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Archived News
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
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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
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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
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CapitalCare
recognized on new RAI Research User Network
July 2010
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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
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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
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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.
(read more...)
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.
(read more...)
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.
(read more...)
2009
April 29, 2010
Palliative care hospice like dying at home. Family gives back to
hospice for care and support received.
2009
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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
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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