Just Like Family Thompson Okanagan

Just Like Family Thompson Okanagan Specializing in Senior Home Care helping those that find everyday tasks challenging such as personal Live and Age Gracefully in Canada’s Jewel!

Living in the Okanagan Valley is a profound pleasure. Aging gracefully here, at home, in your golden years surrounded by such beauty is a privilege. Our team at Just Like Family understands this privilege. We are devoted to providing home care in Kelowna and throughout the South Okanagan by ensuring your quality of life is not diminished by isolation, melancholy or everyday tasks becoming a burden. As our client…

You receive a comprehensive wellness plan addressing your needs and expectations to live a better and well-adjusted life as challenges arise. You can expect the plan to be fluid and continually enhanced as our relationship builds. You receive quality care and companionship with an array of home care services. You are treated with respect with careful attention to prevent future challenges before they arise. You make our lives better by allowing us to help you. Your smiles and satisfaction are infectious throughout our organization, lifting our spirits as we enable you to enjoy the beauty around you as well as within. We strive to…

Become an essential part of your family and support network. We understand how your challenges can affect those close to you. By easing their concerns, you can continue to enjoy and cherish your time together without any added stresses. Provide overall well-being and happiness for yourself, your family, and your dearest friends. Help in finding a balance of independence, a healthy lifestyle, and connectedness to others. Our home care services include…

Companionship: preventing isolation and enhancing connections with others through uplifting conversation, indoor games, or outdoor activities. Personal Care with Dignity: all types of personal care, including hygiene, cleanliness, and sanitation. General Housekeeping: light duties to preserve and safeguard your environment. Meal Preparations: pickup, prepare, and cleanup meal duties in addition to diet recommendations.

24 hour/Live-In Care: responsible and nurturing caregivers are available around the clock. Medication Reminders: alerts to ensure no missed medications. Errands: picking up products, dropping off, or mailing packages. Transportation: driving to and from appointments or visits. Non-Senior Care: we provide services and better the lives of all those in need. We are here for you…when you are ready for us. Our team is built with high standards of professionalism and spirit, driven to help others with quality home care in Kelowna, Penticton, and throughout the South Okanagan. We also recognize the added pressures COVID-19 has placed on your lives and those around you. Our team is committed to safe visits and interactions as we continue to adapt. Creativity is essential as we acclimatize to this new way of life, continually improving our services during these trying times. If you are someone in a position needing support or if you are entrusted with setting up support for a loved one, we are here. Please reach out when you are arriving at this next stage of life. Through a complimentary in-home assessment, we tailor a plan that will continue to promote all the joys life has to offer while living at home, here in Canada’s jewel!!

It’s National Speech and Hearing Month—a time to celebrate the power of connection and raise awareness about communicati...
05/06/2025

It’s National Speech and Hearing Month—a time to celebrate the power of connection and raise awareness about communication and hearing health!👂🗣️

At Just Like Family Home Care, we know that hearing well means living well—and we’re proud to be a partner with HearCANADA to support seniors and families in staying connected through expert care and support. 💛

Whether it’s catching up with loved ones, listening to your favourite song, or simply enjoying everyday conversations, hearing health matters. 💬🎶

👉 Click the link to explore hearing resources and services from HearCANADA: https://www.hearcanada.com

Let’s keep the conversation going—because every voice deserves to be heard. 💗

HearCANADA

Exciting Community Events for Seniors! 🌟We’re so excited to share all the amazing events we have in our Seniors Hub! Whe...
04/15/2025

Exciting Community Events for Seniors! 🌟

We’re so excited to share all the amazing events we have in our Seniors Hub! Whether you prefer to join online or meet in person, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. From fun social gatherings to helpful workshops, we’re all about bringing our senior community together. 😊

💻 Online Fun: Cozy up at home and join virtual events like online fitness, classes, and book clubs.
🏡 In-Person Happenings: Get out and meet new people with events happening locally and across Canada.

Click here to check out our Senior's Hub: https://justlikefamily.ca/events-for-seniors

Keep our calendar close so you never miss an event, and let’s make some wonderful memories together! 💙

🌞 Did You Know? 🌞Applying sunscreen is one of the best ways to protect your skin from harmful UV rays! But do you know w...
07/08/2024

🌞 Did You Know? 🌞

Applying sunscreen is one of the best ways to protect your skin from harmful UV rays! But do you know what SPF and PA++++ mean? 🤔

SPF (Sun Protection Factor) measures how well a sunscreen can protect you from UVB rays, the kind that cause sunburn and contribute to skin cancer. For example, SPF 30 means it would take you 30 times longer to burn than if you weren’t wearing any sunscreen.

PA++++ is a rating system that measures the level of protection against UVA rays, which pe*****te deeper into the skin and are responsible for premature aging and long-term skin damage. The more pluses, the greater the protection!

