TheKey Winnipeg

10/29/2026

Celebrating Our Caregivers of the Year! 🏆💙

At the heart of TheKey are the extraordinary caregivers who make a difference in the lives of our clients and families every day.

Tonight, we proudly celebrate our three Caregivers of the Year, representing the East, West, and Canada.

Their compassion, dedication, and commitment to excellence embody what TheKey is all about. They don’t just provide care. They build meaningful connections, bring comfort, and help others live better lives.

Congratulations to our 2026 Caregivers of the Year! You inspire us all.

10/28/2026

Balanced Care Method® in action! 👟

Who says Move More is just for our clients? Our team is embracing the Move More pillar of TheKey’s Balanced Care Method® and having a little fun along the way!

10/28/2026

Different by Design: the science behind how we care. 🔑

At this year’s TheKey Excellence Awards, Dr. Shadi Gholizadeh took the stage with a question: can home care really innovate?

Our answer is the Balanced Care Method®, six science-backed pillars built into every visit:
🏃 Move More
🧠 Flex Your Mind
🥗 Nourish & Hydrate
🤝 Connect With Others
✨ Engage With Joy & Purpose
😴 Sleep Well

When caregivers are set up for success, everyone wins: safer care, happier caregivers, and clients who don’t just get through the day, but live well.

Because there’s nothing ordinary about ordinary care. 💙

Learn more about in-home care with TheKey 👉 link in bio

10/27/2026

"When my family and I began the search for in-home care for my mom, we hoped to find a service that would offer her safety, comfort, and dignity. What we found in TheKey was something far more extraordinary." - Laura M.

The families who feel most confident in their decision are usually the ones who started looking before they had to.

If you've been through this search: what's one question you wish you'd asked earlier? Share it below for someone who's just starting.

10/22/2026

Poor sleep is not just part of getting older.

Three habits that help:

Morning daylight within an hour of waking
The same wake time every day, weekends included
A wind-down routine that starts before bed, not in it

The Sleep Well pillar of our Balanced Care Method® builds these into daily care.

Save this for tonight, then tell us which one would be hardest to keep. Comment 1, 2, or 3.

10/20/2026

15-minute breakfast that's good for your brain: Greek Yogurt Power Bowl.

Plain Greek yogurt, a handful of walnuts, sliced strawberries or blueberries, a spoonful of chia seeds, and a drizzle of honey. Layer and serve.

Omega-3s from the walnuts and chia, antioxidants from the berries, and protein to steady the morning. No stove, no cleanup.

Save this one and share your favorite easy breakfast in the comments.



Source: A Food Centric Life

This content is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with a physician or physical therapist before starting any new exercise or dietary routine.

10/15/2026

Meet Maria Rondalli, a TheKey caregiver in Palo Alto for over 12 years.

"To me, being a caregiver means ensuring people feel valued, respected, and treated as the independent adults they are."

That's what good care looks like. Not taking over, but making it possible to keep going.

Is there a caregiver in your life who deserves a thank you? Tag them below.

10/13/2026

Memory prompt for today: think back to the kitchen you grew up in.

What did it smell like on a Sunday? What was always on the counter? Who did the cooking, and what was their signature dish?

Reminiscence like this does more than feel good. Recalling detail, sequence, and sensory memory is real cognitive exercise, and it's a core part of the Flex Your Mind pillar of our Balanced Care Method®.

Answer in the comments, then ask a parent or grandparent the same question. Their answer might surprise you.

10/08/2026

One move that supports balance and leg strength at any age: the sit-to-stand.

Sit toward the front of a sturdy chair. Feet flat, hands on your thighs or the armrests. Stand slowly, then sit slowly. Five in a row, twice a day. Hold onto something steady if you need to.

It's National Physical Therapy Month, a good time to build one simple habit. Save this one and tag someone who should try it with you.



This content is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with a physician or physical therapist before starting any new exercise or dietary routine.

10/07/2026

TheKeyMatch™ is our proprietary framework for shaping the full home care experience. We integrate cognitive, physical, and emotional considerations to personalize care plans and match caregivers aligned with each client's needs, personality and lifestyle.

01/31/2025

It's time to explore your care options.

The best time to look into older adult care is before an issue arises. This gives you and your loved one plenty of time to examine your options and determine what is the best fit.

At TheKey, we're driven by a desire to help older adults age safely and comfortably at home—and we'd love to tell you why! We offer a free phone consultation to discuss your care options and how we can support your family in this next phase of life. It's the fastest way to get accurate answers to all your questions.

