Volunteers make world of difference for Calgary’s senior ER patients

Spending day and night in a hospital emergency room is often a difficult experience for senior citizens in need of care, but a group of enthusiastic volunteers are hoping to bring just a little extra joy. These volunteers make up the SUPER (Seniors Support in the ER) program at Calgary’s South Health Campus. Pearl, an ER patient, says it’s the volunteers that have kept her going through difficult moments over the past few days. “The volunteers are so excellent. They’re al