Stuart Nechako Manor has gone to the birds
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to Stuart Nechako Manor, apparently! This summer the residents of Stuart Nechako Manor are enjoying farm-fresh eggs and a bit of outdoor activity th...
Recreational therapy
Give a Lift a massive fundraising success
Staff and residents of the Stuart Nechako Manor in Vanderhoof are gearing up for adventure after the success of a local fundraiser. The “Give a Lift” fundraising campaign was organized by Marni...
Virtual curling competition a hit with long-term care residents
“It was so nice to curl against another team; it’s nice to get the chance to get to know our neighbors!” That’s what one resident of The Pines long-term care home in Burns Lake had to say a...
Celebrating International Allied Health Professions Day
Today is the first time for the Province of BC to formally recognize the broad range of professions that make up the allied health workforce and the critical role they play in our health system. It is...
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...
Celebrating Recreational Therapy Month
You’ll likely get a wide variety of responses when you ask someone what a recreation therapist does. After nearly 15 years in the field, I still sometimes have trouble explaining exactly just what I...
