Particularly popular – and effective – is the latest interactive environment created by residents, instructors and volunteers in the art Gallery on the second floor. This immersive multi-media art installation, entitled Octopus’ Garden, evokes the seashore and the ocean depths.
Maintaining a Sense of Normalcy
To protect public health and maximize quality of life for Perley Health residents, staff and managers continue to adjust policies and programming in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The cancellation of the 2020 edition of Ottawa Race Weekend won’t deter the newest members of Team Perley Health. Marie Gauthier and Susan Davies, seniors who reside in Perley Health’s independent-living apartments, are determined to keep fundraising and training for one of the Weekend’s events – the two-kilometre race – with their walking poles.
A Message from Perley Health Foundation
"By standing strong and lifting each other up, we will get through this together." CEO Akos Hoffer & Foundation Executive Director Delphine Hasle.
"In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic I am reaching out to let you know where things stand at the Perley Health Foundation."
Jim Whitehead has found a new purpose in life, one that honours the legacy of his wife Pat, who passed away in 2018 after coping with Alzheimer’s disease for eight years.
There are many reasons why Perley Health feels like home. You play such a big part in this.
"You can imagine that in my six years as CEO, I’ve had ample opportunity to take it all in. Because of you, Perley Health is a special place, with a beautiful, homelike atmosphere. Thank you!"
A Home Filled with Love and Laughter
Working at the Foundation for the past six years, I’ve had this beautiful birds-eye view of seniors and Veterans enjoying life to the fullest at Perley Health. Thanks to you, their days are filled with comfort, meaningful activities and opportunities to get together.
You can imagine that in my 97 years, I’ve lived through my share of ups and downs. As a Veteran of the Korean War, I’m blessed to have lived such a full and meaningful life. And I’m so grateful to you for helping to give me such a wonderful home here at Perley Health.
Veteran Alex Kowbel typed his way into the military
When the Second World War broke out, “Little” Alex Kowbel desperately wanted to do his part, but he had a hard time convincing recruiters in Melville, Sask., that he was up to the job.