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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
In this CTV News segment, find out how Dave Fost inspired his family to make lives better for Deer Lodge residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. [maxbutton id=”27″ ]
CTV Winnipeg recently paid a lively visit to our Getaway Club, which provides a place to hang out and connect for people living with mild to moderate dementia. Each weekday, clients of the club gather for fun and games, exercise, and snacks. The Club helps some members get out of their homes and overcome their social isolation. And as you’ll see in the video …
Deer Lodge resident Hilda Nickel never thought she’d play the piano again after multiple sclerosis took over her life. Now she makes music, creates art, and plays an active, vital role on Deer Lodge Centre’s residents council. Find out more about the difference Deer Lodge made for Hilda — and the difference Hilda is making at Deer Lodge — by watching her …
For the past several years, Shirley Dobbin dedicated herself to caring for her 98-year-old husband Delmer. Her goal was to keep him at home with her for as long as possible. But if you know anything about caregiving, you know what a tough job it is. Even Shirley, a retired maternity nurse, started to feel the strain. Her mind filled …
Imagine living with a constant debilitating cough and shortness of breath. For Glenna Miller, this nightmare has been a reality for many years. Glenna has COPD — chronic obstructive pulmonary disease — a condition that has no known cure, and is on the rise in Manitoba. But Glenna found hope at Deer Lodge Centre’s Regional Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. After working …
Deer Lodge Centre won Hallowe’en this year. These photos are all the proof you need:
When Loreen Bulman moved into Deer Lodge Centre for palliative care, she and her husband John expected her stay would be permanent. But after three months in her new home, Loreen’s health took an unexpected turn for the better. That’s when her health care team kicked into high gear. Specialists in social work, spiritual health, occupational therapy and nursing gave …