Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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Ryan and Colleen Jershy have opened a Home Instead location in Leamington.
Local couple launches in-home care for seniors Katherine Burton-Urban and her husband, John, are the proprietors at Cellar Door Wines in Wheatley. The pair recently obtained a grant from Chatham-Kent to upgrade their website and create an online store.
Wheatley winemakers take advantage of Chatham-Kent grant
WHEATLEY — Like so many small businesses, Cellar Door Wines, of Wheatley has struggled with trying to do business in these changing and busy times, not to mention keeping up with the COVID-19 struggle. Owners John Urban and Katherine Burton-Urban knew they had to re-adjust their business model to navigate through these difficulties but just weren’t sure how to take that first step. A few months ago, they were introduced to Chatham-Kent Digital Main Street Grant Program. The program helps fund small local businesses towards creating or enhancing their digital presence. The Urbans knew this was just what they needed. They decided to apply for funds to create a website with an online store. Irene, one of their representatives, approached John and Katherine with the
idea. “At first, we were a little intimidated, but she was charming, warm and professional, in helping us to achieve our goal,” said John. “A few weeks later, we were delighted to find out that we had received the grant.” The result of that grant application is www.ordercellardoorwines.com, an online store where customers can easily order their favourite selections of wine right from their phone or computer, then come in for their bottling session once their wine is ready. The streamlined workflow will help them make more great wine than ever before. “We are so excited to see how this will help Cellar Door weather the storms of owning a small business as we continue to provide our customers with good wine at an affordable price,” added Katherine.
LEAMINGTON – Home Instead, a leading home care provider across Canada, has opened a new location to improve access for seniors who need in-home care in Leamington. The new location, within the Leamington Medical Village at 197 Talbot Street West, Unit 208, will provide increased service to meet the region’s growing demand for home care, allowing seniors to remain independent and in their own homes for as long as possible. Owners Colleen and Ryan Jershy are looking forward to having a formal footprint in Leamington. Operating out of their Windsor/Essex office, the Jershy’s have already been providing care to a number of seniors in the Leamington community over the last 11 years. With the need for home-based care
growing, the move to provide more localized service fills an important gap for local seniors and their families. “The past year has made it clear there is a strong need for quality in-home care,” said Colleen. “It was important for us to make an investment in the Leamington community to provide more options for in-home care to local seniors.” To help them serve the community, Colleen and Ryan are looking to hire passionate, local individuals to fill caregiving positions. Many compassionate and caring individuals inspired to help others have found a caregiving career particularly rewarding. “Caregiving is simply doing things to enhance the quality of life for older adults and help keep them independent
for as long as possible,” added Colleen. “We like to say that it takes a special person to become a Home Instead Caregiver — not a special degree. It can be a rewarding career for individuals from every walk of life and age group.” The increased need for home care has turned caregiving into a growth sector, with in-home care positions skyrocketing during a time many industries are posting record job losses. “Hospitals and clinics are overwhelmed,” said Ryan. “Professional caregivers can serve as an extension of the healthcare system and play a critical role in keeping vulnerable seniors safe and healthy from the comfort of their own home.” To learn more about Home Instead visit homeinstead.com/3054 or call 226-918-5786.
