I would like to add my testimony regarding my mother’s care at the Jubilee. When she arrived at the Jubilee last fall, we were uncertain that she would live through the week. After a fall, and spending several weeks on a transition unit at U of A, she was unable to talk, walk or feed herself and barely responded. Within two weeks of amazing care on first floor North, we began to see changes. She slowly began to respond to us, made efforts to eat and started to learn to use a wheel chair to the limit of her abilities. The staff were so nurturing and caring with her and were as happy as we were when she began to help herself. She still does not eat well but it is progression of her disease. The staff still encourage her to eat and drink. Take her to activities. She is always cleaned and cared for. Mom is content and happy and for that we are so grateful. All the staff, despite their heavy work loads make time for the residents, speak to them all by name and always make time for our questions and concerns. We moved mom to second floor N in the new year, not because of her care but for a bit more space as her room was so tiny with two ladies needing lifts and chairs. There was little room for us to visit in the room which worried us in the event they were isolated again. We were sad to leave the staff on 1N but the care is good on 2N as well. The recreation staff, physio, dietitians, kitchen staff are all involved in her care and are always available for our concerns. We see the building being maintained on a regular basis. We would not hesitate to refer others to the Jubilee.

The fact that mom is safe and well cared for let’s us all sleep at night – we are so grateful. Thank you all for doing all that you do, it is most appreciated.

– Marlee Konash (Mary Mitchell’s daughter)