Story Archives 2004

December 29, 2004
Norwalk virus hits Woodland

Family member suggests low interest in family council a good sign

December 24, 2004
Residents share memories of Christmases past

December 23, 2004
Daubney back on her feet

Apple cider, hors d'oeuvres mark Burnbrae party

Message from CEO Fraser Wilson: 'Dream big dreams and live significant lives for 2005'

December 22, 2004
Dubeau creating search-and-rescue manual

Garden drives accountability focus at Pleasant Meadow

December 21, 2004
Renovations welcome at Village Green

West Lake donates $600 to family in need

December 20, 2004
Hosting supportive measures grad a highlight for Village Green

December 16, 2004
Village Green DOC emphasizes skin care, fall prevention

DSW student appreciates small home

Money for new graduate nursing positions welcome ‘if we can woo new grads’: Burr

December 15, 2004
2004 'huge learning curve' for Willows: Dubeau

'Homelike environment' attracts new DOC to Willows

December 14, 2004
Almonte's community connections an integral part of long-term care home

StreamwayVilla lists triumphs of 2004

December 13, 2004
Springdale's reputation grown since expansion: Administrator

December 10, 2004
OMNI must be part of talks about health care reform: CEO

Almonte helps renew Christmas tradition

December 9, 2004
Gourlie cites staff cohesion as 2004 success story

December 8, 2004
Community partnerships expand services, educate staff: Hobbs

Forest Hill gears up for holidays with angel tree, multiple concerts

December 7, 2004
Kay says good consensus from LHINs stakeholders at community workshop

‘Tis the season

December 6, 2004
‘Culture of caring,’ innovation, seen as key to Garden Terrace’s success this year

Kids’ involvement in bazaar worthwhile: LEC

December 3, 2004
Morale, birth of family council seen as triumphs for 2004 at West Lake

Staff helps resident participate in daughter's wedding day

December 2, 2004
Woodland makes supportive measures, skin care its hallmarks in 2004

Maintenance manager sees value in school co-op program

December 1, 2004
Norwood home using 24-hour profiling to track agitation

Parade brings Burnbrae staff, family together

November 30, 2004
Burns promoted to administrator of Riverview Manor

Woodland gets into Christmas spirit

November 29, 2004
Money raised from bazaar helps fill stockings at Pleasant Meadow

This card game all about prizes

November 26, 2004
New law aimed at making it easier for couples to live in same long-term care home

Home creates festive cheer with teddy bears

November 25, 2004
‘Surviving change’, occupancy successes are key Village Green triumphs: Pierce

Family donates print in memory of mother

November 24, 2004
Supportive measures program a key feat for Rosebridge

Poem: Time

November 23, 2004
Rosebridge Manor enters Festival of Trees

Kids, residents play bingo

November 22, 2004
Accreditation more outcomes-based than prescriptive: CCHSA

Men dine out, shoot pool

November 19, 2004
Administrators share experiences, build relationships at retreat

Letter from Fraser

November 17, 2004
Maplewood residents, NCM set to publish cookbook

Staff, residents welcome Village Green facelift

November 16, 2004
Frost renovations moving forward this week

New LEC at West Lake brings energy and enthusiasm to new role

November 15, 2004
Generations to connect at Maplewood tea

November 12, 2004
Poppies, service mark Remembrance Day

New resident, wife celebrate anniversary

November 11, 2004
Community partners can work together at common goals: Access Centre ED

LEC calls Elite Performers’ sessions ‘a wonderful experience’

November 10, 2004
Priorities shift for manager following training with Sharma

Administrator takes less for granted after Sharma event

November 9, 2004
Leadership training with Sharma ‘very empowering’

Life changes for Turney after Sharma

November 8, 2004
Willows residents benefit from massage therapist’s hands-on approach

Children’s Christmas party plans for Springdale

November 5, 2004
Lifetime friends meet at Pleasant Meadow

Chinese students delight Woodland residents with origami art

November 4, 2004
Riverview ready for flu season

Editorial
Family members must speak out

November 3, 2004
Frost volunteers get pins, recognition from Province for years of service

Rosebridge maintenance manager pumped
for Sharma

November 2, 2004
Decrease use of antibiotics, says Lester

A horse, of course

November 1, 2004
Ottawa Access Centre ED says collaboration proven by health care groups

Almonte gets into the Halloween spirit

October 29, 2004
Employees should turn to DOC, health unit for infection control information: Lester

