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October 16, 2017

The forgotten side of flu

Naveen Sharma (right) helps Dean Myers, resident, work on his arm strength.

Rehab Gym 1.png — Naveen Sharma (right) helps Dean Myers, resident, work on his arm strength.

October 11, 2017

Residents overcome depression, social isolation thanks to gym

(From left) John Tyler and Mike Cunningham have been board members of the C.O.L.D. Club for many years.

(From left) John Tyler and Mike Cunningham have been board members of the C.O.L.D. Club for many years.

October 9, 2017

Helping those with respiratory disease breathe easy

tibetan singing bowl

September 26, 2017

Respecting wishes leads to a peaceful end

How one patient’s voice is heard and her care plan is followed through

Residents at St. Joseph’s Home enjoy all types of activities.

St. Joseph's Home residents — Residents at St. Joseph’s Home enjoy all types of activities.

September 25, 2017

St. Joseph's Home brings a community together

Living with others helps fight isolation and loneliness

Bells and music rolling songsters

July 19, 2017

The Rolling Songsters bring music and life to Edmonton General

Musical group at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre uses songs to help residents with dementia and multiple sclerosis lead fuller lives.

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 30, 2017

Legacy of giving

How Norman Rousseau's legacy will live and grow on at Covenant Health

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

hand hygiene saves lives

May 4, 2017

Hand hygiene saves lives