Meet Rachel Meunier, licensed practical nurse, Youville Home
Rachel Meunier’s kindness toward residents and colleagues has led to her being nominated for Covenant’s 2024 Mission Award for Compassion.
March 26, 2024
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A helping hand for final journeys
Death doulas provide consistent, caring companionship for people at end of life.
August 3, 2023
Meet Nadine Verboa
Music can move us physically, mentally and emotionally, and that’s just what Nadine Verboa, a certified music therapist at Youville Home, aims to do.
July 18, 2023
Room for reconnection in multipurpose space
Multipurpose space at Youville Home brings seniors together and fosters community.
January 26, 2023
Youville Home resident gives back through woodworking
Doug Worsley, a Youville Home resident, built a red cedar garden cart for a health care aide and volunteer who creates beautiful outdoor spaces for residents.
September 14, 2021
Remembering a legacy of work by two Sisters
Sister Marguerite Letourneau and Sister Mary Ellen O’Neill are remembered for helping others during their decades of service.
October 6, 2020
Health care aides double as hair stylists for residents during COVID-19
During COVID-19, Youville Home residents are happy to get their hair done because “When you look good, you feel good”
June 1, 2020
Residents help plan menu
Cuisine Conversations helps residents and families enjoy their favourite foods.
November 22, 2019
Research with therapy rabbit looks at easing loneliness and isolation
Residents with dementia are part of animal therapy research at Youville Home.
May 8, 2019
Honour guard celebrates the life of a resident
The Honour Guard at Youville Home honours the person who has died, giving an opportunity to comfort family members who are present, and supports grieving staff.
March 11, 2019
Fostering family involvement in long-term care
Family members wanting to assist those in long-term care are getting help through a video pilot project.
January 10, 2019
A lifelong calling for the Grey Nuns of Alberta
Several Sisters from the Sisters of Charity (Grey Nuns of Alberta) continue to serve while living as residents at Youville Home in St. Albert.
July 23, 2018
Therapy rabbit becomes part of the Youville Home care team
A therapy rabbit at Youville Home has transformed a resident with dementia and has a significant therapeutic effect on other residents.
February 5, 2018
Leaving smiles and good moods behind
SIGIS daycare operates at Youville Home in St. Albert. The children have a positive impact the well-being of the seniors who live there.
January 10, 2018
