September 30 is “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.” This day honours the survivors of residential schools, the children who never returned home, and their families and communities. It is also “Orange Shirt Day,” a commemorative day intended to raise awareness...
On the fifteenth day of the eighth month in the Lunar Calendar, many East and Southeast Asian cultures celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival. Throughout the second week of September, residents and staff at our homes welcomed the bright, round moon with fun festivities. At...
“Love is the greatest gift that one generation can leave to another.” – Richard Garnett Mrs. S. M.’s first grandchild was born while she was staying at the Yee Hong Peter K. Kwok Hospice. Her final wish was to hold the newborn and experience the unique bond between...
Nancy Cheng, Registered Dietitian, shares a few ways caregivers can better manage nutrition for senior family members who have loss of appetite. It’s not uncommon for seniors to experience a decline in appetite. If older adults are eating less, the first step would be...
In August, our Finch Centre team threw an ice cream party to celebrate the summer and thank our hardworking staff for their resilience, dedication and team spirit. Outside, an ice cream truck whipped up soft serves and slushies for staff. Inside, enthusiastic summer...