CEO waiting word from ministry on RN coverage

October 28, 2004
Samuelson suggests LHINs pilot

Surprise anniversary for Burnbrae resident

October 27, 2004
Flu shot clinic at Rosebridge today

Sharma session expected to impact career and home life: office manager

October 26, 2004
LHINs will help people navigate system: Durham access centre

Streamway nears full capacity

October 25, 2004
Access Centre ED says LHINs a ‘sensible’ solution

Wedding anniversaries celebrated at Pleasant Meadow Manor

October 22, 2004
A soldier’s last battle

OMNI holds diabetes clinic

October 21, 2004
LECs look forward to sessions with Sharma

Letter
Kentwood provides 'love, understanding and compassion'

Family member delivers testimonial to long-term care at dementia care workshop

October 20
Flu vaccine arrives in Peterborough LTC homes

Pets, residents, go hand in paw at Garden Terrace

October 19, 2004
Frost prepares for flu season as vaccines set to arrive soon

Kentwood Park gearing up for Sharma sessions

October 18, 2004
OMNI works with government on 24-hour RN coverage

LEC says family brings special spirit to Rosebridge

October 15, 2004
Teamwork in dietary recognized at Rosebridge

Maintenance man doubles as mover to help out new resident

OMNI CEO writes to Province on RN staffing coverage

October 14, 2004
OMNI homes prepare for flu season

Streamway hosts wedding dinner for newlyweds

October 13, 2004
Ackerson says people feel supported at OMNI

Chinese students drop in on Woodland for dance presentation

October 12, 2004
Size of registered staff pool challenges new
24-hour rule

Maplewood residents cruise in wheelchairs for Terry Fox run

October 8, 2004
‘They really care about you’

Hollow heads’ a hit with residents

Letter
Ansell 'Streamway Villa’s shining star'

October 7, 2004
Home office declares an energizing time with Sharma

Breakfast club at Almonte a meal deal for residents

October 6, 2004
Streamway Villa welcomes three new residents

Nutritional care manager says Sharma was ‘smashing’

October 5, 2004
Springdale family member calls on others to join family council

Taste panel at Garden Terrace helps fine-tune menu

October 4, 2004
Classification a positive experience for Almonte

Residents, staff take part in Terry Fox Run

October 1, 2004
Sharma overwhelms participants during two-day meet

Sharma session emotional for LEC

September 30, 2004
Three nurses present at Campbellford hospital

Rosebridge commended by health unit for immunization rate

September 29, 2004
DOC attends ‘Influenza Kickoff’

Burr assumes top job at Frost Manor

September 28, 2004
Rosebridge Family Council sets goals at first meeting

Restorative walking program improves residents’ mobility

September 27, 2004
Best practices at Pleasant Meadow include skin care, meal choices

September 24, 2004
Lending a helping hand, still senior couples' mission

Village Green wins ball tourney

September 23, 2004
Sims leaving OMNI

September 22, 2004
Employees getting used to ‘Vigil’

Turkey, trimmings for thanksgiving

September 21, 2004
Almonte competes with personal touch

Flu outbreak declared over

September 20, 2004
Public website 'fault finding' not 'quality seeking': Samuelson

Home-grown tomato sandwiches a hit at Almonte

September 17, 2004
Public website a ‘negative approach', says Hobbs

Province creates health networks

September 16, 2004
'OMNI has nothing to hide'

Editorial
OMNI makes long-term care ‘home’

September 15, 2004
Robin Sharma in Markham this month for OMNI’s western homes

OMNI employees play ball Saturday

September 14, 2004
Gift from Warkworth prisoners gives Burnbrae residents a lift

Rosebridge thanks Alzheimer Society

September 13, 2004
Woodland employees chauffeur husband for daily visits with wife

The Wilkinsons visit West Lake

September 10, 2004
Almonte’s best practices centre around skin care, walking program, dietary choices

Songbook popular with residents

September 9, 2004
Resident finds ‘hope, purpose and belonging’ in laundry room

Administrator, RN go chasing goats

September 8, 2004
Riverview salutes Salvation Army's flood relief role

September 7, 2004
Woodland dietary aides raising the bar: Lanoue

Vera volunteers her time at Frost teaching crafts, running bingo

September 3, 2004
Successes at Maplewood, Kentwood zero in on life enrichment, palliative care

