Going green
Valerie Tanasiuk's love of the environment led to a hospital-wide recycling program.
April 23, 2018
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Volunteering where you live
Meet four continuing care centre residents who are helping as volunteers to make their homes better for all.
April 18, 2018
Piano player hears how he lifts spirits
Volunteer Juston Whaling plays piano at Misericordia Community Hospital four times a week. He's been playing by ear for more than four decades.
April 16, 2018
Residents enjoy homelike approach to meals
Dementia residents at St. Michael's Health Centre are enjoying a homelike approach to meals thanks to the CHOICE+ program.
April 10, 2018
Emergency response in a mountain town
Banff Hospital’s emergency medical teams deal with high levels of patient trauma, long distances and backcountry rescue
March 21, 2018
Patients receive at-home rehabilitation with a click of a mouse
Camrose team is the first in Alberta to offer home-based, real-time video conferencing using Skype for Business.
March 21, 2018
Healthy cooking for one
Many people live alone at some point in their lives. Healthy cooking for one can seem like challenge. It doesn’t have to be when you plan ahead.
March 19, 2018
Family presence during life-saving measures
Family members have the choice to be in the room with a Family Presence Facilitator while staff perform CPR or other resuscitation on their loved ones.
February 26, 2018
Tai chi improves well-being of Edmonton General residents
Residents find health benefits through tai chi offered at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre.
February 16, 2018
Seven tips to become more positive
Do you want to become more optimistic? You can! Start making the change with these easy steps.
February 7, 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
Five effective steps to proper hand cleaning
Hand washing is the single most effective way to stop the spread of germs. It involves five simple but yet effective steps to protect yourself and your family
January 29, 2018
Keeping steady
The Sara Stedy increases the amount of exercise and rehab patients receive daily.
January 24, 2018
Hospice provides meaningful end-of-life care
Dulcina Hospice involves families in the care of their loved one
January 22, 2018
Seniors learn to age well through new integrated care model
The Seniors’ Community Hub helps seniors learn how to age well and provides holistic care for those living with frailty.
January 18, 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
“Busy blankets” calm residents with dementia
Busy blankets have different textures and stimulating features that calm agitation and restlessness for residents living with dementia.
January 8, 2018
