A furry surprise for Peace Villa residents
The only thing better than experiencing a generous act by people who love their community is seeing the smiles and reactions of those who benefit from it. The long-term care residents at Peace Villa i...
Seniors' care
No chimneys, no problem: Be Santa for PG’s long-term care residents
The program lets seniors from Gateway Complex Care, Rainbow Lodge, Jubilee Lodge, and Parkside Care provide a wish list, which goes on tags that are put on a Christmas tree at London Drugs. Community ...
Learning to care for an aging population with dementia
As the population ages, dementia with older adults is becoming more common. At Northern Health, staff are taking a proactive approach by taking education to learn more about caring for those with mode...
Northern Table: Gardening at Gateway
This summer, my two-year-old son excitedly watched the raspberry bush in our backyard grow as he waited for the berries to turn red. When he tasted our first raspberry, his eyes widened, he jumped up ...
Welcome to the Kalum Café at Terraceview Lodge
Terraceview Lodge in Terrace is embracing changes to make it an environment that feels like home for residents. The facility recently transformed its lobby space on the second floor into a place for r...
The Mountainview Lodge Carnival: Bringing fun to residents
Popcorn, ring toss, squirt guns, and clowns… all that was missing was the bumper cars and tilt-a-whirl – maybe next year! Last month, the Mountainview Lodge in Kitimat, BC hosted its 2nd Annual...
PETRONAS Canada donations give Peace Villa residents mobility and connectivity
Transportation in the North is tricky. We have big winters, great distances between communities, and ever-changing routes and conditions. Because of these factors, in many ways, mobility is a challeng...
