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Mental health

October 10, 2016

Helping kids in crisis

Bonnyville comes together to provide mental health support for its children and adolescents

How mental health impacts Canadian youth

October 10, 2016

How mental illness affects Canadian youth

Our Lady of the Rosary's Registered Nurse Leona Storch consults with a resident

October 10, 2016

Putting families in the driver’s seat

Our Lady of the Rosary connects physical, spiritual and emotional healing for residents

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

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

Wedding memories

September 26, 2016

Wedding memories bridge past and present

Vintage items help St. Mary's residents socialize

Dana Morkeberg (right) loves hearing Mike Irwin's joke of the day.

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

Character in death

August 22, 2016

Witnessing character emerge in death

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

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

John Srala is proof having a purposeful role helps you stay happy in your later years.

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

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Gerry Harvey is herself again thanks to the Appropriate Use of Antipsychotics Program — .

July 25, 2016

Reducing antipsychotics to manage Alzheimer's

Alternative treatment approach has success