Cartwright Cares

04/14/2026

We loved hosting Tammy’s glasswork workshop this past weekend! The projects turned out so well! We hope to have her back again. ☀️

04/13/2026

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04/13/2026

"Cartwright Cares has been providing housekeeping services in my home since the summer of 2025. They have proven themselves to be a very professional and caring company who provide their clients help with exceptional staff. I highly recommend their services to any senior who finds themselves needing assistance."

-Geri Michalski

Thank you so much, Geri for your kind words! 💙💚

04/11/2026

Kaitlynn Zimmer, Delia Johnson, Jayden McNeely, & Rachel Kofluk pictured above are from the University of Lethbridge in the Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation Program. In their TREC 3500: Therapeutic Recreation for Diverse Populations class, they were tasked with creating adaptive equipment for the Creative Works Program in Coleman. The images below are their pieces of equipment that they have created, designed, and 3D printed to support individuals in the program.

1. "This item is called a Magnetic Nail Gripper. This is a tool we came up with and designed on a 3D printer at the university to support individuals in grabbing nails for their woodworking projects. Grabbing small nails can be challenging and this tool uses magnetic strips to support in grabbing the nails from a table for easier access. We chose the colour purple as it contrasts with the brown and neutral colours associated with lots of woodworking supplies. We placed longer strips of magnet on the longer sides of the nail gripper to grab longer or bigger nails, while placing shorter pieces on the slimmer sides for smaller and more precise nails. We added some grip tape on one side of the magnetic nail grabber to support in holding the object and it not falling or sliding out of people’s hands."

2. "This item is called a Nail Holder. This is a tool we came up with and designed on a 3D printer at the university to support individuals hammering nails into wood. Hammering nails can be challenging and dangerous as it can lead to individuals slipping and accidentally hammering their fingers. This tool opens at the top for individuals to add nails into the holes designed for all different sizes of nails, and from here all individuals have to do is hold onto the piece of adaptive equipment and hammer both safely and easily. We added pieces of grip tape to the handle of the nail holder as it allows for individuals to have a tighter and stronger hold on the nail holder and prevents any slipping. We chose to make this piece of adaptive equipment a dark blue colour to contrast with the dark colours of woodworking materials."

3. "This item is called a Tap Tool. This is a tool we came up with and designed on a 3D printer at the university to support individuals who need an adaptive tool to use a tap. We created this tool to allow for individuals to have an easier time creating threads in wood, and to provide an easier way to tap. The tap is placed in the opening and then the handles can be used for twisting the tap into a hole to create threads to match the threads on a bolt. We added pieces of grip tape on the handles of the tap tool to prevent slipping as the 3D filament is quite slippery. We chose to make this piece of adaptive equipment a teal colour to contrast with the dark colours of the woodworking materials."

A special thank you to the University of Lethbridge, Kaitlynn, Delia, Jayden, and Rachel for their creativity and support!

04/09/2026

Some cute cookies one of our staff made around Easter with one of our clients 😍🐰

04/09/2026

So many amazing groups in the CNP depend on volunteers to support their causes. Are you looking to help support health care in the CNP? Consider applying to be a part of the Hospital Auxiliary!

04/08/2026

Today, on April 7th, we join the country in recognizing National Caregiver Day—a day dedicated to honoring the compassion, resilience, and unwavering dedication of caregivers, especially unpaid family and friend caregivers. These incredible individuals give their time, energy, and love without expectation of reward, supporting their loved ones every day with patience, care, and selflessness.

This year holds extra significance for us at Caregivers Alberta, as we celebrate 25 years of standing alongside caregivers across the province. For a quarter of a century, we’ve provided resources, guidance, and a supportive community to those who give so much of themselves. Over these 25 years, we’ve witnessed countless unpaid caregivers face challenges with courage, adapt with resilience, and show acts of kindness that inspire everyone around them.

On this National Caregiver Day, we want to pause and say thank you—to every unpaid family and friend caregiver who has touched a life, to every supporter who has joined us on this journey, and to our incredible community that makes our work possible. Your dedication fuels our purpose every single day, and we are honored to celebrate this important milestone with you.

04/03/2026

Where winter fades and blossoms rise,
Hope returns in gentle guise.
Wishing you peace as springtime starts—
From our caring hands to your warm hearts.

Happy Easter from Cartwright Cares
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04/01/2026

03/28/2026

WE’RE 2!! 🎉🎉🎉

March marks our two year anniversary (est. 2024).

We’ve learned so much, grown, and continue to focus on supporting our community in many ways.

To many more years ahead 🍾🎉🎉🥳

Have you received services from Cartwright Cares? Have any well wishes for our future? We’d love to hear from you 😊😊

03/27/2026

🌟 NEW RESOURCES! Mental Health and Financial Fraud

Fraud and scams can have profound and lasting impacts on the mental and emotional well-being of older adults. We've produced two new resources designed to support older adults in understanding and navigating the emotional impact of fraud, while also offering pathways toward healing and recovery. One resource is for older adults and the other for health care practitioners and allies.

👉 Access the new resources here: https://ow.ly/p4RR50YzpiN

03/23/2026

Interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s and other dementias? 🧠💡

Check out www.AlzEducate.ca to register for their great online training! See photos for some examples of upcoming training.