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Community Comes Together to Honour Beloved Volunteer with Renaming of The Joyce Bond Centre
Family members, friends, staff, residents, and community supporters gathered at Northwood recently to celebrate the official renaming of its main activities space as The Joyce Bond Centre, honouring the extraordinary life and legacy of longtime volunteer Joyce Bond.
Love, Loss, and Living with Dementia: John and Heather’s Story
John van Gurp still remembers noticing Heather for the first time in high school in 1979. They were 17. They went on to spend more than four decades together — building a family, travelling the world, and sharing a life full of love and laughter.
In the spring of 2021, John began to sense something wasn’t right.
Christina & Hedley G. Ivany Charitable Foundation Announced Legacy Gift to Support Mental Health at Northwood
Last week, Northwood friends, residents, and supporters gathered for a celebratory luncheon at the Halifax Campus, where the Christina & Hedley G. Ivany Charitable Foundation announced a profound and lasting commitment to Northwood through a legacy gift supporting mental health programs in perpetuity.
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Community Comes Together to Honour Beloved Volunteer with Renaming of The Joyce Bond Centre
Family members, friends, staff, residents, and community supporters gathered at Northwood recently to celebrate the official renaming of its main activities space as The Joyce Bond Centre, honouring the extraordinary life and legacy of longtime volunteer Joyce Bond.
Christina & Hedley G. Ivany Charitable Foundation Announced Legacy Gift to Support Mental Health at Northwood
Last week, Northwood friends, residents, and supporters gathered for a celebratory luncheon at the Halifax Campus, where the Christina & Hedley G. Ivany Charitable Foundation announced a profound and lasting commitment to Northwood through a legacy gift supporting mental health programs in perpetuity.
Holiday Music, Shared Moments: Celebrating the Season in Halifax and Bedford
This December, the halls of Northwood were filled with the sounds, spirit, and joy of the season. Our annual holiday concerts—held at both the Halifax and Bedford campuses—brought residents, families, staff, and community partners together for evenings of music, connection, and heartfelt celebration.
Programs
Christina & Hedley G. Ivany Charitable Foundation Announced Legacy Gift to Support Mental Health at Northwood
Last week, Northwood friends, residents, and supporters gathered for a celebratory luncheon at the Halifax Campus, where the Christina & Hedley G. Ivany Charitable Foundation announced a profound and lasting commitment to Northwood through a legacy gift supporting mental health programs in perpetuity.
Northwood Homecare Clients Participate in Innovative Mobility Pilot
The Veterans Affairs Canada-supported pilot includes 10 Northwood Homecare clients
A new mobility device aimed at improving independence and reducing the risk of injury from falls is being tested in Sheet Harbour through a partnership involving Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Northwood Homecare and Axtion Independence Mobility.
Planting Seeds of Connection at Northwood
A simple idea is making a meaningful difference across our Northwood community. Through gardening, creativity, and shared activities, residents are finding new ways to connect, build confidence, and support their well-being. Our Roots to Resilience Program, recently featured by SaltWire, brings residents, staff, families, and volunteers together in ways that encourage purpose and joy.
Research & Innovation
Northwood Homecare Clients Participate in Innovative Mobility Pilot
The Veterans Affairs Canada-supported pilot includes 10 Northwood Homecare clients
A new mobility device aimed at improving independence and reducing the risk of injury from falls is being tested in Sheet Harbour through a partnership involving Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Northwood Homecare and Axtion Independence Mobility.
NSCAD Students Bring Human-Centred Design to Northwood
Northwood welcomed students from NSCAD University’s Bachelor of Design (BDes) program yesterday morning as part of a hands-on exploration of how thoughtful, human-centred design can better support people living with dementia.
Save the Date: 14th Annual Northwood Research Symposium - April 30, 2026
14th Annual Northwood Research Symposium April 30, 2026 | Cedar Event Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia Join us for the 14th Annual Northwood Research Symposium, a full-day event celebrating research, innovation, and collaboration in continuing care and healthcare. Each year, the Symposium brings together professionals, researchers, policymakers, and community partners to share knowledge, explore emerging ideas, and spark meaningful dialogue about the future of aging and care in N
Community and Opportunities
Community Comes Together to Honour Beloved Volunteer with Renaming of The Joyce Bond Centre
Family members, friends, staff, residents, and community supporters gathered at Northwood recently to celebrate the official renaming of its main activities space as The Joyce Bond Centre, honouring the extraordinary life and legacy of longtime volunteer Joyce Bond.
Extended Care Paramedics Bring Holiday Cheer to Northwood
The holidays can be a joyful time, but for many people living in long-term care, the season can also be quiet and isolating. Thanks to the Extended Care Paramedics from Emergency Health Services (EHS), kindness and connection was in abundance today!
NSCAD Students Bring Human-Centred Design to Northwood
Northwood welcomed students from NSCAD University’s Bachelor of Design (BDes) program yesterday morning as part of a hands-on exploration of how thoughtful, human-centred design can better support people living with dementia.
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