Body, mind and soul
“You go to doctors for physical pain, therapists for mental pain, and ministers to heal your spirit,” says Hilda Nickel. “I have all three at CONTINUE READING
Month: September 2017
Deer Lodge Centre playing a pivotal role in aging study
By Bill Burfoot The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) is the largest and most comprehensive study of aging ever undertaken in Canada, and Deer CONTINUE READING
The magical, mystical pollen tube
By Dorothy Dobbie What happens when a grain of pollen is dropped on the stigma of a flower? How does it meet up with the CONTINUE READING
The sunshine vitamin
Milk, margarine, fatty fish and eggs are vitamin D superheroes. Now that summer is over, are you getting enough vitamin D? Victoria Beechum There are CONTINUE READING
Cycling, for love and for life
Cycling at any age may result in elevated levels of joy, freedom, and fitness. by Shawna Culleton Are you looking for a go-to activity that CONTINUE READING
Poppy campaign generously supports veteran care at Deer Lodge Centre
Each year since 1921, 13 million poppies bloom on the jackets, hats and lapels of Canadians in remembrance of our country’s war dead. More than CONTINUE READING
Proud of those who serve
A message from the Chief Operating Officer Every November, we honour the military personnel and veterans who have been part of Deer Lodge Centre (formerly CONTINUE READING
Day Hospital helps clients regain strength and hope
“Here, it’s all laughter. They care about me,” says Deer Lodge Centre’s Day Hospital client Eva Kilopoulos (above) By Ryan McBride For 42 years he CONTINUE READING
“Doggie Doctors”
Pet Visitors like Maggie, seen here with Doug, are important members of Deer Lodge’s volunteer team. Deer Lodge Centre’s animal volunteers bring joy, happy memories CONTINUE READING