The holiday season is a time to reflect on the previous year and plan for the future. All of us at Dykeland Lodge are appreciative of the partnerships that have been built, as well as the commitment that each of our partners has made to our success and the development of long-term care in Nova […]
KWANZAA -- DECEMBER 26 to JANUARY 1 -- Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday that celebrates African heritage and culture. It is observed from December 26th to January 1st each year, culminating in a festive gathering known as the Karamu Ya Imani (Feast of Faith). Kwanzaa is a time for reflection, community, and the reaffirmation of […]
We want to take a moment to wish all our residents, staff, family, friends and partners a very happy New Year 2024. As we enter 2024, let us embrace the new opportunities and adventures that await us. May this new year be filled with more love, joy, happiness, and success for all of us. Happy […]
Each January, the Alzheimer Society supports and leads Canada's Alzheimer's Awareness Month. During this month, we at the Society encourage organizations across Canada, and individuals like you, to learn more about dementia and its stark impact on Canadians. And while Alzheimer's Awareness Month may stop at the end of January, the experiences of people who live with dementia […]
Every year on January 4th, World Braille Day reminds us of the importance of accessibility and independence for those who are blind or visually impaired. About 36 million people around the world are blind. By 2050, the number of people diagnosed with blindness is predicted to rise to 115 million. Those who are blind or […]
Celebrate African Heritage Month 2024 The 2024 African Heritage Month theme is Our Smiles, Our Joy, Our Resilience as African Nova Scotians. This month is a time to celebrate and recognize the history and culture of people of African descent. The theme aligns with the final year of the United Nations’ International Decade for People of […]
Groundhog Day is a folk tradition celebrated across North America on February 2, aimed at predicting the arrival of spring. Largely observed in Canada and the United States, the popular custom is based upon the belief that the emergence of a groundhog from its burrow on this day can help determine the duration of winter. […]
