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The Good Samaritan Society is fortunate to have committed volunteers that help us deliver on our Mission to provide Christian Hospitality to those in need or at risk. Thank you to all of our volunteers for the generous gift of your time and for always being there to extend a helping hand. You are truly invaluable....
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Our very own Board Chair, Norman Thompson, has successfully completed the Directors Education Program (DEP) which is jointly developed by the Institute of Corporate Directors and the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. The DEP is a highly interactive 12‐day program of round table discussions, real‐time case studies, and on‐point insights from leading governance experts. The....
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On June 15, 2016, The Good Samaritan Society was the recipient of the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Proclamation from Mayor Don Iveson. As author Tia Walker once said, “To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honours.” At The Good Samaritan Society, we take that sentiment seriously, and....
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Heartwarming special feature on duet bike program at our care home in Penticton, BC, Good Samaritan Village by the Station. Click here to see video on YouTube. If you are interested in volunteering at this care home, please call Jean at 250-490-4949. We have volunteer opportunities at all of our care homes click here....
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Good Samaritan Hillside Village in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, has been partnering with the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) for the past 7 years. Over the course of that time, they have donated everything from old beds and mattresses to wheel chairs, canes, walkers and crutches. In April, Good Samaritan Hillside Village was recognized for their....
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The following testimonial is from Lisa, whose mother is a resident at The Good Samaritan Society Dr. Gerald Zetter Care Centre: “My mother Anne is 81 years old and is living with middle to late stage dementia. In the span of three months, she went from full independent living to her current state. She was admitted....
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Edmonton – May 16, 2016 – A shift in care delivery at several Good Samaritan care homes has resulted in dramatic results for residents with dementia. The attitude and approach of staff changed regarding resident aggressive behaviours. As a result, the pilot unit went from 26% to 10% of its residents without an appropriate diagnosis....
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