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spa-like bathing room at Foyer Lacombe
December 2, 2019

Spa-like experience for Foyer Lacombe residents

  • Seniors,
  • General Health
Chcken adobo - Tast of the Philippines
November 22, 2019

Residents help plan menu

Cuisine Conversations helps residents and families enjoy their favourite foods

  • Seniors,
  • General Health
Shirley Pearson - 81 year old Banff employee is retiring
Photo credit: Patti McFadyen
November 1, 2019

A retirement over 50 years in the making

At 81, Shirley Pearson retires from full-time job at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital

  • Seniors,
  • General Health
Ann and Mary holding hands.jpeg
October 21, 2019

Who's caring for the caregiver?

More and more Canadians are providing care for family members

  • Seniors,
  • Mental Health
Dementia family support group 1
October 16, 2019

Navigating the dementia journey

Group provides loved ones with education and support

  • Seniors,
  • Mental Health,
  • Chronic Conditions
Diabetics and the flu
October 15, 2019

People with diabetes face higher risk of flu complications

  • Seniors,
  • General Health
Legacy letter writing 2
October 7, 2019

Leaving a legacy of love

Letter writing helps hospice residents share their final words

  • Seniors,
  • Palliative
Gratitude group participants
October 3, 2019

Being grateful benefits long-term residents

Gratitude group builds connection and improves mood for residents

  • Seniors,
  • Mental Health,
  • Fitness and Wellness
Palliative care
September 30, 2019

What is palliative care?

Palliative care helps people at all stages of a life-limiting illness

  • Seniors,
  • Spiritual Health,
  • Chronic Conditions,
  • Palliative
Capacity assessment toolkit for seniors
September 26, 2019

New toolkit helps transform seniors' care

Assessment model sees removal of rights as last option

  • Palliative ,
  • Mental Health,
  • Seniors
Killam resident cut the ribbon on new facility at Killam Health Centre
September 17, 2019

Flexible care model transforms seniors' care in the Killam community

  • Innovation,
  • Seniors
Wheels to meals in Trochu
September 12, 2019

A serving of food and friendship

A pilot dinner program is helping seniors connect in Trochu

  • Mental Health,
  • General Health,
  • Seniors
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