Nursing home program expands to Miramichi

Nursing Homes Without Walls launches on Friday at Shannex Losier Hall facility

The Nursing Homes Without Walls program was officially launched on Friday at the Shannex Losier Hall facility. On hand for the launch were (from left) program founder Suzanne Dupuis-Blanchard, Shannex Miramichi regional nursing home services manager Jeff Swaine, seniors navigator Tammy Malley, Miramichi MLA Michelle Conroy, Miramichi deputy mayor Paddy Quinn, provincial Seniors Minister Kathy Bockus, Miramichi Bay-Neguac MLA Réjean Savoie, Miramichi Mayor Adam Lordon, and Miramichi councillor Veronique Arsenault. (Photo: Submitted)

A program aimed at improving seniors’ lives as they age in their homes is now offered in the Miramichi area.

The Nursing Homes Without Walls initiative was officially rolled out before several dignitaries and local seniors on Friday at the Shannex Losier Hall facility in Chatham Head.

The program is geared toward people aged 60 and older and ensures they and their families have access to services and information related to aging in place. It also is meant to address social isolation and loneliness through social health initiatives.