We Mind Mental Health
Jean’s Journey
Jean Saville was born in Québec City, the oldest of 4 girls and 2 boys. She has 2 surviving sisters living in Québec City and a brother in Montréal. A strong and lovely lady, Jean acquired her basic French language skills in grade school as a second language and also ...
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Conversations with Hazel
When I met up with Hazel for the first time, I was already familiar with her determined figure walking through the lounge on her way outside for her morning constitutional. This sounds like a healthy and pleasant activity, but for Hazel, it is like a daily marathon as she struggles ...
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A Life of Love, Resilience, and Gratitude
In early July, I received an email inviting me to write about the life experiences of a local senior. I accepted with enthusiasm and, a few weeks later, learned that I would be meeting Elizabeth Vatcher, a 99-year-old resident of Saint Brigid’s Home. I wasn’t sure what to expect, only ...
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