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Connecting with someone who has dementia

This year, about 25,000 Canadians will be diagnosed with some form of dementia. The disease, which causes cognitive decline, can affect ...

January 23, 2020

Pilot provides free meal delivery to patients recovering at home

Grey Nuns Community Hospital partners with Meals on Wheels to help ease people’s transition home

January 20, 2020

Spiritual care through expressive arts

The bone cancer came back so aggressively that doctors cancelled her surgery. Chaplain Deborah Kirkpatrick met with the woman to provide ...

January 16, 2020

Small gestures, big impact

Showing others you care can make a significant difference

January 13, 2020

Invest in yourself

Self-care is a necessity and doesn’t have to cost much

January 9, 2020

Tai chi is ‘medication in motion’

Ancient martial art strengthens brains and bodies as we age

January 6, 2020

Managing diabetes during the holidays

5 tips to help enjoy one of the most sugary times of the year

December 19, 2019

Christmas celebration honours life on palliative unit

Edmonton General palliative residents and families celebrate their last Christmas together

December 18, 2019

Seniors and teens decorate to share holiday spirit

People of all abilities can contribute to the magic of Christmas celebrations

December 16, 2019

Look after your mental health at Christmas

Seven tips for managing stress and anxiety over the holidays

December 9, 2019