“It was frightening. We didn’t know which hospital to go to, so we turned to North York General Hospital (NYGH),” recalls Sheryl Erenberg, the daughter of 87-year-old NYGH patient Ellen Erenberg.
The sound of a newborn cries fills the air as Michelle Lorello-Bancheri picks up her phone to speak with us about her birthing journey. She is getting ready to put her 11-month-old baby and three-year-old down for their daytime naps. It’s a refreshing feeling, and despite the sounds, it is peaceful.
Seniors are an important part of our community; a community that is rapidly growing. By 2046, Ontarians over 65 are expected to double, and North York’s seniors community is expected to increase by 30 per cent versus the 2016 census alone.
The causes we hold close to our hearts reflect who we are as individuals and what we truly value. They also reflect important parts of our life journey.