Stay safe this summer by choosing sunscreen with the right protection for you! 🧴✨

At Just Like Family Home Care, we're not just caregivers. We are here to help support you every step of the way with:Car...
01/10/2024

At Just Like Family Home Care, we're not just caregivers. We are here to help support you every step of the way with:

Care 💖

Information 🦉

Resources ⚓

Connection ➕
..and so much more.

Get in touch with us any time. We're here to help.

With the holiday season in full swing, it can be challenging to give the attention you'd like to give to every family me...
12/04/2023

With the holiday season in full swing, it can be challenging to give the attention you'd like to give to every family member, and that's where we can step in and support in a companionship role. Whether you'd like the peace of mind of knowing that your loved one can attend holiday gatherings and events or that they have a friendly face visiting and spending quality time with them or taking care of their daily care needs, we're here to help ease the stress.

As we age, the chances of requiring medications for ongoing or chronic symptoms increases. The Canada Safety Council has...
11/20/2023

As we age, the chances of requiring medications for ongoing or chronic symptoms increases. The Canada Safety Council has some great tips to help you manage multiple medications:

💊Maintain an updated medication list

💊Understand your medications

💊Use a pill organizer

💊Set medication reminders

💊Be aware of drug interactions

For more information check out this article https://canadasafetycouncil.org/medication-management/

The 🍂Fall season is a great time to get outdoors and make some new memories. Fall photo shoots aren't only for babies an...
10/23/2023

The 🍂Fall season is a great time to get outdoors and make some new memories. Fall photo shoots aren't only for babies and young families—get out and frolick in the leaves or visit a local 🎃pumpkin patch and snap some memorable photos while enjoying the changing leaves. Fresh air and activity is a win-win for your physical and mental health.

At Just Like Family, our mission is to transform the home care industry in Canada, opening the dialogue on the aging pro...
10/04/2023

At Just Like Family, our mission is to transform the home care industry in Canada, opening the dialogue on the aging process. We strive to empower families to be better prepared for the challenges of aging by changing how we think, feel and behave to transform the narrative around aging. We treat our clients and their families with respect and dignity while supporting them with education and choices to live well. How can we support you? Let's chat!

Crafting a Careful Budget for Senior Care: A Step-by-Step Guide Navigating senior care financial planning involves creat...
09/06/2023

Crafting a Careful Budget for Senior Care: A Step-by-Step Guide

Navigating senior care financial planning involves creating a well-structured budget that ensures your loved ones' needs are met without financial stress. Here's how to go about it:

Assess Income and Expenses: Begin by calculating all sources of income, including pensions, social security, investments, and savings. Then, list monthly expenses, such as housing, healthcare, groceries, utilities, and entertainment.

Prioritize Essentials: Identify non-negotiable expenses like medical care, prescription medications, and basic utilities. These are your top priorities.

Healthcare and Insurance: Estimate costs for healthcare services, insurance premiums, and prescription medications. Include potential out-of-pocket expenses.

Emergency Fund: Set aside a portion of the budget for unforeseen expenses or emergencies.

Review Regularly: Keep an eye on your budget to ensure it remains aligned with your senior's needs and financial goals. Adjust as circumstances change.

Creating a budget for senior care financial planning empowers you to make informed decisions that prioritize your loved one's well-being. By carefully allocating resources, you're ensuring they receive the care and support they deserve while maintaining financial stability. 💛🌟

Doing puzzles provides mental exercise for the brain! Did you know that there are many benefits to doing puzzles? Improv...
08/21/2023

Doing puzzles provides mental exercise for the brain! Did you know that there are many benefits to doing puzzles? Improving memory, developing problem solving skills, stress reduction, mood boosting, and providing brain activity that may delay dementia and altzheimer’s, uses physical dexterity, and provides an opportunity for social interaction when done as a group activity.

If the thought of jumping into a 2000-piece landscape intimidates you, start small with a 100 - 500 piece puzzle and build your skill from there. Join a local puzzle swap group to provide variety in puzzles without creating a costly hobby.

Are you working on a puzzle now? We’d love to see it - please share a photo 📷in the comments!

You are NOT alone in caregiving. Self-care is as important, or moreso as caring for others. Take time out to recharge kn...
08/14/2023

You are NOT alone in caregiving. Self-care is as important, or moreso as caring for others. Take time out to recharge knowing that your loved ones are in good hands when you have a Just Like Family caregiver to support you.

Our Personal Care services can help you or your loved one with some of the activities of daily living. Bathing/Showering...
07/24/2023

Our Personal Care services can help you or your loved one with some of the activities of daily living. Bathing/Showering are basic needs of every human and can help your loved one feel clean, refreshed, and renewed.

Dressing/Grooming is a daily personal care necessity that helps us all feel better about ourselves and more willing to go out in public or enjoy seeing family and friends at home. When daily activities become challenging tasks, we're here to help.

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#1100 – 1631 Dickson Avenue
Kelowna, BC
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