A Blog Indeed

April is almost over. We have all been social distancing for over a month. Everything has changed and we have even noticed a shift and...

Inside each one of us is a Reticular Activator System (RAS). It’s the part of your brain that accepts a job that you give it (whether you...

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It is a slippery slope. We all know what it feels like when our diet is off. When good, nutritious food is replaced by lower quality,...

What Our Seniors Have To Say Can Make All The Difference To Those Who Are Listening. The effects of social distancing is taking its toll...

Heading into the Holiday Season, we all know things are going to look/ feel/ be different. However you decide to celebrate the holidays...

What are the first few steps a daughter (or son) can take when they suspect mom or dad is having memory issues or struggling on their...

For many, the holidays mean a time of traveling to visit with loved ones. It is a chance to catch up, spread some cheer and enjoy each other’s company. So much can change over your time apart and sometimes those changes are having a significant impact on your loved one’s quality of life. If you do notice such changes during your visit, what can you do? How do you bring up the subject while maintaining the peace? You will need to know what to do if you notice such changes. If

Currently we visit seniors living in Calgary, Airdrie, Didsbury and Olds. My vision is to expand A Friend Indeed through Western Canada and beyond. Too often I hear the words, “If only you were in Edmonton/ Kelowna/ Victoria" (to name a few). We are intentionally and creatively building this business in such a way that we will be able to enter new areas easily and swiftly to begin and maintain the high level of service we have today. One day, if we’re fortunate enough, we wil

Starting a business from scratch is a big endeavour. In the beginning, there are so many hats to wear, decisions to make and things to do – seemingly all needing to be done at once! My biggest challenge when starting A Friend Indeed was identifying who my customer really was. I know it sounds funny but it was true. I knew I wanted to be in the lives of seniors, to be of service to their needs. I knew how I wanted them to feel while working with us. But the result of my effort

In a world that never sleeps, where more is perceived as better, where most things today are disposable and what others think of you...

Growing up in a small town in BC, I stayed close to my mom. I was pretty shy and timid for the longest time. She was one of those ladies...

A Friend Indeed is an invaluable resource to the family caregiver that specializes in uplifting the social and emotional quality of life...

Why Won't They Listen to Me?! Whoa! Are we talking about teenagers here or an aging parent who is having some difficulties and clearly...

Life is More than Memories I participated in a workshop held by Bethany Care in Calgary a few years ago. They discussed their philosophy...

As a family member who is now becoming a Caregiver, you have a lifetime of family history and dynamics with your loved one and you may...

Misadventures of being a companion to Seniors One of the first visits I had, after starting up A Friend Indeed included an outing to a...

We all have needs. They may change at different times of our life given circumstances, but there always seems to be a few core ones that...

Caring for your Parents and your Children You wake up to another day much like the one before, thinking about your career or business and...