Embracing change in rural care
Rural health care faces unique challenges. Covenant Health teams are focused on improving seniors access, and keeping seniors connected to their communities.
November 8, 2021
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New collaboration seeks public input on the future of aging
The Covenant family is reshaping seniors' care in Canada through the CourAGE initiative, which invites stakeholders to help reimagine aging in the country.
October 21, 2021
Planning for the unexpected
Knowledge of palliative care empowers people to make decisions about their future medical care, removing the burden from family members.
October 12, 2021
Patients and families find comfort in the garden
Patients and families find comfort in the memorial garden at Dulcina Hospice at St. Marguerite Manor in Calgary.
September 23, 2021
Residents connect with teens through online game
An online version of the popular game show Jeopardy is bringing together residents at Covenant Living’s Evanston Summit and student volunteers every week.
September 21, 2021
Youville Home resident gives back through woodworking
Doug Worsley, a Youville Home resident, built a red cedar garden cart for a health care aide and volunteer who creates beautiful outdoor spaces for residents.
September 14, 2021
Sticks and stones for spiritual health
At the Grey Nuns Community Hospital chaplains use unconventional tools to support patients’ spiritual health while in hospital.
August 31, 2021
Residents cycle worldwide without leaving home
Cycling group improves mood and provides physical and social benefits for residents at St. Teresa Place.
July 22, 2021
Bicycling program benefits residents
A new bicycling program at Covenant Care’s Holy Cross Manor and St. Marguerite Manor benefits residents.
July 6, 2021
Gardening connects residents
Gardening club at St. Teresa Place connects residents with childhood memories, nature, and each other
June 10, 2021
Cats provide companionship for residents
St. Mary’s introduces robotic kittens to their recreation therapy program for rural dementia residents.
June 7, 2021
Gaming system for those with dementia
Covenant Care pilots a gaming system from the Netherlands to benefit residents with dementia.
April 29, 2021
Volunteers make textured sleeves to comfort patients
Grey Nuns Community Hospital volunteers have made around 100 fidget sleeves to calm and comfort patients with dementia.
April 20, 2021
Supporting our seniors' mental health
Covenant Health’s community geriatric program applies learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic and prepares for an increase in mental health needs and elder abuse.
April 19, 2021
Technology pilot helps residents stay active and connected
Residents at Covenant Care sites stay connected through live-streaming technology that allows them to enjoy activities virtually in their suites.
March 4, 2021
Seniors reignite young love
Kathryn Clark and Calvin Peppard enjoy married life together at St. Teresa Place, decades after they first met in Nova Scotia.
February 11, 2021
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
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
