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 […]
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. […]
New Long Term Care Facility poster for family EXCITING TIMES AHEAD FOR DYKELAND New Long Term Care Facility update So much work has been done behind the scenes for our new home that we would like to share it with you! Our information, education and feedback sessions are scheduled to begin next […]
Happy Valentine's Day, to all at Dykeland Lodge Where love and friendship, forever abode From the residents, staff, and family too Our hearts are full, thanks to all of you With smiles and laughter, we celebrate This special day, with those we appreciate From morning til night, our love will show For each and every […]
Celebrated the third Monday in February, Nova Scotia Heritage Day is an annual reminder of our storied past and an opportunity to honour the remarkable people, places and events that have contributed to this province’s unique heritage. 2024 Honouree: William Hall William Hall was the son of formerly enslaved parents, Jacob and Lucy who fled […]
