Memorial at Edmonton General honours longtime staff member and resident
The Edmonton General has created Alice’s Corner to honour Alice Broomhall, a registered nurse who worked and lived on unit 4AB for many years.
January 9, 2025
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Enhancing suicide prevention training for staff in community mental health
Covenant Health’s Community Geriatric Psychiatry program is enhancing suicide prevention with new training and policies to better support seniors.
January 2, 2025
Volunteering is a family affair at St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital
Family members find fulfillment in volunteering together at St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital, where they contribute to the health and well-being of residents.
November 28, 2024
Preventing and treating pressure injuries in long-term care requires special treatment
Covenant Health uses strategies like the SSKIN+ protocol to prevent and treat pressure injuries, improving quality of life for long-term care residents.
November 21, 2024
Minds in Motion program makes physical and mental fitness fun for seniors at St. Mary's Health Care Centre
St. Mary’s Health Care Centre residents and community members in Trochu attest to the positive impact of a new physical and mental fitness program.
August 15, 2024
Fall prevention program is helping seniors at Evanston Summit live independently for as long as possible
Staff at Evanston Summit in Calgary are using the SAIL program to help residents prevent falls and preserve their independence.
June 20, 2024
Banff Mineral Springs Hospital enhances seniors’ quality of life through Meals on Wheels program
Banff Meals on Wheels offers nutritious, low-cost meals to senior citizens referred by hospitals across the Banff region, helping them remain self-sufficient.
June 13, 2024
Meet King Kan, volunteer, Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre
For more than seven years, King has used her passion for Tai Chi to enrich the lives of residents, leading to her nomination for a 2024 Covenant Mission Award.
April 16, 2024
Innovative dementia simulation training helps Grey Nuns staff understand and empathize with patients
Experiencing the challenges of dementia is equipping staff to provide person-centred care.
March 5, 2024
Program helps residents improve their sleep
Residents at St. Teresa Place in Calgary learn to practice leisure activities that promote sleep.
December 21, 2023
Volunteers give back to community through gardening program at Bonnyville Health Centre
Volunteers from Strathcona Resources support residents at Bonnyville Health Centre through gardening project.
September 21, 2023
Training program helps boost health care aides at Killam Health Centre
Program for health care aides combines on-the-job training with online learning provided by Norquest College.
September 7, 2023
Evolution of These Hands Expressive Art Exhibit
Exhibit helps clients of Community Geriatric Psychiatry Westmount Day program build confidence in their abilities.
August 30, 2023
Meet Nadine Verboa, music therapist, Youville Home
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
Funding for seniors’ health improves well-being
Support from the Covenant Foundation helps residents at Covenant sites across Alberta enjoy better quality of life.
June 15, 2023
Community comes together for resident’s 100th birthday celebration
Massive community response to Evanston Summit resident’s 100th birthday includes live performances, a record-breaking number of birthday cards, a trip of a life
June 8, 2023
Residents make lunches for kids in Calgary
Residents in Covenant Living and Covenant Care sites come together to make lunches for over 100 students as part of Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids.
May 16, 2023
BREATHE program pilot supports seniors’ well-being in acute care
A program being piloted with seniors who are patients at St. Joseph's General Hospital in Vegreville is helping to improve their well-being and quality of life.
April 12, 2023
Room for reconnection in multipurpose space
Multipurpose space at Youville Home brings seniors together and fosters community.
January 26, 2023
Christmas spirit spreads through Covenant sites
Covenant sites across Alberta help spread Christmas cheer for patients, residents and communities.
December 22, 2022
