Volunteer celebrates 8 years of HELPing
Some older adults struggle with keeping their minds sharp and their bodies moving while in the hospital. With the return...
Getting self-assured: Hospital Elder Life Program adjusts to provide care during COVID
Malise Lynch was recently admitted to the Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) Regional Rehabilitation Centre following surgery at Hamilton Health Sciences’...
Preventing delirium in the hospital
Have you ever heard of delirium? This disorder isn’t commonly understood, but it is a common concern among older adults in the hospital.
A simple gesture goes a long way
Jocelyn Kuber, a university student who aspires to go to medical school, volunteers in the Emergency Department (ED) at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. When she learned of the ED volunteer program she jumped at the chance to gain experience working with patients.
Nurse makes fidget quilts for patients
Melissa Vens is blurring the lines between her work life and personal life. In a good way. This nurse works...
HELPing patients recognize Remembrance Day
For ten years, Brian Johnston has been making sure patients at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (JHCC) are able to...