Mike Moskal is a familiar face to many of the staff, residents and patients of Deer Lodge Centre. He worked at Deer Lodge as a gardener supervisor for more than 23 years before retiring in 2012, but even then he just couldn’t stay away. We caught up with him recently to find out what’s keep-ing him busy these days, and …
By Lindsay Mykes It’s been over six months since Dr. Nancy Dixon was appointed Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Deer Lodge Centre – a time she describes as full of support and lots of learning. Since then, she’s made herself known as a leader committed to improving patient and resident care and safety, and as a relationship-builder among physicians and …
By Shawna Culleton In Japanese culture, the cherry blossom, or sakura flower, serves as a reminder that life is short and we should live it well. Since November 2016, Deer Lodge Centre has offered a tranquil space called the Sakura Suite to residents from multi-bed rooms facing end-of-life care. The suite is intended to provide more privacy and dignity for clients …
By Shawna Culleton Perhaps you didn’t realize how far you’d let things slide until you started having to haul each foot up onto a knee to tie your shoes. (Was that a grunt of effort, or agreement, that just escaped your lips?) Or perhaps you’re the middle-aged child who watches this scene with a fearful nagging thought, Please, never let …
Things you may not know about the human body according to Health.com. Rinsing your nose with salt water can help keep you healthy and ward off allergy symptoms. Dogs can smell cancer and low blood sugar. People who enter their home through a door near the kitchen tend to eat 15% more than those who use the front door. You’re …
The Movement Disorder Clinic, one of Canada’s most comprehensive centres dedicated to treating people living with Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders, celebrated the 10th anniversary of opening its doors in the historic Women’s Tribute Memorial Lodge at Deer Lodge Centre on May 10, 2017. “The Movement Disorder Clinic is unique for the depth and scope of its multidisciplinary approach …
By Steve St. Louis Hilda Nickel is no quitter. In the early 1990s, the former nurse and switchboard receptionist began experiencing challenges with daily activities of life. Feeling that her health suddenly wasn’t what it used to be, Hilda underwent numerous tests, after which she was diagnosed with a chronic condition that would change her life forever. She began extensive …
Deer Lodge Centre resident inspires others with his independent spirit He might be the most popular resident living in Deer Lodge Centre. At age 29, he’s certainly one of the youngest. Andrew Johnson has so many visitors drop by his fifth-floor room on a daily basis, he’s installed a sign above his bed that says, “Sorry I missed your visit …