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Students from Beaumont interviewed local seniors, wrote a formal script based on the stories they shared and developed a theatrical piece.

Students from École Secondaire Beaumont Composite High School interviewed residents from Chateau Vitaline, wrote a formal script based on the stories they shared, and developed a theatrical piece for them. — Students from Beaumont interviewed local seniors, wrote a formal script based on the stories they shared and developed a theatrical piece.

February 1, 2017

Students bring seniors’ stories to life onstage

Kevin Hermary hugs his mom Chris Hermary, who lives in a special memory cottage at Villa Marie in Red Deer. It is one of four sites in the country to offer the Butterfly Project.

Kevin Hermany hugs his mom Chris Hermany who lives in the memory cottage at Villa Marie in Red Deer. — Kevin Hermary hugs his mom Chris Hermary, who lives in a special memory cottage at Villa Marie in Red Deer. It is one of four sites in the country to offer the Butterfly Project.

January 30, 2017

A new look and feel for dementia care

The dining room in the dementia cottage at Villa Marie in Red Deer is painted to resemble a diner and drive-in movie. It is all part of the site's new approach to dementia care.

The dining room is painted to resemble a diner and a drive-in movie. Resident Cassie Johnson is ready for lunch. — The dining room in the dementia cottage at Villa Marie in Red Deer is painted to resemble a diner and drive-in movie. It is all part of the site's new approach to dementia care.

January 30, 2017

Transforming dementia care with a can of paint

Fourteen ways to keep your brain healthy

January 25, 2017

Fourteen ways to keep your brain healthy

Tips from Dr. Harry Zirk, Geriatrician at the Grey Nuns Hospital

Carla Genereux, RN and Elder Friendly Care Project Co-ordinator, removes Jim Wenger’s Broda chair lap belt restraint as part of the new least-restraint policy.

Carla Genereux, RN and Elder Friendly Care Project Coordinator, is removing Jim Wenger’s Broda chair lap belt restraint as part of the new least-restraint policy. — Carla Genereux, RN and Elder Friendly Care Project Co-ordinator, removes Jim Wenger’s Broda chair lap belt restraint as part of the new least-restraint policy.

January 23, 2017

Orthopedic team reduces restraint use by 84 per cent

Palliative nurse provides care and compassion to patient

January 18, 2017

My mother believed in angels

A heartfelt message to those working in palliative care

Senior with mental health issue and staff

January 9, 2017

Demystifying dementia

Dr. Candace Walker (forefront right) discusses patient care with one of her colleagues at Villa Caritas.

Villa Caritas — Dr. Candace Walker (forefront right) discusses patient care with one of her colleagues at Villa Caritas.

January 4, 2017

Casting assumptions aside

Uncovering the mysteries of seniors’ mental health care

Brother Louis Gendre receives Christmas blessings from Santa.

Brother Louis Santa for Seniors Youville Home — Brother Louis Gendre receives Christmas blessings from Santa.

December 19, 2016

Santa and his elves deliver gifts to seniors

Youville Home residents feel the warmth of people’s generosity

December 14, 2016

Special bike provides cutting-edge care

Gift of fun and fitness for seniors in Banff