Helping residents celebrate Christmas
Healthcare staff and volunteers find creative ways to spread the holiday spirit for patients in hospital and residents in long-term care during COVID-19.
December 23, 2020
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A legacy of giving back
Trochu pioneer Margaret Stankievech, who lives at the seniors' lodge in St. Mary's Health Care Centre, helps other lodge residents live their best lives.
November 17, 2020
Navigating long-term care with Alzheimer's disease
Most people moving into a long-term care facility come from a hospital or transfer from another facility, where they've been a short period of time.
November 9, 2020
Residents stay in their community as their needs change
Killam's Campus of Caring provides supportive living, long-term care and dementia care, allowing residents to age in place as care is adapted to their needs.
November 3, 2020
Building a community through independent living
Seniors form new friendships and enjoy independence at Covenant Living’s Evanston Summit.
October 23, 2020
Honouring residents with choice
From picking paint colours to deciding when to eat breakfast, the Living Our Values approach offers residents more personal choice in Covenant Health continuin
October 20, 2020
Busting myths about aging
Care of the elderly physicians discuss the facts and the myths surrounding aging and provide insight into aging well.
September 14, 2020
Creating a beautiful paper garden
Children create paper art while visiting residents at St. Martha’s Place in Banff during COVID-19.
August 19, 2020
Overcoming the challenges of COVID-19 in long-term care
Healthcare teams in long-term care work together to find solutions and support residents and families during COVID-19.
August 6, 2020
Finding the right fit
Occupational therapist Sheren Cherri used a virtual assessment to fit a resident at Mary Immaculate Care Centre for a new wheelchair.
July 27, 2020
Comfort through an apron
Volunteers sew activity aprons to provide purpose and comfort for residents with dementia at St. Therese Villa in Lethbridge.
July 6, 2020
Horses bring joy to Youville Home residents
Bringing horses to Youville Home is a creative way to keep residents engaged and uplifted when many of their regular recreational activities have had to be adju
June 4, 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
#PlankTheCurvechallenge raises funds
An Edmonton woman, inspired by her grandfather in long-term care, has launched a social media campaign, #PlankTheCurveChallenge, to raise funds for Covenant Hea
May 25, 2020
Getting creative about staying active
Creative therapy benefits seniors' mental and physical health.
May 11, 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
Finding better balance
Strengthening and balance exercises can help older people avoid falls
March 23, 2020
Wishes do come true
Edmonton General Continuing Care residents on unit 7Y were transported to Hawaii by watching Polynesian dancers perform for them.
February 27, 2020