Don't wait! Schedule your free consultation on our website today: https://thekey.ca/getting-started

01/29/2025

If your mom or dad gets upset when you bring up the idea of home care, it’s time to try a different approach. Here are three expert strategies that can make all the difference:

1. Reframe the issue
2. Emphasize how home care can help them remain independent
3. Involve them in the process

Get expert help on how to implement these strategies in our Learning Centre: https://thekey.ca/learning-center/parents-accept-home-care

If your mom or dad gets upset when you bring up the idea of home care, it’s time to try a different approach. Here are three expert strategies that can make all the difference.

01/27/2025

Does your care agency have a world-class team of experts at its helm?

At TheKey, we know the value of expert, science-backed information, so we created the Scientific Advisory Board. Made up of experts from several age-related fields, this team advises our in-house experts and guides the direction of our services and programs with the latest research in the industry.

Experience the difference our experts can make for your loved one: https://thekey.ca/about-us/care-team

01/24/2025

We understand post-hospitalization care needs.

Bringing a loved one home from the hospital is exciting and scary. Our Hospital-to-Home service is designed to make the process simpler and recovery smoother. Before your loved one ever leaves the hospital, we'll speak to their care team and create a care plan that includes services such as:

✅ Medication management
✅ Transportation and mobility support
✅ Personal care and hygiene assistance
✅ Home cleanliness and safety
✅ Companionship

Get all the details about our Hospital-to-Home Care today: https://thekey.ca/our-services/hospital-to-home

01/22/2025

Are you considering hiring a caregiver on your own?

It may seem simpler to hire privately instead of working with an agency, but the opposite is usually true. Finding a high-quality caregiver requires an extensive hiring process, so here's what you can expect:

1. Reviewing applications
2. Scheduling & conducting interviews
3. Contacting references & running background checks
6. Setting up a payment system that includes Social Security, Medicare, and tax withholdings
7. Arranging for Disability, Worker's Compensation, and Liability insurance

And that's just to get your caregiver started. When you work with an agency like TheKey, we do it all for you. Plus, we manage our caregivers and handle scheduling conflicts and performance management.

Ready to learn how working with an agency can simplify your search for a caregiver? Head to our website to get started: https://thekey.ca/learning-center/challenges-hiring-caregiver-directly

You might think it’s easier to hire a caregiver for your loved one on your own rather than turning to an agency for help. But, in fact, the exact opposite may be true. Here’s what families looking for a private caregiver need to know.

01/20/2025

How can gardening improve your loved one's health?

Gardening is a fun way to get your loved one moving more. One in three people over age 75 don't engage in any physical activity, so simple activities like walking, stretching, and gardening can make a big impact on their health and well-being.

The caregivers at TheKey work with your loved one to find activities that spark joy, so exercising doesn't feel like a chore.

Find out how the Balanced Care Method™ can impact your loved one's quality of life: https://thekey.ca/balanced-care-method

01/17/2025

Over 50 percent of older adults with some type of cognitive impairment never receive a formal diagnosis from their doctor. But the challenges that family caregivers face are real, with or without a diagnosis.

The journey of caring for someone with dementia can feel uncertain, but you’re not alone. At TheKey, we provide compassionate care that helps your loved one live safely and with dignity at home. Our trained caregivers support them in maintaining a sense of connection and meaning, no matter what stage of dementia they’re in.

👉 Learn more about our person centred approach to dementia care: https://thekey.ca/our-services/alzheimers-and-dementia

01/15/2025

Is sleep a challenge for your loved one with dementia?

As dementia progresses, sleep disturbances can worsen symptoms like memory loss, confusion, and anxiety. Poor sleep impacts both the person with dementia and their caregivers.

Want to learn how to improve sleep for those living with dementia? Simple strategies, along with in-home care, can make a big difference. Visit our Learning Centre to dive deeper into this important topic: https://thekey.ca/learning-center/dementia-and-sleep

Learn more about the connection between dementia and sleep issues, including practical tips to improve sleep and how in-home dementia care can help.

01/13/2025

Have you heard about the Balanced Care Method™?

It's our proprietary approach to caregiving that goes above and beyond the norm. Here are 3 facts that make it stand out:

1. The Balanced Care Method™ focuses on overall health through 6 pillars of wellness.
2. It's based on the idea that everyone can improve their wellness and quality of life at any age.
3. It isn't the easiest way of doing things, but it is worth it!

Every older adult can experience more joy and wellness with this 360-degree approach. Learn how it can help your loved one today: https://thekey.ca/balanced-care-method

01/10/2025

As a family caregiver, your schedule is busy enough.

Hiring a caregiver privately means you're responsible for scheduling, filling shifts when a caregiver is sick, and addressing any issues that arise with the quality of their care. All of that adds up quickly, and it's common to find it all overwhelming.

Hiring an agency like TheKey allows you to let all of that go. Our team handles everything—even finding another caregiver to fill in when your regular caregiver is unavailable—so you can focus on the other things that need your time and attention.

Schedule a consultation today and let us handle the stress of caregiving: https://thekey.ca/getting-started