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July 2021
Here We Grow!
I have exciting news! After a decade of executing on my vision while  growing and refining the care we offer, the ExquisiCare model is being rolled out across Canada! We are thrilled to announce our growth through a franchise model so that seniors, nurses, and care staff can benefit from an exceptional, proven model of care. 

Why this? Why now? 
 
From the start, I have always felt that the traditional model of institutional care is unacceptable. It is simply not okay to institutionalize or warehouse our greatest treasures – our seniors. From when I started in healthcare to the opening of our first ExquisiCare location in Edmonton, my goal has always been, and remains, to Transform the Culture of Long Term Care. 
 
I launched the ExquisiCare model to provide each senior with a personalized, respectful, dignified way to live. I also wanted an environment where nurses and care staff could live their core values and experience job satisfaction and great working conditions. A nurse that is overworked, running among too many patients, and only able to offer medication and basic services is a nurse unable to thrive in the career of their choice. 
 
The ExquisiCare model has set out from day one to provide a much healthier standard of care for residents and staff and provides an option for families and their needs. Now, after almost a decade of operating ExquisiCare and even more time before that spent in healthcare both in administration and in the field, I’m ready to present the model to the right partners across the nation. 
 
COVID has brought to light the many injustices of the current institutionalized system that must change. Many of the current models do not protect seniors, nurses, or the families transitioning a loved one into long-term care. ExquisiCare has always provided a much better option.   Soon, that option will be accessible to more seniors, their families and care workers, across Canada. 
 
If you are a nurse who is dedicated to providing exceptional care to seniors, and would like to be your own boss, click here. Or, if you share in the vision of ExquisiCare and would like to help make the dreams of seniors, their families and care workers come true, by helping to build the ExquisiCare homes, click here. 
If you know someone who would benefit from the ExquisiCare model, contact us now
July is Self-Care Month
Self care is important. While there are mental, health, and financial supports available, it all starts with our commitment to taking care of and honouring ourselves.

Sadly, this message is largely lost on seniors.

During my years as a nurse and health care provider focused on seniors’ wellbeing, I have noticed a disturbing trend. Seniors are from the generation that took care of everyone their whole lives – the doting mother, the provider father, the sacrificing parent giving it all to ensure their children have opportunities. When it comes to their own needs now that they are older, they are still helping others but not helping themselves.

Seniors want to support their grown children financially and with babysitting the grandchildren. They want to help their aging spouses, they want to be on community boards and give back – but you can’t do any of that if you are not healthy.

I understand that many seniors are from the era where putting one’s self first seemed selfish – especially for women. It’s very hard to change that mindset now, but science supports the fact that self care is incredibly beneficial. It leads to better physical and mental health, it develops resilience, helps with longevity, and lowers stress. Self care even helps with pain management for those living with a chronic illness.
Welcome to Westcliff Place by ExquisiCare
Curious about the inside of an ExquisiCare home? Check out our very first home, Westcliff Place.
Seniors of Humanity
Seniors of Humanity is a locally founded organization with a goal to share the everyday stories, struggles and wisdom of our seniors in order to connect humanity through lived experience. They aim to create a community where all generations can gather to learn about a diverse range of senior citizens.

Seniors, or someone in their life, are invited to submit their stories and "Words of Humanity" on the Seniors of Humanity website. Seniors of Humanity are also happy to assist in writing the stories for you.
Hallucinations and Delusion in Dementia
Have you ever witnessed a person living with dementia experience hallucinations or delusions?
Care at Home by ExquisiCare
Our sister company, Care At Home, provides the same high level of care and respect to seniors, in their own homes. Visit the Care At Home website to learn how we can help you stay safe at home.
Meet the Team at ExquisiCare
Tiffany Brown
Elder Guide

Tiffany graduated from Norquest College in 2011 as an LPN. During her career she has worked in acute care and long term establishments, as well as at a medical clinic. However, her passion is in working with Geriatrics, specifically those with Dementia.

Tiffany's role model is her mom, who ignited her passion for not just nursing, but for senior care specifically. Tiffany would often visit her mom at work where she would introduce Tiffany to her elderly patients. Tiffany saw the time, love and care that her mom took with her patients, and the joy and comfort it gave to them. It really touched a part of Tiffany's soul. Tiffany hopes that she is able to bring those same feelings of joy and comfort to her residents now.

A day in the life as Elder Guide looks different on any given day. Tiffany balances her time between helping to provide daily care to the residents; taking care of nursing responsibilities; maintaining relationships with families to keep them updated on their loved ones; providing leadership and mentorship to the nursing staff at The Manor; attending Care Conferences; and connecting with other health care professionals. Each day is different depending on the care needs of the residents, the concerns of their families, and different needs that may need to be met within the home. 

As Elder Guider at our Windermere Manor location, Tiffany oversees and ensures the high standards of quality care, mentors and engages staff and is the main point of contact for our Windermere Manor extended families.
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