Dulcina Hospice resident Joyce Morrison recounts an eventful life
Dulcina Hospice resident Joyce Morrison talks about family, companionship and the pleasures of life while in hospice care.
April 12, 2024
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Living authentically in long-term care
Shawn Mccreight's journey of living authentically as a gay man in long-term care has had an impact on LGBTQ2S+ acceptance.
November 16, 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
St. Therese Villa recognition
St. Therese Villa was recently voted by residents as one of the top three seniors living complex in the annual Best of the Best competition.
March 11, 2022
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
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
Living through two pandemics
Bonnyville resident Lorna Loose, 101, reflects on the challenges of living through the Spanish flu and COVID-19.
August 24, 2020
Courtyard visits bring residents and families together again
Residents at Centre de Santé Saint-Thomas, a long-term care centre in Edmonton, were delighted to take part in outdoor visits with family members recently.
May 13, 2020
Killam appreciation messages
Killam Health Centre residents created beautiful signs to send love to friends and family who may not be able to visit during COVID-19, and to thank staff.
May 12, 2020
A ceremony that symbolized togetherness
Staff at St. Martha’s Place, a long-term care facility within the Banff Springs Mineral Hospital, got a little more creative with their residents.
May 9, 2020
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
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
A lifelong calling for the Grey Nuns of Alberta
Several Sisters from the Sisters of Charity (Grey Nuns of Alberta) continue to serve while living as residents at Youville Home in St. Albert.
July 23, 2018
Quadriplegic artist uses the sun to create works of art
Norman Shewchuk is a quadriplegic who creates works of art by wood burning images like his favourite hockey player, Connor McDavid.
July 18, 2018
Volunteering where you live
Meet four continuing care centre residents who are helping as volunteers to make their homes better for all.
April 18, 2018
