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
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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
Lifting seniors' spirits through music
A chaplain uses music to connect and have conversations that lift the spirits at Saint-Thomas Centre, a Covenant Care supportive living facility.
July 2, 2019
Gardening together
Kids from Steinhauer School join the residents of St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital for a day of gardening.
June 20, 2019
Male seniors at increased risk of suicide
Canadian male seniors aged 80 and older have a higher risk of suicide than the average population.
June 10, 2019
Residents prepare school lunches for kids in need
Lethbridge students in need benefit from school lunches prepared by residents and patients at St. Therese Villa, St. Michael’s Health Centre and Martha’s House.
June 3, 2019
Research with therapy rabbit looks at easing loneliness and isolation
Residents with dementia are part of animal therapy research at Youville Home.
May 8, 2019
