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COVID-19 positive resident recovers, is first in line to get vaccinated

January 22, 2021

Seventy-nine year-old Robert Jesse—known as Bob to most—lives at Oliver Lodge Special Care Home in Saskatoon.

COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care: what happens and the work being done to prevent them

January 06, 2021

What exactly happens during an outbreak in a long-term care home and how it will impact your loved one and you?

Shaunavon Hospital and Care Centre offers residents special Christmas portrait

January 05, 2021

Staff at the Shaunavon Hospital and Care Centre knew they needed to do something special to raise spirits during the Christmas season this year and they came up with some fresh ideas, including a resident Christmas portrait session in early December.

Online event helps veterans keep flame alive

November 10, 2020

Residents of the Veterans Unit at Wascana Rehabilitation Centre (WRC) in Regina are observing Remembrance Day a little differently this year.

October fun in Esterhazy

October 26, 2020

There are some special Kitchen Witches at Esterhazy Centennial Special Care home that make October a spooktacular month for residents and other staff at the home.

Classic car parade entertains Parkridge residents

August 24, 2020

Parkridge Centre, a long-term care home for more than 200 residents in Saskatoon, hosted its annual Car Show on August 17.

What to expect when visiting long-term and acute care sites

July 22, 2020

Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is reminding family and support people to take care when spending time with their loved ones.

Crafter creates unconventional quilt

June 11, 2020

A long-term care resident in Langenburg has put his own unique spin on quilting.

Balcarres staff focused on minimizing disruptions

June 01, 2020

Recreation staff at Balcarres Integrated Care Centre are ensuring residents experience minimal disruptions to their daily routines despite COVID-19.

Pineview Pursuit – A COVID-19 Coping Strategy

May 28, 2020

The residents at Pineview Terrace, a long-term care home in Prince Albert, were struggling to keep busy, so staff created the Pineview Pursuit challenge for them.

Mothers celebrated with unique parades

May 19, 2020

Mother’s Day parades took place in several communities this year, a unique and creative solution to help maintain connections between residents and families during the pandemic.

Triple digits in the time of COVID-19

May 15, 2020

Turning 100 is a milestone, even more so while the world is in a collective quarantine.

Remote presence robotics keeping Parkridge residents at home

May 13, 2020

Even before staying home became the new way to stay healthy, virtual care was making a difference to resident care at Parkridge Centre Special Care Home in Saskatoon.

Olson closes in on supercentenarian status

February 13, 2020

Porcupine Plain’s Cliff Olson is just one year away from holding the somewhat rare designation of supercentenarian.

Resident cat “purr”fect addition to Parkland Place

January 21, 2020

Several failed attempts to redirect a stray away from Parkland Place in Melfort ended up with a rescue that saved a kitten and has liberated residents.

Melfort resident oldest person in province

November 20, 2019

There were more candles than cake as Melfort resident Reita Fennel officially turned 112 years old today and claimed the title of being Saskatchewan’s oldest resident and Canada’s second oldest resident.

Veteran receives Métis Nations’ highest honour

November 12, 2019

Ninety-five year old George McKay, a former resident of Cumberland House, was presented with the Order of the Métis Nation in July in recognition of his service in the Second World War.

Horses therapeutic for long term care residents

October 31, 2019

Long-term care residents in Carrot River and Nipawin recently enjoyed therapeutic interaction with horses.

Art therapy pilot program enriching lives

October 11, 2019

A successful partnership with the Art Gallery of Swift Current for the delivery of art therapy to long term residents in that community has led to expansion of the program to facilities in Herbert, Maple Creek, Shaunavon and Eastend.

Community connections vital in long term care

September 20, 2019

Long term care residents are enjoying active involvement in the community with the help of staff, family, auxiliary, community volunteers and partners.

Residents participate in calendar fundraisers

September 18, 2019

Long term care residents in Porcupine Plain are putting their own unique spin on the pin-up calendar for another year.

Courtyard creates safe, accessible outdoor space

September 04, 2019

Five years after Newmarket Place opened its doors in Tisdale, the long term care home’s central courtyard has been completed.

Remembering Jack’s Smile

May 30, 2019

You wouldn’t think proper dental care would have an effect on creating art, but there was a definite tie between the two for one long-term care resident in Saskatchewan.

SHA comes together to keep patients safe during Biggar wildfire

May 02, 2019

It was near midnight on Monday, April 22, when a text message sparking the need for an urgent conference call with SHA staff.

Swift Current home to The Golden Gloves

April 04, 2019

They call themselves The Golden Gloves. Ten long-term care residents have begun strapping on boxing gloves to improve coordination, strength and stability, and have a great time to boot.

Writing group taps into residents’ creative spirit

April 04, 2019

A group of residents at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre in Regina have formed a creative writing group.

Variations in a collaboration of kindness

January 17, 2019

On November 22, 2018 residents and staff of Tatagwa View Long Term Care Facility in Weyburn were treated to a delightful performance by a local community choir called Variations.

Therapy dogs bring joy to Yorkton long term care residents

January 17, 2019

Deb McInnes and her therapy dogs Zach and Willow have been visiting Yorkton and District Nursing Home every Friday for four years.

Patients encouraged to trade PJs for day clothes

November 29, 2018

If you look good, you feel good. It’s an old adage with some real truth to it, which is why health practitioners all over the world are using it as a technique to help their patients heal.

Whiteboards help communication in Davidson

November 08, 2018

Whiteboards have been installed in all patient and resident rooms at the Davidson Health Centre thanks to a group of dedicated patient advisors.