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CapitalCare in the News

2010

  • War veterans get their place in the sun
    EDMONTON - War veterans now have a sunny place to rest after a $75,000 donation helped build a rooftop garden in north Edmonton.
    The patio will serve the 150 World War II and Korean War vets housed at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans.
    CNews, Canoe Network September 25 2010
     
  • Run for the Brave - Military men share bond
    They're two Canadians soldiers who fought different wars nearly seven decades apart, but they share a deep bond. Sgt Roy Pritchard and Cpl Ryan Campbell have teamed up to launch this Saturday's Run for the Brave, a fundraiser for the Kipnes Centre for Veterans, which Pritchard calls home.
    Edmonton Sun August 9 2010    Edmonton Sun video
  • A dose of silliness is good for what ails you
    People who spend time in hospital or are in long-term care have very regimented days, and clowns and other entertainers break up the routine, says Linda Batdorf, spiritual care co-ordinator at CapitalCare Grandview. Edmonton Journal August 9 2010

  • Helicopter squadron serves breakfast to veterans
    120 veterans were served pancakes by members of the 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron at the annual Capital EX breakfast at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans Edmonton Sun July 23 2010

  • CapitalCare recognized on new RAI Research User Network
    July 2010

  • There's just no stopping this lady
    CapitalCare Strathcona volunteer relates well with seniors
    Helen Lavender doesn't let retirement stop her from keeping busy.
    This avid volunteer and former teacher spends most of her week volunteering at a variety of organizations, one of which is CapitalCare Strathcona. Edmonton Examiner April 8, 2010

  • You can go home again
    CapitalCare Grandview orthopedic rehabilitation program helps surgery patients return home sooner.
    Grace Foster is home again, sooner than she expected. The 77-year-old had surgery on her fractured right hip last month. After two weeks in an Edmonton orthopedic rehabilitation program, she returned to her home in Beaumont. Alberta Health Services Innovation Improving Care
    April 1, 2010
  • Seniors have CHOICE

    Edmonton program catches problems before they require emergency care.
    At 85 years old, Frank Blackwell has just discovered how much he loves dominoes, card games and the interesting stories of new friends. He discovered these passions after being referred to the CHOICE program at CapitalCare Norwood in Edmonton. Alberta Health Services Innovation Improving Care Feb 2010

  • Zwozdesky works double time to raise money for ESO, CapitalCare
    Health minister a busy man sprinting from one event to the other
    Health Minister Gene Zwozdesky put his best foot forward this week and was in two places at once. Edmonton Journal February 14, 2010

News Releases
September 24, 2010
Veterans get their place in the sun as Lieutenant Governor cuts ribbon on rooftop garden

Making his first official visit to northern Alberta’s home for frail and elderly war veterans, His Honour, Colonel (Retired) the Honourable Donald S. Ethell, OC OMM AOE MSC CD, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, cut the ribbon to open the rooftop garden at the CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans.
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July 23, 2010
Afghan war vet helps launch Run for the Brave at Capital Ex Veterans Breakfast

Cpl Ryan Crawford joined veteran Roy Pritchard in launching the 2010 Run for the Brave as the 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron put on their annual Capital EX Pancake Breakfast for residents of the CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans.
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July 15, 2010
Canada's first residential Alzheimer care centre turns 15 as wave of grey approaches 

The future of Alzheimer’s care was celebrated today as CapitalCare marked the 15th anniversary of the opening of McConnell Place North, Canada’s first residential care centre for people with Alzheimer’s.
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2009

April 29, 2010
Palliative care hospice like dying at home. Family gives back to hospice for care and support received.

 

2009

  • 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

News Releases
August 21, 2009
Everyday heroes run for the brave on August 22

July 15, 2009
Military brings Capital EX spirit to veterans, CapitalCare launches Run for the Brave

January 30, 2009
Creating a caring culture in long term care discussed at conference

January 30, 2009
WestJet “culture guru” Don Bell discusses corporate culture at conference

2008
CapitalCare in the News
 

News Releases
November 19, 2008
Institute for Continuing Care Education and Research selects interim director.

June 6, 2008
Miniature horse and pot-bellied pig arrive at summer home at continuing care centre.

Mabel the
pot-bellied pig
Daycare children
welcome Mabel

Petting Mabel  

Vinnie and  friends  

February 25, 2008
Landmark partnership aims to enhance continuing care
About the Institute for Continuing Care, Education and Research
 

February 8, 2008
Futurist Richard Worzel speaks about the Challenges of the Future of Health Care at the People & Progress Conference.

February 6, 2008
Life or Death: Who decides? Panel of experts discusses treatment decisions at the end of life at the People & Progress Conference.

CapitalCare in the News
2007

September 18, 2007
Wall of Pride unveiled at Kipnes Centre for Veterans
August 28, 2007
Miniature horses say good-bye to their summer home at continuing care centre

June 5, 2007
Ladies auxiliaries mark D-Day anniversary with $12,000 donation to veterans centre

February 7, 2007
Long-Term Care Conference Explores Better Ways for Staff, Residents and Families to Communicate, Improve Care

February 7, 2007
International Employee Recognition Expert Reveals How to Keep, Motivate & Inspire Staff in a Hot Economy

February 6, 2007
Leading U.S. Researcher Shares Expertise on Using Standardized Information to Improve Quality of Long-Term Care

CapitalCare in the News
2007

2006

  • An umbrella of care for the frail elderly Pioneering Capital Health program keeps seniors in their homes longer Capital Health Nov. 2006

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