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Depression in males

June 11, 2018

Depression in men

The signs can look different for males

Edmonton General staff meet to support each other

May 14, 2018

Support group helps healthcare staff thrive

Five tips to make you a better listener

May 9, 2018

Five tips to become a better listener

Being more positive can make you happier and isn't hard to do

February 7, 2018

Seven tips to become more positive

Changing the way you think and act can make you happier

Seasonal Affective Disorder cover shot

January 31, 2018

Feeling SAD?

Tips to combat seasonal affective disorder

Trudy Skidnook and her mother, Helen Skidnook, live at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre.

Trudy Skidnook and Helen Skidnook — Trudy Skidnook and her mother, Helen Skidnook, live at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre.

January 15, 2018

Mother and daughter together again in long-term care

Daycare and Youville Home seniors reading together

January 10, 2018

Leaving smiles and good moods behind

SIGIS daycare at Youville Home brings joy to residents and staff

“Busy blankets” calm residents with dementia.

Banff busy blankets — “Busy blankets” calm residents with dementia.

January 8, 2018

“Busy blankets” calm residents with dementia

Busy blankets keep fidgeting hands occupied and have a soothing effect on symptoms of agitation, restlessness and anxiety

Camrose saxophone

December 11, 2017

Caring for patients through music

Delicate china is used to serve tea every Friday at the Palliative Care unit.

Delicate china is used to serve tea every Friday at the Palliative Care Unit. — Delicate china is used to serve tea every Friday at the Palliative Care unit.

December 6, 2017

Volunteers create a home-like setting for afternoon tea