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	Come inside. (2009 video, 3.78MB) CapitalCare is the largest public continuing care organization in Canada. Operating in Edmonton and area since 1964, our 2,900 staff members provide care and services for more than 1,400 elderly and disabled adults living in 11 care centres, as well as over 300 clients living in the community. We are leaders in innovative and compassionate care, supporting the health and respecting the dignity of the people we serve. Together with staff, families, volunteers and our partners in the community, we envision a community of excellence in continuing care; teaching, researching and learning to enhance quality of life. CapitalCare is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services. Overview of the types of care we provide.
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CapitalCare in the News

Caring when it counts: Government workers play Good Samaritan to special seniors
Struggling with multiple chronic ailments, long-term care resident June Evans hasn't seen or heard from her children or grandchildren for more than 10 years. So when a brightly-coloured bag stuffed with Christmas gifts from strangers was delivered to her bedside recently, she was almost in tears. Edmonton Sun December, 2009
Myth Busting: Proven dynamics in geriatric care
Continuing care today provides opportunities in leadership, innovation and relationships. This feature showcases the variety of work of three different Licensed Practical Nurses working for CapitalCare.
Care magazine Winter, 2009
A purr-fect prescription for therapy
David Younie and Shadow were destined to be good friends. He loves cats and she is one, and both live at the Strathcona Alzheimer Care Centre. Edmonton Journal October 19, 2009
Being: an approach to dementia care Senior Care Canada, second quarter 2009

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Healthy Skin in Continuing Care - Our skin protects us, stretches over our joints, and can heal itself when it is cut or injured. Unfortunately, many residents in long term care have skin that is always at risk of injury, and is slow to heal when it is injured. This may lead to a pressure ulcer. . . (read more)