Nurse Next Door by Peri Hayes Tammy Bale is the Owner and Director of the local Nurse Next Door, an esteemed franchise since 2001. She has been involved with the business since 2013, acquiring her position in 2015. Tammy had worked in long-term and community care, transitioning to work in medical administration and earnestly admitting that she consequently missed directly providing care. Tammy enthusiastically shares, “I was looking to get back into the field, and it wasn’t until I was sitting across from the previous owner that I really felt drawn to this company. Nurse Next Door provides care the way it should be. The previous owner was passionate about what they did, putting the care back into health care. This aligned with me perfectly, and was what I had been missing.” Tammy is experienced with their case design and management, as well as HR. She voices with gratitude, “It’s been almost ten years, and I can’t believe it. We have an amazing team, and I love going to work. Our core value is called ‘Admire People’. This applies to our clients and families, as well as our team.” Tammy expresses her joy in feeling sincerely appreciated, supported and valued, with this energy flowing through the Nurse Next Door family of approximately 55 members on staff. “We all have it in us to give,” Tammy emphasizes. A facet of the business with which some may be unfamiliar is their transportation and accompaniment services. This resource includes driving clients to physician appointments, advocating for the individual and conducting notes throughout the process, while offering comfort through the presence of a caregiver. Moreover, this service entails accompanying clients to a variety of activities — such as funerals, weddings, or vacations — as a means to provide assistance and medical care along the journey. Thus, the multi-faceted Nurse Next Door is available to transport loved ones to celebrations, pouring their care into the details and providing peace of mind. “For example, we’ll get Grandma ready, bring her to the wedding and have her taken care of. Not a lot of agencies do that,” Tammy proudly highlights.
While accommodations can be coordinated relatively quickly, scheduling in advance is appreciated. Facilitating support through holistic resources, Tammy assures that their services are accessible for clients of all ages; working with children services, foster families, pediatric clients, RESPITE and more. Nurse Next Door is located at 300 South Edgeware Road, Unit #123. Connect with their local office number at 519-203-2003, or email london@nursenextdoor.com.
Boomers and Beyond Elgin January-February 2025 cover Jim and Amy Collins of Harvest Hands Canada are on hand with many volunteers distributing food to those in need after the holidays at the Horton Market. Photo by Geoff Rae
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