Bethany Care Society

As Seniors’ Week begins, we’re recognizing this year’s theme of 40 Years of Connection, Contribution, and Community.

Every day, older adults enrich our communities through their wisdom, mentorship, volunteerism, community involvement, and lived experience.

Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing stories that highlight seniors within Bethany Housing communities who help foster connection, inclusion, and community spirit.

Thank you to all seniors who continue to inspire, support, and strengthen our communities every day.

Now accepting scholarship applications for the 2026/2027 academic year! 📚✨

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, eleven scholarships over $2,000 each will be awarded this year through the Bethany Care Foundation.

Scholarships are available to individuals enrolled in health care aide, nursing, health leadership, or allied health post-secondary programs.

These awards are intended to help reduce financial barriers while supporting continued learning and professional growth.

Applications close June 30, 2026.

If you or someone you know may be interested, visit our website to learn more and apply at bethanyseniors.com/scholarships-awards/

Today we had the opportunity to celebrate TWO exciting milestones at the Bethany Calgary Redevelopment Project site.

A huge congratulations to Graham on their 100th anniversary! What an incredible milestone.

We’re also excited to celebrate a major construction achievement with five of the project’s six wings now complete in concrete. This progress marks an important step toward bringing the future Bethany Calgary to life.

We’re grateful to the Graham team for their partnership and dedication in helping make The Next Chapter of Bethany Calgary a reality. A big thank you to everyone involved in helping move this project forward. Happy 100! 🎉

At Bethany, Service Excellence is our way of being. It is the roadmap that empowers each of us and reflects the everyday actions, compassion, leadership, and care that help bring our mission of Creating Caring Communities to life.

Earlier this month, we hosted our 2025 Service Excellence Awards Ceremony, a wonderful celebration of the many ways Bethany employees demonstrate our values every day.

138 employees were nominated through 195 nominations, each recognizing meaningful contributions made across our communities.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be highlighting each award category and sharing more about the individuals behind the nominations.

Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists, honourees, and nominees. Thank you for the incredible impact you make in the lives of our residents, families, colleagues, and communities.

As National Nursing Week comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thank you to all the nurses across Bethany who help create caring communities every day.

Throughout the week, we’ve had the opportunity to recognize just a few of the many individuals whose leadership, expertise, compassion, and dedication make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and families.

We are so grateful for the important role our nurses play in leading the transformation of Albertans aging well across Bethany.

Thoughtful, person-centred care makes a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and families. This National Nursing Week, we’re proud to recognize Jade, Licensed Practical Nurse and finalist for Bethany’s Excellence in Continuous Improvement Award this year.

Jade was recognized for consistently strengthening care for residents and families at Bethany Cochrane through ethical, trauma-informed practices in her daily work. Through careful observation, she identifies factors affecting residents’ emotional well-being and advocates for approaches that prioritize safety, dignity, and understanding. She asks thoughtful questions and ensures resident histories and preferences are considered in care decisions, helping staff respond in more supportive and respectful ways.

By leading with empathy, curiosity, and respect, Jade helps create an environment where residents feel supported and understood.

Congratulations, Jade, and thank you to all our nurses for the compassion and advocacy you bring to Bethany every day.

Strong leadership plays an important role in creating caring communities. This National Nursing Week, we’re proud to recognize Giti, Charge Registered Nurse at Bethany Calgary and this year’s Leadership Award honouree.

Giti demonstrates calm, patient leadership, remains composed under pressure, and promotes open communication among staff, residents, and families. In urgent situations, such as a suspected heart attack, she quickly assigns clear roles to staff to ensure a coordinated response, and she prepares teams in advance for complex admissions and resident needs.

Through her compassionate leadership and commitment to person-centred care, Giti continues to strengthen teamwork, staff confidence, and the quality of care provided across the community.

Congratulations, Giti, and thank you to all our nurses for the encouragement, mentorship, and support you bring to Bethany every day.

As part of National Nursing Week, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on Jean Paul (JP), Licensed Practical Nurse and recipient of Bethany’s Excellence in Health and Safety Award this year.

JP was recognized for his exceptional commitment to creating safer and more supportive environments for both residents and employees at Bethany Didsbury.

As co-chair of the Joint Worksite Health and Safety Committee, JP actively listens to concerns, collaborates with teams to implement solutions, and helps foster a workplace culture where employees feel heard, respected, and supported. He also promotes shared responsibility for health and safety by encouraging employee involvement in safety initiatives, providing guidance, and leading by example in identifying risks.

His leadership and advocacy continue to strengthen both physical and psychological safety within the community.

Congratulations, JP, and thank you all our nurses for the expertise, leadership, and dedication you bring to Bethany every day.

This National Nursing Week, we’re recognizing the incredible impact nurses have across our Bethany communities.

This year’s theme, The Power of Nurses to Transform Health, highlights the important role nurses have in shaping health care, driving innovation, and advocating for patient-centered care. At Bethany, we see this every day through the compassion and leadership of our nursing teams as we continue leading the transformation of Albertans aging well.

Throughout the week, we’ll be shining a spotlight on our nurses, celebrating the clinical expertise, mentorship, and dedication they bring to residents, families, and teams across Bethany.

Thank you to all our nurses for the meaningful difference you continue to make in the lives of those we serve.

Today, we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers who are part of our Bethany communities.

Through their love, strength, and care, they’ve shaped generations in profound ways.

We also hold space for those who may be missing a mother or finding the day difficult.

Sending love to all who need it and wishing those who celebrate a wonderful Mother’s Day. 💐