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There’s a certain warmth and sense of security you get when you know you’ve found the right job. If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, you’ll love working for CapitalCare. Call 780.425.JOBS or visit our Careers page.

 

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CapitalCare is the largest public continuing care organization in Canada. Operating in Edmonton and area since 1964, our 2,600 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.

Dining Room Renovations

CapitalCare is renovating 19 resident dining rooms at Grandview, Dickinsfield and Norwood centres.

Your gift will help enrich lives by providing warm, inviting dining rooms for meals, celebrating Sunday dinner, hosting birthdays or gathering with family and friends.

Find out more.

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CapitalCare Newsletter

 Winter 2012 Edition - read it here
  • CapitalCare's first renovated dining room opens
  • Report from the 25th People & Progress Continuing Care Conference
  • Valentine's Gala story and photos
  • Foundation news
  • News and pictures from our centres

 Click here for past issues.

 If you would like to receive notification of new issues of this newsletter, please email ccfoundation@capitalcare.net

CapitalCare Videos

Visit our YouTube channel. The video, Favourite Things lip dub, shows that people who need support can continue to live joyful lives, surrounded by their favourite things and people who truly care.

CapitalCare and Edmonton Opera - February 14, 2012
Edmonton Opera and CapitalCare present Hearts, Minds & Music. Created especially for the 2012 Valentine's Gala

Events

15th Annual Lobster Fest and Dance - May 5, 2012
Hosted by CapitalCare Strathcona and Sherwood Park Rotary Club
Strathcona County Community Centre - The Agora
401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park
Tickets $75 each  View poster
Contact 780.417.4329 for tickets
Proceeds contribute to resident comforts for quality of life at CapitalCare Strathcona. 

Art from the Heart - May 6, 2012
Join us as we present inspiring works of art by CapitalCare Residents.
Sunday, May 6, 2012  11 am - 2 pm
Official Program begins at 1:00 pm
A free event with a Silent and Live Auction featuring art from residents from CapitalCare Dickinsfield, Lynnwood and Strathcona
Sawridge Inn Edmonton
4235 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton
All proceeds benefit CapitalCare projects, for more information call 780.448.2413.
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CapitalCare Foundation Restaurant Series - Indulge in helping elders
Proceeds from these fundraisers will go towards the renovation and refurbishment of dining facilities in CapitalCare Grandview and
CapitalCare Lynnwood. Tickets - call 780.448.2413  View postcard

Crestwood - Experience the delight of wine tasting at Crestwood Fine Wines & Spirits on Wednesday, May 23 from 7:00-9:00pm. Wine will be served with complementary appetizers and a silent auction will be held during the evening. Price is $60/ticket available by calling the CapitalCare Foundation at 780.448.2413.  9658-142 St, Edmonton.

Italian Event - Arouse your taste buds with traditional Flavours of Italy on Thursday, October 4, 2012. Join Teresa Spinelli, President of the Italian Centre Shop, as she hosts a night of sensational flavours, aromas and experiences. Cocktails begin at 5:30 pm; Entrée served at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $60 each, available by calling the CapitalCare Foundation at
780.448.2413. Event will be held at the Ital-Canadian Seniors Association, 9111-110 Ave, Edmonton, AB.

Gilead Charity Golf Classic - June 4, 2012
CapitalCare Foundation's annual golf tournament in support of Alzheimer care. Sponsorship opportunities available.
Location: The Links at Spruce Grove, 100 Links Road, Spruce Grove, Alberta
Format: Texas Scramble
Registration: 7:00-7:30am  Registration form (Word form)
Shotgun start: 8:00am
Registration fee:  $225 per golfer
Call 780.448.2424 for sponsorship information, 780.448.2413 for registration or email ccfoundation@capitalcare.net

2012 Run for the Brave - August 25, 2012
in support of CapitalCare Veterans
10K flat course, chip-timed
5K family fun walk
1K kids' run
Location: Edmonton Garrison
Full details in the Run brochure
or register online through The Running Room

CapitalCare in the News

Making the visible shift to resident-centred care
It has long been recognized that the kitchen is the heart of any home, but for far too many elderly residents in long-term care, comfort can be hard to come by in the sterile dining halls and kitchens where their meals are served.

In mid-December, Edmonton’s CapitalCare — Canada’s largest public long-term care provider — took a grand step towards bringing comfort back into its oldest kitchens and dining rooms with the launch of a newly-renovated gathering space at one of its homes.
Axiom News, January 6 2012

Read more about CapitalCare's dining room renovations
 

News Archives

Fact Sheets

  • Urinary Tract Infections in Long-Term Care - One of those problems is infection of the kidneys or bladder, known as urinary tract infections. Lately, there have been some new ideas as to exactly what is, and what is not, a real infection of the urine in long-term care. (Read more)
  • 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)

 

 

 


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