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
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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
Training program helps boost health care aides at Killam Health Centre
September 7, 2023
Evolution of These Hands Expressive Art Exhibit
Evolution of These Hands Expressive Art Exhibit
August 30, 2023
Meet Nadine Verboa
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
Thanks to virtual reality technology, John Miller can travel without ever leaving home.
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
Giving residents an enchanted Christmas
Team at St. Mary's Health Centre in Trochu goes above and beyond to give residents and visitors a festive experience.
December 5, 2022
New butterfly therapy project takes flight
A new form of therapy using butterflies has been introduced to residents of St. Teresa Place.
September 15, 2022
Saying goodbye
Grey Nuns hospital staff helped Dwayne and Greta Roth say goodbye. Married 65 years, the couple died of COVID-19.
June 2, 2022
New technology empowers residents with dementia
A special technology at Villa Marie is helping residents with dementia connect with pleasant memories.
May 12, 2022
Volunteer gives back after receiving “great care”
Jim Washington and his dog, Nova, expanded their pet therapy visits from the Grey Nuns to include the Edmonton General after his patient experience.
April 25, 2022
