The Caribou and the Colonel
This year’s 100th anniversary of the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel drew a lot of public attention – and a lot of special visitors to the province. One of the most familiar […]
Tag Archives: Residents
“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 […]
From Employee to Volunteer: Making Retirement Meaningful
I was an employee of the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre for 35 years. While I thoroughly enjoyed my career, I was looking forward to and excitedly awaiting my […]
Social Work Practice: Rooted in Rural Newfoundland
Rural Newfoundland has often been faced with challenges. Residents in rural areas generally can’t access the same level of services or resources as people living in larger places. Where we […]
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 […]
Good Communication: It’s Good for Your Health!
October 26 – 30, 2015 is Canadian Patient Safety Week. Good communication is essential for patient safety. As health care providers, we must be individually and collectively committed to providing […]
Social Work: Profession of Choice – and Choices
March was social work month, and the theme this year was “Social Work – Profession of Choice.” Connie Pilgrim chose the area of long-term care 16 years ago, at the […]
Permanent Shift Change: Nurse’s Last Report!
January 14, 2015… I’ve been nursing a long time – 40 years this year! I can’t believe this, as I’m saying it! I graduated from St. Clare’s School of Nursing […]
