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Mental Health

Kim Drady, Social Worker from Foyer Lacombe, and Peggy Caruana, resident, share a laugh.
Kim Drady, Social Worker at Foyer Lacombe, and Peggy Caruana, resident, share a laugh.
September 28, 2016

Passion for people

How social workers impact health care

  • Mental Health,
  • Spiritual Health,
  • Health Ethics
Wedding memories
September 26, 2016

Wedding memories bridge past and present

Vintage items help St. Mary's residents socialize

  • Seniors,
  • Mental Health,
  • Rehabilitation
Dana Morkeberg (right) Loves hearing Mike Irwin's joke of the day.
Dana Morkeberg (right) loves hearing Mike Irwin's joke of the day.
September 7, 2016

Caring with comedy

  • Mental Health,
  • Seniors
Character in death
August 22, 2016

Witnessing character emerge in death

  • Palliative ,
  • Spiritual Health,
  • 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
ECT machine.jpg
July 13, 2016

Shedding light on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

FAQ with Dr. Michael Demas, Psychiatrist

  • Mental Health
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