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Canada's first residential family style living environments for
people with Alzheimer disease, McConnell Place North opened on July
19, 1995, and McConnell Place West opened on February 12, 1998.
McConnell Place North has 36
supportive living beds.
The centres emphasize maintaining each person's independence and
dignity in a home-like environment and includes a large outdoor
area. Residents are encouraged to participate in familiar activities
such as gardening, housecleaning and baking.
Special Features
Both "E" shaped buildings have:
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three houses with each house having 10 single rooms and one double
room (2 people sharing)
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combined living room, dining room, kitchen and laundry room
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common areas including a great room, private dining room, and
sitting area with a fireplace.
Care Team
The care
team
meets regularly to identify and address the needs of residents through
team meetings and ongoing interdisciplinary consultation.
In the News
Edible tree tastes of
memories - Alzheimer's centre rekindles past for residents -
Edmonton Journal, December 11, 2008
More photos - CBC
Edmonton Features
For More Information
Community
Care Access
is the first point of contact for all
continuing care programs and services in the Edmonton region.
Please call 780.496.1300.
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