How Your Kids Can Support Older Family Members
During the transition to home care, the focus is often on how adults can support the care of their elderly parents and family members. However, there is much that an entire family can do to show love for their elders, including kids of all ages. This helps strengthen generational bonds and makes this time…
Kids Activities, November 2020
Enjoy these free printable activity sheets for the month of November. This month, learn the parts of a seed, and help the miner match their safety equipment!
Speak Up About Prostate Health With Family
Do you know someone who has grown out their mustache for “No-Shave” November? Its meaning goes deeper than just their hair follicles! All over the world, people grow out their mustaches in November to raise awareness for male health, especially when it comes to prostate cancer. Whether you grow out your own mustache or…
Meal Prep for A Loved One’s Independence During Home care
Meal prep is a great way to free up your time, but it can also help with an elderly family member’s independence. By preparing a number of meals in advance for the next week (or month), you gain valuable hours throughout the day that would otherwise go to cooking. You can also use meal…
Are Superfoods heroes in the fight against cancer?
Do foods have superpowers? In the fight against cancer, you might have heard that they do. There are several foods that experts consider “superfoods,” which they used to describe food that contains a super-helping of beneficial nutrients. What are these foods, and how do they help us in a fight against the villain of…
10 Twists on Retro Games for all Generations
If you’re a family with multiple generations under one roof, chances are you’ve had some disagreements about what types of games are the most fun. For older generations, Fortnight can seem as foreign as Monopoly might be to young kids. Here are some fun twists on classic games that will make them new for…
Minitonas, Manitoba: Northern Gateway to Duck Mountain
Just North of Duck Mountain Park in Manitoba, Canada, lies the community of Minitonas. An integral part of the Nutrien network, the residents of Minitonas are largely focused on agriculture and forestry for their work, but they know how to have fun, too! Outdoor activities are the highlight of any visit to this town,…
Helping Habitat for Humanity in Loveland, Colorado
We love seeing how much the Nutrien family cares about their local communities! On a chilly day in early September, members of the Nutrien team from the Loveland, Colorado offices, pitched in to help their local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Organized by employee-led groups Women in Nutrien (WIN), Military Strong, Young Professionals Network,…
Look for the Warning Signs of Pancreatic Cancer
November is well known for “No-Shave November,” a movement that calls attention to men’s health and cancer awareness. It’s also a month that brings awareness to a very common and deadly cancer that affects all genders and ages: Pancreatic Cancer. Pancreatic cancer may not make it to the “top ten” list of most common…
Supporting a Family Member with a New Cancer Diagnosis
There’s no way around it, learning about a diagnosis of a family member with cancer is hard. You might feel confused about what to do for them. You may even experience feelings of fear and anxiety, but none more than they are feeling, themselves. Here are some ideas on how to best support your…