New bathtubs for residents of Acropolis Manor
New bathtubs and a fresh new bathroom design make bathing safer and more enjoyable for residents of Acropolis Manor Thanks to funding from the Provincial Health Authority and Arjo, a medical supply...
DementiAbility
Quesnel long-term care staff complete second unit DementiAbility certification
Over the past few years, Northern Health has invested many resources working towards training staff in the latest methods of supporting long-term care residents living with dementia. DementiAbility is...
Terraceview Lodge helping residents feel more at home
The community of Terrace has come together to help make the residents of Terraceview Lodge feel more at home. With the help of fundraising, 72 doors in the facility were wrapped with colourful and fun...
Cognitive care kits available to support living with cognitive decline
Cognitive care kits are now available for sign out to Prince George residents through the Prince George Public Library. This resource provides stimulating brain activities for people experiencing cogn...
Health Care Aides: The eyes and ears of care
Health Care Aides (HCAs) play a vital role in our health care system, overseeing the daily living of residents in acute, community, and long-term care settings. It’s a job that requires flexibili...
Local artist completes mural at Vanderhoof’s Stuart Nechako Manor long-term care home
Annerose Georgeson, a Vanderhoof-based artist, recently completed a mural for residents in the courtyard at the Stuart Nechako Manor long-term care home. The mural is in recognition of her mother’s ...
Improving quality of life for dementia patients in long-term care
There are many forms of dementia. It’s a term that refers to diseases and conditions that impact memory, language, problem-solving, and other thinking skills that affect a person's ability to perfor...