‘I don’t think we’ll be working too hard’

September 2, 2004
OMNI’s Cobourg home ‘a culture of a family’

Riverview says farewell to Father Heffernan

September 1, 2004
Baking club promotes reminiscing, says LEC

Streamway organizes ceremony for resident who died

August 31, 204
Success of family council dependent on volunteers’ dedication, says administrator

Frost’s best practices anchored by front line, partnerships, team work

August 30, 2004
Province gives cash to family, resident councils

Rosebridge to hold first family council meeting

August 27, 2004
Flaxflour program now home-wide at Garden Terrace

Country and Western Day a number one hit

August 26, 2004
Principles of palliative care practised for all residents at Rosebridge

Maplewood takes pride in palliative program, staff training

August 25, 2004
Residents benefit from palliative care courses for staff

Frost Manor residents clean up in long-term care Olympics

August 24, 2004
West Lake’s best practices anchored by ‘country common sense:’ Lester

Annual Family Day Barbecue draws a crowd

August 23, 2004
Woodland’s welcoming spirit one of three best practices, says administrator

Rosebridge holds Victorian-style tea

August 20, 2004
Skin care program puts Forest Hill on map

OLTCA says public reports website soon to be developed by Province

August 19, 2004
Brides visit Springdale Saturday for photos with great grandmother

Two women reunited after 25 years apart

August 18, 2004
Couple celebrates more than half a century of marriage

August 17, 2004
Staff enthusiastic about ethics committee

Scores being tallied in long-term care Olympic games

August 16, 2004
Memorial services help staff ‘handle the loss’, says DOC

August 13, 2004
Streamway sees 'excellent results' with skin care program

Full evacuation runs smoothly at Almonte

August 12, 2004
Pain and palliative training program a success at Riverview

Country fair a first for Burnbrae resident

August 11, 2004
Best practices flourish at Garden Terrace

Burnbrae teams up with Hastings home to make birthday special for OMNI resident

August 10, 2004
Occupancy at Village Green often challenge, but beds full now: Pierce

August 8, 2004
Garden Terrace has full occupancy, long waiting list

Five generations gather at Kanata home

August 6, 2004
Frost residents join Lindsay olympics for seniors

More staff benefit from OMNIway bursaries

Residents enjoy a night at the Downs

August 5, 2004
Phillips handles the move from cook to manager

August 4, 2004
Forest Hill reduces reliance on outside agencies for PSWs

Rose goes out to dinner and a movie

August 3, 2004
Supportive measures culture at Frost flourishes

Fun, laughter balanced with safety

July 30, 2004
Streamway skin care expert lends her skills whenever needed

Maplewood barbecue draws ‘biggest turnout ever’

July 29, 2004
Hope fund helps Peterborough flood victims

Pool party a splash for Willows residents

July 28, 2004
Communities of practice for PSWs moves forward this week

July 27, 2004
Almonte makes personal pitch for families to attend barbecue

Kids tour Kentwood Park

July 26, 2004
Trip to musical 'a dream of a lifetime' for resident

July 23, 2004
Maplewood’s participation in drug trial ‘in the wings’

Residents can keep church traditions at Pleasant Meadow

July 22, 2004
Frost focuses on residents in planning renovations

Housekeeping aide takes time to connect with residents

July 21, 2004
Village Green to get air conditioning, Almonte waits

Garden Terrace reduces number of falls on first floor

Seven appeals to Hope Fund for flood relief

July 20, 2004
Renovations back on for two OMNI homes

Willows charge nurse thrives on additional responsibilities

July 19, 2004
Riverview resident choir raises roof and spirits

July 15, 2004
Rosebridge holds memorial service for nurse who died suddenly

Maplewood helps man return to community

July 14, 2004
Pillow goes a long way

July 13, 2004
What a zoo!

