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.

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.

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.

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.

That’s why each year; Mary Anne hosts her very own “Open Room.”  She decorates her space with lights and garland, sets out holiday treats, and invites friends old and new to stop by for cheer, conversation, and laughter. What began as a simple idea has grown into a beautiful tradition. one that brightens not only her room, but the entire community around her. For Mary Anne, the Open Room is more than a party.  It is hope in action.

Last Thursday, we proudly celebrated the incredible dedication of 192 employees at our Halifax Campus who have reached milestone anniversaries ranging from 10 to 45 years of service. Each of these individuals has played an essential role in making Northwood the caring, innovative and community focused organization it is today. The evening was filled with pride, gratitude and heartfelt appreciation as we recognized the lasting impact of our team members. This year also marke

Today we celebrate something truly special, the people who remind us of what excellence looks like in action. Those who see a better way, care enough to make it happen, and lift others along the way. Congratulations to this year’s Safety and Quality Award recipients: Northwood Campus: Quality Improvement Award: Danielle Dyke Safety Excellence Award: Nina Logan Their leadership and diligence have had a significant impact on maintaining a safe environment for both tenants and s

World renowned experts Eloy Van Hal and Janette Spiering from the Hogeweyk Dementia Village in the Netherlands join us in the Northwood Activity Centre to present their pioneering approach to dementia care.   Northwood partnered with them over the past year to learn more about the group's innovative treatment and ongoing study of persons with dementia. As the contract comes to a close, we were thrilled to discover that Eloy and Janette were coming through Canada and willing