Message From Peter Wilde, Board Chair

Message from Peter Wilde,Board Chair

Welcome to the third issue of Northwood’s community newspaper. Northwood’s mission is rooted in building meaningful relationships and making positive differences in the communities we serve. This paper is a catalyst in achieving this mission. It’s really about the people who work and volunteer at Northwood. They are committed to ensuring our residents and clients Live More and this newspaper provides us with a means to share their stories.

Northwood staff are some of the most dedicated people I have ever met. Did you know, Northwood has employees who have worked here for more than forty years? Each November, Northwood holds a special

recognition event to honour those employees who have served ten years or more. And this year an astonishing 127 staff will be celebrated. That is true dedication and I am honoured to be involved with an organization where the staff go above and beyond each day. On behalf of the Board of Governors, thank you to the many staff who have dedicated their careers to helping others. This is an accomplishment to very proud of. You can read the full list of long service award recipients on page 6.

It all started with an idea. A desire to do something better, something new for seniors and those who needed our help the most. Northwood now has a more than fifty year legacy of innovating,

introducing and sharing interesting and inspiring new ideas and first-time concepts into the continuing care industry. This time last year, we were preparing to launch Hi-Tech with Heart, an innovative home support program that puts smart tablets in the hands of respite clients to harness the power of the internet to browse faraway places, listen to music or Skype with loved ones.

Innovative projects like these are what Northwood is all about, providing the best care possible and enhancing quality of life. That’s why Northwood is always thinking about what’s next. One of the newest projects at Northwood is our Virtual Reality program. Thanks to a grant from the Department

of Seniors, Northwood was able to have its own virtual reality content created that showcases Nova Scotia landmarks. Now, residents can use this cutting edge technology and travel to places they may not be able to experience otherwise.

The team at Northwood is truly extraordinary. They dream big and work hard to achieve those dreams. I hope you enjoy reading this edition of our community paper and learning about the team and their dreams.