Building a community through independent living
Seniors form new friendships and enjoy independence at Covenant Living’s Evanston Summit.
October 23, 2020
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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
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
