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
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The future of senior care
Zayna Khayat, future strategist and author of The Future of Aging, on how COVID-19 is accelerating, delaying or reversing trends in aging and senior care.
February 21, 2020
Romance blossoms in assisted living
A couple in Lethbridge meets and falls in love at Martha’s House. They continue to live there, but now as newlyweds.
February 13, 2020
The cost of freedom
Second World War veteran George Lacquement, 95, shares his story in his final days at Bonnyville Health Centre.
February 3, 2020
Sessions help families navigate Alzheimer’s
Villa Caritas staff and physicians developed education sessions when they noticed there were few resources to guide families impacted by dementia.
January 30, 2020
Connecting with someone who has dementia
Along with affecting an individual's cognition, behaviour and emotions, dementia can make it more difficult to connect with someone who has the disease.
January 23, 2020
Pilot provides free meal delivery to patients recovering at home
This collaborative pilot with Meals On Wheels and the Grey Nuns Community Hospital supports adults over 60 in the metro Edmonton area.
January 20, 2020
Recreation assistant shows she truly sees residents through art
Edmonton General recreation assistant, Jennie Vegt, draws portraits of the residents she cares for to show that she sees them.
January 18, 2020
Creating a new care experience for seniors
Covenant senior leaders share their thoughts on creating a new care experience for seniors.
January 11, 2020
Invest in yourself
Explore some simple ways to practice self-care to enhance your mental health and wellness. It begins with being self-aware.
January 9, 2020
Spa-like experience for Foyer Lacombe residents
Hospice and long-term care residents enjoy a spa-like experience at Foyer Lacombe.
December 2, 2019
Residents help plan menu
Cuisine Conversations helps residents and families enjoy their favourite foods.
November 22, 2019
Who's caring for the caregiver?
Increasing numbers of Canadians are providing care for family members.
October 21, 2019
Navigating the dementia journey
A monthly group at St. Teresa Place in Calgary provides families with the education and support they need to care for a loved one with dementia.
October 16, 2019
Being grateful benefits long-term residents
Weekly gratitude group at St. Teresa Place helps long-term care residents build community and stay positive.
October 3, 2019
New toolkit helps transform seniors' care
New capacity assessment toolkit helps transform seniors' care in Alberta and beyond.
September 26, 2019
Flexible care model transforms seniors' care in the Killam community
George Gascoyne, a Killam Health Centre resident, is looking forward to his own private suite in a new, home-like resident care building designed to provide fle
September 17, 2019
A serving of food and friendship
A pilot dinner program is helping seniors connect in Trochu.
September 12, 2019
Looking back on a life well lived
Mary Homenick is 105 years old. She credits her family and friends for helping her to live a long and happy life.
September 4, 2019
Teddies ease anxiety for dementia patients
Teddy bears provide relief and reduce anxiety among dementia patients who are being cared for in the emergency room.
August 28, 2019
