Vision from the Heart
My sister and I always take turns arriving bright and early on Sunday mornings at the care home where mom lives, to help her get into her ‘Sunday Best.’ Mom’s been donning her ‘Sunday Best’ for over 80 years...
The Price of Isolation and Loneliness
We often hear that people are living longer these days, but the reality is, for some, those later years in life can be a lonely time, especially for seniors who find themselves isolated. According to a recent...
Staying on the UPside
Sunny summer days can go a long way toward boosting our moods, but there are still those days when work challenges, health issues, relationship difficulties, and all kinds of other ‘life stuff’ can take a...
ABBY – an Interactive Friend for Residents
Residents at four BC AgeCare communities are delighted to engage with their new friend, ABBY™; an interactive board designed to provide meaningful stimulation, as well as fun and games, for those who choose...
World Happiness Happens Day
In celebration of World Happiness Happens Day on August 8, here are a few thoughts on factors that can elevate happiness in our lives. From The Harvard Gazette, an 80-year study (one of the longest studies to...
More Sleep Please
With our never-ending list of daily responsibilities, family obligations, and leisure activities, sleep can sometimes fall by the wayside. In some cases, this is not an easy fix, for instance, when lack of...
Dementia Care – The AgeCare Way
AgeCare’s vision to provide exceptional care for residents with dementia has been a three-year labour of love, and today it is a vital part of our operations, with more training and innovations on the way....
Quality Spotlight: Albus Laundry and Linen Services
You may have noticed that AgeCare’s towels and facecloths are especially bright and clothesline fresh! These are just some of the noticeable qualities of our sister company, Albus Laundry and Linen Services....
Heart to Heart
Kristy Thackeray, a social worker at AgeCare in Calgary, is grateful to be turning 40 this May. She has a message to share with others, as Canada observes National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week....
What’s Right in the World
It easy to get swept up in fear and disillusionment … given all the tragedies dominating the news, but your distress isn’t likely going to make things better. So why not turn your attention to some of the...
Honouring Indigenous Peoples in our Communities
June is an important month in Canada, as the provinces commemorate National Indigenous History Month and take time to honour the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and vital contributions of Indigenous...
Dementia Care – The AgeCare Way
AgeCare’s vision to provide exceptional care for residents with dementia has been a three-year labour of love, and today it is a vital part of our operations, with more training and innovations on the way....
AgeCare Seton Residents Virtually Attend Gala Celebrating Seniors
May 26 was a special day of recognition for seven inspiring seniors in Calgary, and some lucky AgeCare Seton seniors joined virtually to cheer them on and recall their own life highlights! Top 7 over 70 is an...
2021 Annual Report
We are excited to share our 2021 Annual Report with you. With a theme of hope, growth and renewal, the annual report highlights AgeCare’s ongoing commitment to person-centred care and services. It illustrates...
Waste Not – Want Not
AgeCare has introduced a new method of meal planning and serving that is helping reduce the amount of food we waste, while offering residents more freedom to choose food items and control their portions. The...
National Nursing Week – May 9-15, 2022
This year’s theme for National Nursing Week is a powerful declaration … ‘We answer the call.’ Alongside the care and services teams, our nurses transcend mountainous obstacles in their quest to ‘answer the...
Patient Experience Award for MAID Program
In 2021, the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) presented AgeCare with a Patient Experience Award for our Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) service. We invite you to view the MAID video we created in...
Gratitude Galore
Helen says she is thankful every day for the people at AgeCare who shower her with generosity, kindness and care. “I have more than I could wish for from this place and the people here,” she said, from her...
Commemorating Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day Message from Dr. Hasmukh Patel, AgeCare CEO & President Remembrance Day is a day for all Canadians to pause, give thanks, and remember the men and women who served and sacrificed for our...
National Seniors Day, Capturing Their Legacy
Today, October 1st, is National Seniors Day! We can all think of a senior who has made an impact on our lives. They are our mentors, our leaders, our grandparents and our loved ones. They are our volunteers,...
HQCA’s 2021 Patient Experience Award
Understanding what matters to our residents and their loved ones and striving to meet those needs and preferences is at the core of our Philosophy of Care and Service. AgeCare knows how important it is to...
A Special Thank You from Honourable Rebecca Schulz, MLA Calgary-Shaw
Honourable Rebecca Schulz, MLA for Calgary-Shaw, recorded a special message for the team at AgeCare Walden Heights. The video will run throughout the building on the AgeCare TV channel, to remind staff of the...
A Special Thank You from Honourable Richard Gotfried, MLA Calgary-Fish Creek
Honourable Richard Gotfried, MLA for Calgary-Fish Creek, recorded a special message for the team at AgeCare Midnapore. The video will run throughout the building on the AgeCare TV channel, to remind staff of...
AgeCare Assisting AHS with Management of Millrise Seniors Village
We want to share with our residents, families, and staff a recent endeavour that AgeCare has been requested to take on. Recently, Alberta Health Services (AHS) requested the assistance of AgeCare to step in...
Volunteer Spotlight: Mack, AgeCare Columbia
Mack has been an AgeCare Columbia volunteer in Lethbridge for the past 18 months. He shares that during his time as a volunteer, he has been astonished to see how recreational activities can drastically...