Special dinner for two at Streamway nightly

July 12, 2004
Maplewood life enrichment aide fulfilling her passion

Barbecue season arrives at Riverview

Streamway staff, gardens, impress CEO

July 8, 2004
Chaggares honours Springdale resident’s final wish

Burnbrae says goodbye to ‘a marvel’

July 7, 2004
Presenter’s talk ‘amazing,’ says Willows clinical care co-ordinator

Fraser drops in on Springdale during road show

July 6, 2004
Long-term care residents benefit from physio in many ways: DOC

Garden blooms at Streamway

July 5, 2004
Canada Day at Maplewood a patriotic affair

July 2, 2004
Summer picnics a weekly ritual at Burnbrae

Frost Manor gets great feedback from student co-op experiences

June 30, 2004
Riverview welcomes new resident and her cat

Kentwood Park residents support Alzheimer Tag Day

June 29, 2004
Short-stay resident says she’ll miss Frost

Rosebridge walkers aid cancer research

June 28, 2004
Rosebridge walkers aid cancer research

Filman’s education focus lands her college speaking engagement

June 2, 2004
Daughter says staff saved mom’s life

Maintenance manager, resident appreciate mutual interests

June 24, 2004
Burnbrae resident local Good Samaritan

Men spoiled at Maplewood on Father's Day

June 23, 2004
Nutritional care COPS meeting yields new direction

New NCM has hotel restaurant, bio food tech background

June 21, 2004
Co-op student thrilled with resident’s recovery

Frost Seniors’ Month a mix of music, children, animals

June 17, 2004
‘Rosemary the chocolate lady’ popular with PSW’s sons

Almonte director of care says skin care project builds on successes

June 16, 2004
Garden Terrace earns three-year accreditation, one year after opening

Almonte residents engaged by Zen master’s music

June 15, 2004
Foot-soaks and massages introduced at Burnbrae Gardens

Family council liaison rep important for transition: Thomas

June 14, 2004
Peterborough celebrates launch of songbook for seniors

Storied doctor retires from Burnbrae

June 11, 2004
Flaxflour has big impact at Garden Terrace

Burnbrae bike excites residents, staff

June 10, 2004
St. Joseph’s at Fleming a ‘fabulous opportunity’

Two Burnbrae veterans receive 20-year pins

June 9, 2004
Doctor-home synergy and good front line reporting crucial: Lester

Canada Day Barbecue at Kentwood Park

Willows library grows with donation

June 8, 2004
New human resources manager at OMNI

Willows to push ahead with therapeutic garden, despite tight resources

June 7, 2004
More family councils aware of rights: project co-ordinator

Eight residents bound for Mama Mia!

June 4, 2004
Kindred spirits find friendship at West Lake Terrace

Resident headed to son’s wedding care of Kentwood Park staff

June 3, 2004
Riverview Veteran cook retires after almost 21 years

June 2, 2004
'Why bother?' Because you're changing lives each day: CEO

Grant keeps musical visits alive at Rosebridge

June 1, 2004
Take me out to the ball game

Resident travels to Route 66

May 31, 2004
'Spice of Life' binder catalogues department's knowledge together

New parallell bars for village green

Wheelchair fundraiser supports wandering garden

May 28, 2004
Mandated family councils ‘not a good idea’, says West Lake council member

Pleasant Meadow’s community picnic expected to draw hundreds

May 27, 2004
Ethical decisions should be based on problem solving: Administrator

May 26, 2004
Frost maintains ‘golden’ compliance record

Healing flute music marks Seniors’ Month

May 25, 2004
LECs take on extra training

Staff treated to homemade treats, sweets

May 21, 2004
Home holds ‘awesome’ family council meeting

More accessing OMNI education bursaries

May 20, 2004
Rosebridge promotes Family Council

Garden Terrace expects glowing accreditation report in June

May 19, 2004
Homes can reach for ‘gold standard’

May 18, 2004
Family Council takes shape at Springdale Manor

Having Nurse’s Week a great way to show appreciation: LEC

May 17, 2004
Riverview holds memorial service for residents

May 14, 2004
All aboard for resident’s railroad at West Lake

Samuelson hopes 'family council' name not mandated

May 13, 2004
Strong family council keeps focus on fundraising

May 12, 2004
More frontline resources ‘exciting,’ says Samuelson

May 11, 2004
Almonte looks to get ethics committee off the ground

Former nursing classmates visit Burnbrae resident

Cash injection ‘great thing for seniors,’ says Fraser

May 10, 2004
Village Green faces occupancy challenges

Almonte compliance review shows no 'findings'

May 7, 2004
Administrator's retreat:
Good leadership result of conditioning: Samuelson

May 6, 2004
Administrator's retreat:
Almonte administrator says he'll focus on the positives

May 5, 2004
Administrator's retreat:
Newest administrator says retreat was best way to absorb what OMNI is all about

