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Mental Health

Cary Castanga
Killam firefighter Cary Castagna experiences what it is like to be strapped to a wheelchair and parked in front of the window.
August 17, 2016

Experiencing the world of dementia

Killam firefighters take on the challenge

  • Mental Health,
  • Seniors,
  • Innovation
John Srala
John Srala is proof having a purposeful role helps you stay happy in your later years.
July 29, 2016

Resident volunteer helps gift shop get back in business

  • Seniors,
  • Spiritual Health,
  • Mental Health,
  • General Health
Gerry Harvey is herself again thanks to the Appropriate Use of Antipsychotics Program
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July 25, 2016

Reducing antipsychotics to manage Alzheimer's

Alternative treatment approach has success

  • Mental Health,
  • Seniors
Sookie and her owner are a pet therapy team. They visit St. Therese Villa in Lethrbidge every second Tuesday
Sookie and her owner Helene Dahl are a pet therapy team. They visit St. Therese Villa every second Tuesday. Sookie loves the treats resident Doreen Kirby always has on hand, and Doreen loves the canine companionship.
July 18, 2016

Pets provide brain boost

  • Seniors,
  • Mental Health,
  • Spiritual Health
24/7 help for employees key to preventing PTSD
July 15, 2016

24/7 help for employees key to preventing PTSD

  • Mental Health,
  • Spiritual Health,
  • General Health
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July 13, 2016

Shedding light on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

FAQ with Dr. Michael Demas, Psychiatrist

  • Mental Health
Beating severe depression with electoconvulsive therapy (ECT)
July 13, 2016

Beating severe depression with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

  • Mental Health,
  • Innovation
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Dr. Michael Demas with Melodie Boyko following her ECT treatment
July 13, 2016

Treating severe depression with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

  • Mental Health,
  • Innovation
The Friendship Group, a mental health support group, meets three times a week at the Grey Nuns Hospital
July 8, 2016

Friendship Group heals with social connections

  • Mental Health,
  • Spiritual Health
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The GEM-ED team (from left): Ahthesham Sheikh, Dr. Jed Shimizu and Fahim Rajabali consult about a patient.
June 27, 2016

ER support program for seniors flourishing

Assessment and intervention in ER key to providing proper treatment for seniors.

  • Mental Health,
  • General Health,
  • Seniors
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