Les is 63. He has multiple sclerosis and has been legally blind for years. He also lifts 280 pounds on the leg press, 100 reps at a time, and does yoga most mornings before anyone else in the building. For families weighing whether a move to Northwood makes sense, Les's advice comes down to one line...

Do you care about the future of home and community care in Halifax Regional Municipality? Northwood wants to hear from you. We are inviting community members and partners to apply for our new Community Advisory Committee (CAC). This committee gives people like you a real voice in shaping the services, policies, and programs that support home and community care clients across HRM.

We're wrapping up National Volunteer Week (April 19–25) where we celebrated the people who give their time, compassion, and care to others, and at Northwood, that impact is felt in the moments that matter most. Every day, across our communities, volunteers help create connection, comfort, and a true sense of belonging. It might look like a shared conversation, a walk, a game, or simply sitting together. These small moments have a lasting impact!

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.

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.

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.

At Northwood in Bedford, a special harmony is found in the laughter, movement, and music shared between seniors and young children. Though they might seem like unlikely classmates, their music sessions which started just last month—led by the owner of Joyful Sounds, Louise MacDonald—are proof that joy knows no age.

We’re excited to see the CBC spotlight on a deeply important story: “Meetups bring some of Halifax’s Deaf community back together”. These...

Charity fundraiser golf tournament is taking place on the South Shore of Nova Scotia

1 Bedroom Affordable Apartment at Northwood Gardens, aimed at seniors and persons above 55

Program Guides for 2025. After many years of publishing program guides as separate paper formats, in 2025 and going forwards program...