Nursing Home Without Walls
Nursing Home Without Walls
York Care Centre is proud to be a part of the Nursing Home Without Walls (NHWW) program, a transformative initiative designed to enhance the aging experience. The NHWW program empowers older adults and their caregivers in New Brunswick to age in their own homes.
Created in 2019 by Dr. Suzanne Dupuis-Blanchard from the Université de Moncton, in collaboration with Social Development and Healthcare Excellence Canada, NHWW focuses on facilitating healthy aging at home. The program provides access to essential knowledge, support, and services, enabling older adults to maintain their independence and well-being.
Support and Services
How can we help?
Nursing Home Without Walls offers comprehensive support to older adults aged 60+ living in Fredericton city limits, aiming to enhance their quality of life while they continue to live at home. Our program provides a variety of essential services, including:
Navigation of NB Health Services and Applications: Assistance with understanding and accessing health services and completing necessary applications.
Social Engagement: Opportunities to connect with others through various social activities and events.
One-on-One Wellness Visits: Personalized wellness visits to monitor and support individual health and well-being.
Telephone Check-Ins: Regular phone calls to check in on well-being and provide companionship.
Education Sessions: Informative sessions on various topics relevant to aging and health.
Our goal is to empower older adults and their caregivers by providing the support and services needed to live well at home.
Meet the Team
Candace Purcell
Manager
Candace Purcell joined York Care Centre in 2022 as the Community Outreach Coordinator and played a vital role in reopening the Adult Day Program. Candace graduated from St. Thomas University in 2019 with a double Major in Criminology & Gerontology.
Robyn MacCara
Administrative Assistant
Robyn is a recent graduate from St. Thomas University, where she majored in Gerontology. She is a familiar face at York Care Centre, having worked as an Activities Assistant and served as a Research Coordinator with the Centre for Innovation and Research in Aging (CIRA), playing a vital role in the 2RaceWithMe biking project.
Taylor Stewart
Wellness Coordinator
Taylor joined the York Care Centre team in 2023 as an Activity Coordinator in Birch Grove. She graduated from St. Thomas University in 2021 with a major in Gerontology. Her background includes a 5-month position as Regional Project Coordinator for the Alzheimer Society in the greater Fredericton area, where she fostered a passion for memory care, caregiver support, and reducing social isolation for older adults.
Contact Us
Are you 60 or older, living in Fredericton city limits, and looking for services to help you stay at home? We are here to assist you with a variety of services designed to enhance your quality of life and independence.
Are you 16 or older and seeking meaningful volunteer opportunities? Join our team and make a difference in the lives of older adults in our community.
Contact us today to learn more about our programs and how you can get involved.
Location
100 Sunset Drive
York Care Centre
Fredericton, NB
E3A 1A3
Contact
Phone: 506-444-4474
Email: NHWW@yorkcarecentre.ca
Upcoming Events
Lunch & Learn
📅 April 10 2025
⏰ 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
📍 York Care Centre, Friendship Centre
In the first session of our two-part education series, Nicole Leary, First Link Coordinator at the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick. Nicole will present “What is Dementia”.
Limited spaces are available — if you’re a current client or have an intake scheduled and would like to attend, contact us today! RSVP by calling 506-444-4474, emailing nhww@yorkcarecentre.ca, or in person during a wellness visit.
Past Events
In The News
August 19, 2024
Global News
Candace Purcell, Manager NHWW celebrating at the official launch of Nursing Home Without Walls at York Care Centre.
August 7, 2024
Shift – NB with Vanessa Vander Valk
Candace Purcell, Manager of Nursing Home Without Walls at York Care Centre speaks with CBC’s Clare MacKenzie about the launch of the program, on Fredericton’s north side.