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Dorey

November 13, 2017

Jack and Dorey: a love story

Margie Harper

Margie's life lessons — Margie Harper

November 8, 2017

Margie’s last lesson

Advice for a good death

Kaori and Jack embrace at St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hospital

October 30, 2017

A balancing act

Healthcare aide educates family members about how and why their participation is needed

Chateau Vitaline residents finished these works of art.

Chateau Vitaline residents finished these works of art.

October 25, 2017

Painting brings out creative side of Chateau Vitaline residents

Flu vaccine and needle.jpg

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.