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 […]
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“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 […]
