#VillaHeroes: A legacy of compassionate care – It has been said the greatest essence of life is to be of service to others. This principle is one that Elaine Ford lives her life by. At 71 years old, Elaine is still driven by her passion for caring for others and teaching younger generations who enter…
April 2, 2021 Comfort & Care in Community Newsletter Wishing you a blessed Easter! – Happy Easter long weekend! . . Easter is a time to celebrate the renewal and restoration of life. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought us a year full of hardships, but we can lean on this Easter season to bring us positivity and hope…
– #VillaHeroes: Bonded by a family tradition Some consider family to be the compass that guides them through life. It’s the beacon of hope and ray of light through the toughest of times. This is especially true in the case of sisters Maureen and Maria, and their niece Nicole, who have collectively served at St.…
Warmhearted. Determined. Empowering. These three words perfectly describe Kate Gallant, a Therapeutic Recreationist (TR) at St. Joseph’s Villa. It all started when she was in high school, completing a co-op placement in the TR department at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Her love for the profession was apparent and she later pursued an education in Mohawk College’s…
March 19, 2021 Comfort & Care in Community Newsletter Meet the incredible Heroes behind the PPE #VillaHeroes: Meet the heroes behind the PPE . St. Joseph’s Villa Foundation has been deeply inspired by the bravery and dedication of our essential staff who stand on the front-lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. They have truly exemplified…
Sharing Their Stories St. Joseph’s Villa Foundation has been deeply inspired by the bravery and dedication of our essential staff who stand on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. They have truly exemplified what it means to be a health care hero, keeping our most vulnerable populations safe and finding the silver lining through the…
March 5, 2021 Comfort & Care in Community Newsletter Introducing HEROES, our 20th Annual Gala event HEROES, our 20th Annual Gala event The past year has been challenging for us all, particularly for residents and essential workers in long-term care homes who are sadly most impacted by COVID-19. When we look back upon this year,…
February 19, 2021 Comfort & Care in Community Newsletter Enhancing lives through community support Dundas Legion gifts $15,000 for new bathtubs The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 36 of Dundas has been a long-time supporter of the Villa Foundation. Thanks to its generous contribution through this year’s Dundas Poppy Fund, we can continue to meet our residents’ physical, emotional…
It’s said that the end of one’s life deserves as much care and compassion as the beginning. This notion is something of a mantra for Beverley Yates, the newly appointed Manager of Margaret’s Place Hospice at St. Joseph’s Villa Dundas. Beverley has blessed the Villa with her presence for over 30 years. In her…
February 5, 2021 Comfort & Care in Community Newsletter Celebrating Our Villa Heroes Gala comes home to the Villa! After having cancelled the 2020 Gala due to COVID-19, we are happy to announce that the Gala is back in 2021! The Gala will look different from past years as we celebrate St. Joseph’s Villa HEROES who have faced…
