Heather MacLeod is fired up about her new job as the Centre of Excellence's (CoE) Knowledge Translation Specialist. “In this role, I’ll be able to apply everything I’ve learned—and continue to learn—about improving quality of life for Seniors and Veterans living with frailty,” she says.
The late Beryl Montgomery (née McCallum) capped off a life of kindness with a generous gift in her will to Perley Health Foundation. To those closest to Beryl, this final act of kindness came as no surprise; many Canadians of her generation dedicated their lives to community, country and family.
Thank You for Your Trust and Support
Thanks to the generosity of donors, our Answering the Call Campaign has succeeded in raising more than $10 million to advance innovation and excellence in the care of Seniors and Veterans living with frailty. Because of strong support, older adults across Canada will be able to live life to the fullest throughout the aging process. I am incredibly grateful for donors—like you—who believe in our mission.
Perley Health Foundation Partner Spotlight
To help cross the Foundation’s $10-million goal, Lockheed Martin Canada answered the call by making the final gift of $60,000, consisting of a yearly $20,000 donation over the next three years.
Your Christmas Gift Could Be The Biggest Gift Perley Health Residents Will Receive
When I walk the halls, I see so many Seniors and Veterans who are living life to the fullest. I talk to families who live with peace of mind, knowing that the people they love so dearly are so well cared for. You are the reason behind many positive things I see and hear - smiles, laughter, singing, joyful tears and hugs.
At age 94, Sheridan “Pat” Patterson enjoys a relatively quiet, simple life these days at Perley Health. He loves to paint, sculpt and work in wood in the studio. Every Friday, son Kevin takes him out to lunch—”he always enjoys a Guinness,” says Kevin—and takes him home for Sunday dinner. Older son Mike reads to his father over the phone for an hour or more every evening. All are fitting honours for a man who devoted his life to his country and his family.
I've Had Quite A Few Trips Around The Sun In My Life
I’m betting you are much younger than me, given that I am in my 93rd year. That’s quite a few trips around the sun for me and a life filled with family, friends, memories, adventures, and proudly serving my country.
Charles Zinck, who passed away in 2017, possessed a rare combination of selflessness, joy and compassion. To commemorate this spirit—and to honour his gift-in-will to the Answering the Call Campaign—the multi-service clinic at Perley Health has been renamed the Zinck Interprofessional Clinic.
An Important Message from Dr. Robert, Perley Health Chief Medical Officer
Imagine your life as a canoe trip. The water is smooth when you first push off from shore, and your paddle strokes grow stronger. As years pass, your canoe carries the weight of your life’s journey, your paddle strokes are less powerful than they used to be, and the water rises and becomes rougher.
"Jim served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War, and his time in uniform marked the rest of his life and profoundly influenced Ruth. Although neither one lived or received care at Perley Health, they both appreciated the exceptional care that Veterans receive there."
Karen Martin, niece of Ruth and Jim