May 4, 2004
Administrators' retreat:
Accountability, leadership emphasis at retreat, says surko

Resident off to dinner, the theatre

April 30, 2004
Sims ‘torn’ by cancellation of renovations at Frost

Leal writing to Smitherman about funding cut

April 29, 2004
Retroactive decrease in funding ‘shocking’, says MPP

Maplewood plans Mother’s Day photo shoot

April 28, 2004
Outbreak at Woodland subdues Nurses' Week plans

Car wash supports residents' council fund

April 27, 2004
Vigil protects residents

Burnbrae’s oldest resident dies at a ‘very young’ 104

April 26, 2004
‘The proof will be in the pudding,’ says OMNI CEO

More staff, funding for services top priority list

April 23, 2004
Tax reimbursement freeze hits OMNI hard

April 22, 2004
Ninety-year old piano man loves to share music

Frost’s skin care in-service a cross-disciplinary hit

April 21, 2004
Sharma tells employees to link job with touching lives

Kids join Souper Seniors to talk turkey

April 20, 2004
OMNI health care aide in Korea says elderly’s link with family important

Homes plan special events

April 19, 2004
Health care aide in Korea entertains residents

Temporary LEC says she will grow from her experience

April 16, 2004
Powers promoted to chief operations officer

Riverview challenges staff to speak out about campaign

Easter activities give way to spring gardens project

April 15, 2004
Fair treatment for long-term care a campaign priority, says Samuelson

Pierce calls on government to respect campaign

April 14, 2004
OMNI, Robin Sharma to work together beginning this fall

Monthly spa days for Burnbrae residents about to begin

April 13, 2004
MPP to visit West Lake to hear from residents

‘Lunch and learn’ at Pleasant Meadow advances skin care project

April 12, 2004
Aquavitae seeing Forest Hill, Garden Terrace residents

Resident celebrates daughter and son-in-law's 50th anniversary

April 8, 2004
Long-term care can help to alleviate hospital pressure

April 7, 2004
Ethics often about family dynamics, says Greco

Riverview: PSW innovates ‘dignity cover’

April 6, 2004
OLTCA campaign sparks interest at Norwood home

April 5, 2004
Woodland staff, families to focus on resident care in OLTCA campaign

April 2, 2004
New administrator expects strong team will ensure homes succeed

April 1, 2004
Ethical dilemmas fuel discussions: Administrator

March 31, 2004
Hadley says ethics component of accreditation process a challenge

Lester talks up OLTCA campaign

March 30, 2004
OMNI, Alzheimer Society Peterborough warm up for walk-a-thon

March 29, 2004
Ethics within accreditaion gains new focus

Tea Time: Resident, nurse's aid, often share time together

March 26, 2004
Brothers and sister reunited at Riverview

Management role gives NASM ownership

March 25, 2004
Communities of practice taken to new level

Ex-police officer is new top nurse at GTA home

March 24, 2004
OMNI administrators endorse new OLTCA advocacy campaign

March 23, 2004
New resident certificates helpful to staff, families

Shrove Tuesday, St. Patrick’s Day a hit at Almonte

March 22, 2004
Time to rally all towards supportive measures, says Riel

March 19, 2004
'You make a difference'

Employee from other home welcomed by OMNI

Maplewood gets into the Irish spirit

March 17, 2004
Supportive measures graduates become advocates

Winter week at long-term care home ends up thawing old wounds

March 16, 2004
Supportive measures graduates changing OMNI, long-term care, says Harvey

March 12, 2004
'Grandfriends' entertain Frost residents

Home already implementing key learnings from skin care course

March 11, 2004
Mardi Gras celebration at Rosebridge energizes home

Healthy Living, Healthy Skin impresses Willows RPN

Staff at Almomnte learn OMNI values, rewarded with coffee

March 10, 2004
'The best thing in a long time'

Maplewood residents don chef hats and serve students

Sweethearts dine with candlelight and wine at Frost

March 9, 2004
Residents take in antique display at Almonte

March 8, 2004
Rosebridge DOC takes part in stroke best practices workshop by Ministry

March 5, 2004
Mary Lynn updating infection controls manual

Preparing for the new normal in infection controls

March 4, 2004
Frost Activities will celebrate Activity Professional Awareness Week

Long-term care advocacy campaign about to launch

Long-term care home leaders share ideas, best practices

Resident gets royal treatment with spa, massage, lunch out

March 3, 2004