Phone:

(403) 823-3345

Address:

140 Riverside Dr E, Drumheller, AB, T0J 0Y4

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Heat Wave Tips

We may think of Canada as the winter capital of the world, but summers can get very hot. Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can result in heat-related emergencies, such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
Follow these steps to protect yourself and your family during a heat wave:
– Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles.
– Stay hydrated and cool. Drink plenty of cool fluids, even if you don’t feel thirsty, and check in with children and seniors to make sure they are drinking regularly.
– Avoid caffeine and alcohol because they can cause dehydration, which stops your body from controlling its temperature properly.
– Avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day (typically between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.).
– Dress for the heat and for your activity level: Wear light, loose clothing to let air circulate and heat escape.
– Always wear a hat and apply sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher before going outside.
– Slow down your activities as it gets hotter. Move indoors and don’t work, exercise, or play outside for an extended period of time.
– Take frequent breaks in a cool or shady area and use the buddy system if you need to be outside when it’s hot.
– Check on your pets and animals frequently – make sure their needs for water and shade are met.
– Pay close attention to how you and those around you feel. Check on vulnerable family members, friends and neighbors (such as children, the elderly and ill) who may require assistance.
Anyone who experiences a sunburn should immediately move out of the sun, move to a cool area and consume extra fluids for the days following.
A severe sunburn may require medical attention if it results in display blisters, facial swelling, nausea, fever or severe chills, rapid pulse or breathing, signs of dehydration, etc.
Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke, can happen to anyone who stays in the heat and sun for too long.
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Staff Immersive Dementia Experience

Our Big Country PCN nurses Amanda and Kim gave the staff the opportunity to try an immersive dementia experience. Staff watched an engaging video following a patient with dementia trying to navigate their day.
Staff were then given items to wear that would reduce their dexterity and vision and had to try and complete regular daily tasks while in a loud environment:
– Buttoning a shirt
– Sorting medication
– Finding ID
– Completing a form
This experience was incredibly valuable in order for our staff to provide support for patients living with dementia.
10 Warning Signs of Dementia
– Memory changes that affect day-to-day abilities
– Difficulty doing familiar tasks
– Changes in language and communication
– Disorientation in time and place
– Impaired judgment
– Problems with abstract thinking
– Misplacing things
– Changes in mood, personality and behavior
– Loss of initiative
– Challenges understanding visual and spatial information
Information regarding dementia support can be found here: https://alzheimer.ca/en/help-support/im-living-dementia
Dementia Advice is available Alberta Wide through 811 Health Link, this telephone service, provides free specialized dementia advice, is available through Health Link by dialing 811 and selecting the option to speak with a dementia specialist.
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National Injury Prevention Day in Canada

On Friday, July 5, 2024, Parachute celebrates the eighth National Injury Prevention Day in Canada to raise awareness about the devastating effects of predictable and preventable injuries. Their goals are to educate others and help all Canadians live long lives to the fullest.
Parachute’s National Injury Prevention Day (NIPD) is a day to raise awareness around the importance of injury prevention and aid Canadians to live long lives to the fullest through education and advocacy. Health Canada recognizes this date as an official national Health Promotion Day.
Injury prevention is critical to saving lives: Did you know that injury is the No. 1 cause of death of Canadians ages 1 to 44? Or that injury costs the Canadian economy $29.4 billion a year?
Parachute knows that most injuries are predictable and preventable: They need your help spreading their information on preventing serious injuries on the road, at home and at play.
Parachute’s goal is to provide the necessary information and tools to the public, and to work diligently to ensure that one day Canada will be free of serious injuries.
Quick facts
– Every day, 48 Canadians die and 634 are hospitalized because of injuries.
– Preventable injury kills more Canadian children than any disease, and more youth than all other causes combined.
– 75 per cent of injury-related deaths are from unintentional causes, such as falls, car crashes and poisonings.
– Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, hospitalizations, emergency department visits and disabilities in Canada.
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Canada Day in the Drumheller Valley

🍁 On July 1, 2024, the Drumheller Valley comes to life as residents and visitors gather to celebrate Canada Day. This year’s celebration features live music, roving entertainment, fun for all ages and a fireworks show to end the night!
This parade theme this year is “Dinosaur Capital of the World”
Food and activities, family fun and entertainment will be available in Drumheller on July 1st!
Time: All Day
Location: Rotary Park, 60 Riverside Dr W, Drumheller, AB
FOOD AND ACTIVITIES
7:00am – 9:30am- Kinsmen Pancake Breakfast
9:00am – 9:00pm – World’s Largest Dinosaur and Gift Shop
11:00am – 5:00pm – Farmer’s Market
11:00am – 8:00pm – Food Truck Alley
11:30am – 1:30pm – Darryl Jacques Memorial Beef on a Bun hosted by the Drumheller Rotary Club
12:00pm – 2:30pm – Smokie on a Bun BBQ hosted by Westview Co-op in support of Greentree School Breakfast Program
2:00pm – 11:00pm – Drumheller Dragons Beer Gardens
ALL DAY FUN
10:00am – Canada Day Parade
2:00pm – 6:00pm – Inflatables and Bouncy Castles
2:00pm – 6:00pm – Lothar the Magician: Magic and More!
2:00pm – 6:00pm – Roaming Raptor Visits
2:00pm – 6:00pm – Airbrush Tattoos
2:00pm – 6:00pm – Caricature Artists
2:00pm – 6:00pm – Cirquetastic Circus and Acrobatic Shows
11:00pm – FIREWORKS!
ENTERTAINMENT STAGE
Located at the World’s Largest Dinosaur Parking Lot
2:00pm – 2:15pm – Opening Remarks and Oh Canada
2:15pm – 3:15pm – Michela Sheedy
3:30pm – 5:45pm – Austin O’Keefe and His Nostalgia Cowboys
6:00pm – 8:15pm – Fraid Knot
8:30pm – 10:45pm – Megan Dawson
For all information in one place, please visit https://www.drumheller.ca/live/events/canada-day
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Dementia Advice Through Health Link

Dementia Advice is available Alberta Wide through 811 Health Link, this telephone service, provides free specialized dementia advice, is available through Health Link by dialing 811 and selecting the option to speak with a dementia specialist.
Dementia Advice provides support for people living with dementia and their caregivers, including tele-triage, health advice, and available resources. A Health Link nurse assesses clients needs and provides advice for immediate concerns. When needed, clients are referred to a specialized dementia nurse for additional advice.
Specific services include:
– Short term psychosocial support
– Dementia related education
– Facilitates linkages to community resources
– Referrals to services such as Alzheimer Society and Home Care
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 8:15 pm
Please note this service is closed on Statutory Holidays.
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