by Nathan Rochford | Jun 21, 2023 | Blog
The first time senior care resident Norma Paynter saw someone use a sensory blanket was after she moved into Andrews of Summerside. She was in line at a social function standing behind a man in a wheelchair. He had a blanket draped over his legs. He folded it, opened...
by Nathan Rochford | May 31, 2023 | Blog
Andrews of Stratford resident Phyllis MacDonald first started cycling in her 60s. At the time, she was newly retired and looking for something to fill her days. She joined a cycling group and began spending her weekends traversing the Confederation Trail. Eventually,...
by Nathan Rochford | May 30, 2023 | Blog
Andrews and ProTem teams exceeded fundraising expectations this year, raising $13,388 for the Alzheimer Society as part of the 2023 IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s. “It was amazing to see,” said Amanda Kotlar, Senior Living Advisor and Social Committee...
by Nathan Rochford | May 1, 2023 | Blog
Being on the front lines of senior and dementia care, we’ve seen the impact Alzheimer’s and other dementias can have on an individual and their family. This year, ProTem Memory Care, our dementia care community in Moncton, N.B., will again be the leader-level sponsor...
by Nathan Rochford | May 1, 2023 | Blog
Stepping inside Andrews of Stratford for the first time was an emotional experience for Steve Zaat. For years before his death in January 2021, Steve’s father Cornelius “Con” Zaat, a beloved P.E.I. musician, played regularly at Andrews Senior Care homes. So, when...
by Nathan Rochford | Apr 5, 2023 | Blog
For Sister Anne MacDonald, her life as a nun and her years of volunteer work have always gone hand in hand. “It’s a calling,” she said of the sisterhood. “God is the one that calls.” It’s that commitment to her vocation that drove her to begin volunteering at Andrews...
