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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

Preparing for orthopedic surgery at St. Mary's Hospital

July 22, 2016

Setting up a total knee replacement for success

Occupational therapist works with a knee replacement patient the day after her surgery

July 22, 2016

10 tips to get ready for your knee replacement surgery

Sookie and her owner Helene Dahl are a pet therapy team. They visit St. Therese Villa every second Tuesday. Sookie loves the treats resident Doreen Kirby always has on hand, and Doreen loves the canine companionship.

Sookie and her owner are a pet therapy team. They visit St. Therese Villa in Lethrbidge every second Tuesday — Sookie and her owner Helene Dahl are a pet therapy team. They visit St. Therese Villa every second Tuesday. Sookie loves the treats resident Doreen Kirby always has on hand, and Doreen loves the canine companionship.

July 18, 2016

Pets provide brain boost

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July 6, 2016

Care facility bites back

Tackling the common and pesky problem of bedbugs

The GEM-ED team (from left): Ahthesham Sheikh, Dr. Jed Shimizu and Fahim Rajabali consult about a patient.

20151115-CHST-Geriatric ER at MCH (1).jpg — The GEM-ED team (from left): Ahthesham Sheikh, Dr. Jed Shimizu and Fahim Rajabali consult about a patient.

June 27, 2016

ER support program for seniors flourishing

Assessment and intervention in ER key to providing proper treatment for seniors.

Tracy Lowe, Resident Assistant, gets to know her residents and makes them feel comfortable.

Tracy Lowe, Health Care Aid, Dulcina Hospice, provides end-of-life care to residents. — Tracy Lowe, Resident Assistant, gets to know her residents and makes them feel comfortable.

June 24, 2016

Caring for the dying with an open heart

A day in the life of a Resident Assistant

A mosaic plaque was presented by the students of Steinhauer School to St. Joseph's residents in recognition of their 20-year partnership.

20160519-CHST-Steinhauer and St. Joe's (1).jpg — A mosaic plaque was presented by the students of Steinhauer School to St. Joseph's residents in recognition of their 20-year partnership.

May 19, 2016

Celebrating 20 years of partnership

Lee Mei King (right) is one of 14 Fort McMurray Northern Lights Regional Health Centre evacuees. She was welcomed with open arms by Danielle Segall and the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre staff.

Lee, Mei King is one of 14 Fort McMurray Northern Lights Regional Health Centre evacuee — Lee Mei King (right) is one of 14 Fort McMurray Northern Lights Regional Health Centre evacuees. She was welcomed with open arms by Danielle Segall and the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre staff.

May 16, 2016

Responding at a moment's notice to fire evacuees