losing your vision, particularly later in life, can have a great impact on your independence, and often, your sense of self as well. If vision deteriorates as your loved one ages, he or she may be reluctant to talk about this, perhaps out of fear of the unknown or worry that he or she may be taken out of her home environment.
Read MoreAuthor: Christine Patnaude | Posted in: Aging Care | Tags: Caregiver Tips, vision care
As you start down the sometimes difficult road of caring for your parents, you’ll confront a range of challenges from the profound to the practical. You’ll find it’s a life-changing experience — one that’s often as inspiring as it is painful. To get you started, here’s a list of the important life issues you’ll face in the months and years to come:
Author: Christine Patnaude | Posted in: Aging Care | Tags: Caregiver Tips
