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The different textures and colours of the hand warmers can soothe anxiety and confusion in residents with dementia.

Knitted hand warmers can soothe anxiety in residents with dementia.JPG — The different textures and colours of the hand warmers can soothe anxiety and confusion in residents with dementia.

June 12, 2017

Knitted hand warmers comfort residents with dementia

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May 26, 2017

Healing hospitality

New way of welcoming mental health patients builds trust and calms fears

The permanent art exhibit can be found at the confluence of the corridor to units 91, 92 and 93 at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital.

The Grey Nuns opens gallery featuring art through the eyes of those who have experienced mental health challenges — The permanent art exhibit can be found at the confluence of the corridor to units 91, 92 and 93 at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital.

May 24, 2017

The healing power of art

Grey Nuns opens gallery featuring art through the eyes of those who have experienced mental health challenges

Rec therapist Krisit Getz is playing a game with outpatient geriatric psychiatry day program clients

May 24, 2017

How to be healthier: just add people

Social connections make a difference for seniors

Dr. Tami Masterson listens carefully to Britany during her baby girl’s appointment at the Covenant Health Foster Care Clinic and offers no-nonsense, respectful guidance.

Breaking the cylcle of trauma — Dr. Tami Masterson listens carefully to Britany during her baby girl’s appointment at the Covenant Health Foster Care Clinic and offers no-nonsense, respectful guidance.

May 23, 2017

Breaking the cycle of trauma

The Covenant Health Foster Care Clinic

Don Young and Health Care Aide Solène Brouwer work together to create brass etchings during craft time

Craft time at ADP — Don Young and Health Care Aide Solène Brouwer work together to create brass etchings during craft time

April 19, 2017

The key to keeping those with dementia independent

Donna LaMonthe, patient at the Misericordia Community Hospital, enjoyed participating in the healing drum circle.

Donna LaMonthe, patient at the Misericordia Community Hospital enjoyed participating in the healing drum circle. — Donna LaMonthe, patient at the Misericordia Community Hospital, enjoyed participating in the healing drum circle.

March 1, 2017

Drum circle promotes physical and spiritual healing

Robert N. enjoying the changes to the rehab programs at Villa Caritas.

Robert Nealy smiles during his Thinking and Memory Level 2 program. — Robert N. enjoying the changes to the rehab programs at Villa Caritas.

February 22, 2017

Mental health patients gain strength in mind, body and spirit

Music is medicine - music therapy for residents at St. Marguerite Manor.

February 15, 2017

Music as medicine

New music therapy program boosts the mood and memory of seniors with dementia

Meeting dancers from the Russian Ballet, after their production of Romeo and Juliet at the Northern Jubilee Auditorium, was a highlight for Joan McGregor.

Joan at the ballet — Meeting dancers from the Russian Ballet, after their production of Romeo and Juliet at the Northern Jubilee Auditorium, was a highlight for Joan McGregor.

February 6, 2017

Advocate changes outlook and purpose for resident