Antigonish and Area Homemaker Service

05/15/2026

Personal Alert systems are a valuable way to maintain independence! From the On the Move watch with GPS location capabilities and Caregiver app, to a basic fall pendant, today's options are discrete and modern. Our Manager of Community Development and Support even had a chance to try the bling! https://www.northwoodcare.ca/intouch

05/14/2026

Marion, LPN Supervisor, brings the care to Home Care! From lugging mops and buckets to getting the paperwork done, her indomitable spirit and sense of humour are a force for good.

05/08/2026

Memory Monday, Stitching Circle, AND Armchair Travel! Antigonish Town Library has many accessible activities for all ages and interests. Bring yourself, a neighbour, or a loved one to enjoy some time in community.

The public library system serving Antigonish and Pictou Counties. Access books, eBooks, services, programs, digital collections and more. Free membership.

05/06/2026

Meet Peaches, our newest addition to the office staff. Peaches is a Companion Pet that purrs, meows, moves and runs on batteries. We hope to have more friends for Peaches soon so that clients can benefit from a furry companion. Pop in and say hello!

04/30/2026

Summer Student Opportunity! What a wonderful way to gain skills while making a difference in your community. Apply today!

Northwood is hiring an Antigonish - Administrative Clerk (Grant) - Term Part Time Position (8 Weeks). Learn about this opportunity and apply!

04/27/2026

No age limits- no fitness levels- all movement welcome! Moving on our own, with family, or with friends keeps us connected and improves overall health. What a wonderful initiative Make Your Move Antigonish

🌸 Something BIG (and fun!) is coming to the Municipality of the County of Antigonish this spring…

From May 9 to June 30, our community will be joining others across Nova Scotia for the Make Your Move Community Movement Challenge — a friendly initiative all about simple, everyday movement, connection and community pride 💙

The challenge is delivered through the Wellnify.ai app and supported by the Healthy Tomorrow Foundation, making it easy to take part wherever you are.

No fitness level required. No pressure. Just move in ways that work for you.
🚶‍♀️ Walk
🌱 Get outside
🤝 Help a neighbour
💛 Connect with your community

Participation is FREE and open to teens and up, and all abilities.

Registration details are coming soon — stay tuned!

Follow this page so you don’t miss updates, tips, local events and ways to get involved.

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04/24/2026

Did you know about the Community Bed Loan Program? It loans hospital-type beds, delivered and assembled in your home, to eligible Nova Scotians.

The Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP), also known as the Community Bed Loan Program, provides hospital-type beds to eligible Nova Scotians who need specialized beds in their homes.

04/24/2026

First Link is the first step to finding a community of support! The Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia has a host of welcoming and supportive resources available.

If you're affected by dementia, know you are not alone. The Alzheimer Society is your First Link to a community of support, expertise and more.

04/16/2026

Plant a seed for Home Support!

Are you planning your garden for spring? Consider planting a little bit extra to share with the community cupboard at Northwood Antigonish! We will distribute in community.... nothing beats the crunch of that first snap pea from the garden.

08/22/2024

We are hiring! Call us today for more information 😀