Courtyard visits bring residents and families together again
Residents at Centre de Santé Saint-Thomas, a long-term care centre in Edmonton, were delighted to take part in outdoor visits with family members recently.
May 13, 2020
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Killam appreciation messages
Killam Health Centre residents created beautiful signs to send love to friends and family who may not be able to visit during COVID-19, and to thank staff.
May 12, 2020
Getting creative about staying active
Creative therapy benefits seniors' mental and physical health.
May 11, 2020
Coping with moral distress
Many people are experiencing moral distress as they provide care to others during COVID-19.
May 11, 2020
A ceremony that symbolized togetherness
Staff at St. Martha’s Place, a long-term care facility within the Banff Springs Mineral Hospital, got a little more creative with their residents.
May 9, 2020
Meet Lyn Beddoes
Chaplain Lyn Beddoes is still supporting patients, families and staff at the Misericordia Community Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 8, 2020
Preserving your mental wellness during a pandemic
Stuck at home during COVID? We’ve got some coping strategies.
May 7, 2020
Former midwife delivers baby in hospital parking lot
Former midwife puts skills to good use
May 6, 2020
Coping with stress during COVID-19
Tips and resources for physicians and other front-line healthcare workers coping with stress during COVID-19
May 5, 2020
Meet Rashida Hamir
The pandemic has changed Rashida's work on many levels, but she is doing tasks she would have never dreamt of doing and learning new things.
May 4, 2020
Holistic care in emergency
A holistic approach to helping seniors who come to the Misericordia Community Hospital emergency department is connecting them with community supports and helpi
May 3, 2020
Vehicle parade connects residents and families
St. Joseph's Home organized a vehicle parade to connect residents and their loved ones during COVID-19.
April 28, 2020
Volunteers find new ways to give
Misericordia and Grey Nuns Community Hospital volunteers have sewn hundreds of masks for staff and patients.
April 23, 2020
Horse visits spark happy memories for residents
Long-term care residents enjoy visits with horses, which help them reconnect with their past, thanks to the volunteer work by a Covenant Health staff member.
April 21, 2020
Staying connected
How to remain socially connected while staying physically apart during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 16, 2020
Online Easter service
People seeking spiritual comfortable can turn to an online Holy Week Reflection service created by Covenant Health spiritual care team members.
April 9, 2020
Stressed? Meditation may help
When we are stressed we need to use tools, such as meditation, to help us find a calmer state so that we can better face life’s challenges.
April 2, 2020
Finding better balance
Strengthening and balance exercises can help older people avoid falls
March 23, 2020
Using mindfulness to deal with difficult emotions
Practicing mindfulness can help us when we are dealing with difficult emotions.
March 2, 2020
