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 a symbol of remembrance, poppies also honour our veterans — including those currently serving, ex-personnel, and their families — through funds raised by the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual poppy campaigns. “Remembrance is the cornerstone of …
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 improves strength, endurance and balance, and helps keep your body healthy, strong and fit? Get on a bike! As we head into autumn, few forms of physical exercise are as joyful, free and easy as …
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 so many fabulous reasons to get outside and enjoy those all-too-brief Manitoba summers. Getting your recommended daily dose of vitamin D is as good a reason as any. Nicknamed “the sunshine vitamin”, vitamin D is …
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 plant’s ovaries? I used to think, if I thought about it at all, that the grain of pollen tumbled, like Alice in Wonderland, down a narrow tunnel until it somehow connected with the sweet spot. …
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 Lodge Centre is playing a pivotal role. The study will provide a unique opportunity to examine the aging process and the factors that shape healthy aging. The goal of the study is to provide a …
“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 Deer Lodge.” Spiritual Health Services bring comfort to Deer Lodge residents, patients and families By Lindsay Mykes Faith has given Hilda Nickel the strength to overcome many challenges – including a chronic condition that changed …
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 to residents Teri Stevens When Maggie arrives for a visit, the joy on Doug Thomas’s face says it all. “She makes me feel connected to the world.” A four-year-old border collie mix, Maggie looks just …
An interview with veteran volunteer Garry Kirk Q: How long have you been a volunteer at Deer Lodge Centre, and why did you choose to volunteer here? A: Twelve years ago, a veteran acquaintance moved to Deer Lodge Centre, Tower 4. I faithfully visited him almost every day and got to know the staff and other veteran residents. Following my …
By Michael Badejo Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. It starts gradually and worsens over time. It affects one in every 500 people in Canada. More than 6,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in Canada. Tremors and shaking of the hands are the first symptoms most people think of when they hear the …
Happiness and hope guide Deer Lodge Centre’s Alzheimer’s care By Teri Stevens Studies suggest that “living in the moment” makes people happier. For those with Alzheimer’s disease, living in the moment isn’t optional, so part of the care that Deer Lodge Centre provides for those living with dementia is to make every moment as good as it can be. Even …
Deer Lodge Centre program offers innovative care for independent seniors As Manitoba’s Baby Boomers enter their senior years, the demands they place on the healthcare system have been steadily mounting. Offering more hospital facilities and care home beds isn’t enough to meet their growing needs, however. That’s why Deer Lodge Centre’s PRIME program is taking a different approach. “PRIME is …
Above: Krista Tellier (second from left), Janet Fost (far left), Maureen Chouinard (third from right), and members of the Special Care Unit at Deer Lodge Centre, in front of one of two murals created in Dave Fost’s memory. A loving tribute with a powerful purpose The wall murals on the special care unit at Deer Lodge Centre might not look …