--- title: A look at how True Doors benefit Northwood - Bedford Campus | True Doors description: In this fund a need video Jennifer Tucker, clinical practice manager, and Elders explain the results of the pilot project. image: https://www.truedoors.com/hubfs/Branding/Images/True%20Doors%20-%20Decals%20that%20transform%20facilities%20into%20homes.jpeg --- # A look at how True Doors benefit Northwood - Bedford Campus In this fund a need video Jennifer Tucker, clinical practice manager, and Elders explain the results of the pilot project. Northwood began in 1962 as a social movement in response to the plight of seniors living alone in Halifax. What emerged was a shared belief that people, committed to an ideal, could make a difference in the world. Since its inception, Northwood has become a powerful voice for seniors in Nova Scotia, demanding a new approach to aging in place. Today, Northwood is the largest not-for-profit continuing care organization in Atlantic Canada. ## Some of the True Doors ® chosen by elders during the pilot ![True Doors selected by the elders at Northwood in Nova Scotia Canada - Photo 7](https://www.truedoors.com/hubfs/True%20Doors%20selected%20by%20the%20elders%20at%20Northwood%20in%20Nova%20Scotia%20Canada%20-%20Photo%207.jpeg "True Doors selected by the elders at Northwood in Nova Scotia Canada - Photo 7") ![True Doors selected by the elders at Northwood in Nova Scotia Canada - Photo 4](https://www.truedoors.com/hubfs/True%20Doors%20selected%20by%20the%20elders%20at%20Northwood%20in%20Nova%20Scotia%20Canada%20-%20Photo%204.jpeg "True Doors selected by the elders at Northwood in Nova Scotia Canada - Photo 4") ![True Doors selected by the elders at Northwood in Nova Scotia Canada - Photo 6](https://www.truedoors.com/hubfs/True%20Doors%20selected%20by%20the%20elders%20at%20Northwood%20in%20Nova%20Scotia%20Canada%20-%20Photo%206.jpeg "True Doors selected by the elders at Northwood in Nova Scotia Canada - Photo 6") ![True Doors selected by the elders at Northwood in Nova Scotia Canada - Photo 2](https://www.truedoors.com/hubfs/True%20Doors%20selected%20by%20the%20elders%20at%20Northwood%20in%20Nova%20Scotia%20Canada%20-%20Photo%202.jpeg "True Doors selected by the elders at Northwood in Nova Scotia Canada - Photo 2") ## Family and staff shares their views > They are great, helps mom remember which room is hers, and she loves it. Mom loves the color. – Daughter of Resident | at Bedford Campus, Northwood in Nova Scotia, Canada > I really like the doors. It personalizes the resident’s home. I find there is less confusion with rooms, fewer people walking into the wrong rooms. – Member of staff | at Bedford Campus, Northwood in Nova Scotia, Canada > They are very nice. They make the rooms seem much more personal and individual not so much like a hospital institution. They are also much more pleasing to look at and add artwork to the unit. Also the residents seem very pleased and take pride in their doors/rooms. – Member of staff | at Bedford Campus, Northwood in Nova Scotia, Canada > Mom feels that uninvited residents no longer enter her room. She likes her new door. – Daughter of Resident | at Bedford Campus, Northwood in Nova Scotia, Canada ## More of the True Doors ® chosen by elders during the pilot ![True Doors selected by the elders at Northwood in Nova Scotia Canada - Photo 8](https://www.truedoors.com/hubfs/True%20Doors%20selected%20by%20the%20elders%20at%20Northwood%20in%20Nova%20Scotia%20Canada%20-%20Photo%208.jpeg "True Doors selected by the elders at Northwood in Nova Scotia Canada - Photo 8") ![True Doors selected by the elders at Northwood in Nova Scotia Canada - Photo 5](https://www.truedoors.com/hubfs/True%20Doors%20selected%20by%20the%20elders%20at%20Northwood%20in%20Nova%20Scotia%20Canada%20-%20Photo%205.jpeg "True Doors selected by the elders at Northwood in Nova Scotia Canada - Photo 5") ![True Doors selected by the elders at Northwood in Nova Scotia Canada - Photo 1](https://www.truedoors.com/hubfs/True%20Doors%20selected%20by%20the%20elders%20at%20Northwood%20in%20Nova%20Scotia%20Canada%20-%20Photo%201.jpeg "True Doors selected by the elders at Northwood in Nova Scotia Canada - Photo 1") ![True Doors selected by the elders at Northwood in Nova Scotia Canada - Photo 3](https://www.truedoors.com/hubfs/True%20Doors%20selected%20by%20the%20elders%20at%20Northwood%20in%20Nova%20Scotia%20Canada%20-%20Photo%203.jpeg "True Doors selected by the elders at Northwood in Nova Scotia Canada - Photo 3") We are happy to confirm that the fundraising campaign for Northwood was successful and that the Bedford Campus is able to enjoy a full transformation. This textbook example of a good person-centred True Doors program followed the three main rules of thumb: - Start small - Give residents their voice - Take the time needed to make it as valuable as possible To learn more about how to run a great True Doors process, take a look at the complimentary [True Doors Success Guide](https://my.truedoors.com/register/). [ Browse the collection ](https://my.truedoors.com/collection/)