Angels on East 2A, Waterford Hospital
When Margo Hand brought her husband, Bill, to the emergency department at the Waterford Hospital, little did she know it was only the beginning of a seven month-long journey. It […]
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Magic Hour… Magic Memories: The Power of a Perfectly-Placed Picture
Sundown. For many of us, it’s the most beautiful time of day. Some call it the magic hour – when the sun bathes everything in its path with a golden […]
ACE-ing Seniors’ Hospital Care
Newfoundland and Labrador has the most rapidly aging population in Canada. What’s more, Newfoundland and Labrador has among the highest rates of multi-morbidity in the country, meaning that many people […]
“Apron Therapy:” The Right Touch
Elsie Legge is a busy lady. At least her hands are. And if the old saying, ‘busy hands are happy hands’ is true – then it’s safe to say Elsie […]
Making Dreams Come True: One Ride at a Time
How do you make dreams come true for residents in long-term care? You just du-et! That’s the name of the newest piece of recreation equipment at the St. John’s Long-Term […]
Patching Together Passion and Profession
I have been a quilter for over 30 years. During that time I never imagined that my passion for quilting would interface with my profession in any way. That is […]
‘I Love to Go a-Wandering……’
Flowers, trees, birds, open skies…fresh air. A walk or ride with a companion. How important these things are to our well-being! And that never changes. Long after we’re able to […]
A Sacred Trust: A Long-Term Career in Long-Term Care
Cathy Connors is approaching retirement – and she’s doing it with mixed feelings. The social worker at the Agnes Pratt Nursing Home in St. John’s hit her 30-year mark in […]
