Story Archives 2005

Friday, December 23, 2005
Willows Christmas dinner generates touching moment

Frost volunteer arrives with unexpected Christmas spread

Thursday, December 22, 2005
Chaggares looking forward to the “unknown” of retirement

Making spirits bright at Rosebridge

Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Resident has memories of Christmas in several countries

Couple starts new traditions in long-term care

Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Long term care workers should take time to reflect on successes

Resident has fond memories of wrapping parcels, working retail

Monday, December 19, 2005
Staff striving to learn - Samuelson

Large family gatherings a tradition in resident’s past

Friday, December 16, 2005
NCM serves feast for dietary employees

Woodland celebrates nostalgic Christmas for residents with dementia

Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Maplewood’s nurse hiring struggles over

Aide finds new love for work

Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Team effort helped Riverview overcome staff shortages – Burns

Almonte seniors deliver Baba dolls to residents with Alzheimer disease

Monday, December 12, 2005
Rosebridge community gives hugs with shrugs

Village Green takes part in night parade

Friday, December 9, 2005
Community networking, programming 2005’s biggest successes: Frost DOC

Streamway residents go on shopping spree

Thursday, December 8, 2005
Memory of grandmother initial inspiration for long-time volunteer

Thursday, December 8, 2005
Finding volunteers a struggle in small rural homes

Wednesday, December 7, 2005
Forest Hill plans to accept residents who require in-house dialysis treatments

Wednesday, December 7, 2005
‘Great need’ in Ottawa for homes to accept residents on peritoneal dialysis: hospital

Tuesday, December 6, 2005
Residents “healthier and happier than ever,” says Kentwood administrator

Tuesday, December 6, 2005
Volunteers key to successful programming: Barr

Monday, December 5, 2005
OMNI's wound management improved through partnership, says clinical sales rep

Friday, December 2, 2005
Long-term care home gives students ‘purpose’

Challenges and successes one in the same for Almonte in 2005

Thursday, December 1, 2005
'Team effort' significantly reducing wound prevalence: RPN

'Canadian Idol' vocal coach participating in Rosebridge Christmas recital

Wednesday, November 30, 3005
LTC must make voice heard at LHIN: Hadley

Residents to woodwork their worries away

Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Wound care successes a testament to staff persistence: Maxwell

Frost finds word of mouth the best advertising

Monday, November 28, 2005
Pleasant Meadow Manor meets 2005 challenges

69-year marriage endures through patience, 'easygoing nature'

Friday, November 25, 2005
Village Green facelift sign of successful year: Pierce

Support system for county seniors built through partnerships

Thursday, November 24, 2005
LTC network develops comfort checklist, palliative care basket

Successful bazaar total home effort: Turney

Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Home uses ‘pot of gold’ to reduce WSIB claims

Springdale prepares 'Meals on Wheels' for area seniors

Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Staff getting share of ‘Bug Bites’ at Rosebridge Manor

'I enjoy making people comfortable'

Monday, November 21, 2005
Toddlers, seniors make long-lasting connections

Almonte solving lost clothing problem

Friday, November 18, 2005
Streamway just shy of 100 per cent compliance in OMNI flu shot challenge

Resident uses art as form of expression

Thursday, November 17, 2005
Veteran long-term care nurse hired as Riverview DOC

Residents keep up daily walks at Almonte

Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Toddlers make 'grandfriends' at Pleasant Meadow

New employee finds residents uplifting

Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Maplewood partners with Cobourg audiology

Co-op students fully immersed in long-term care

Monday, November 14, 2005
Huge turnout fot Frost Remembrance Day ceremony

Home continues to accept pacemaker clinic referrals -- November 14, 2005

Friday, November 11, 2005
'I was glad to get home'

'We both keep in mind friends we lost'

Thursday, November 10, 2005
Flax flour additive ‘the new normal’ at Almonte

Nursing returning to person-centred approach: educator

Wednesday, November 9, 2005
Inclusion of smaller providers basis of successful LHIN network: LHIN president

Woodland Villa honours its veterans

Tuesday, November 8, 2005
LHIN meeting signals start of more collaborative relationship, says OMNI CEO

Selby VOICE, Village Green gear up for annual bazaar

Monday, November 7, 2005
Stroke education to begin at Rosebridge Manor

Peterborough students participate inPeterborough students participate in Springdale mock evacuation

Friday, November 4, 2005
Restorative care aide hopes to assist seniors redevelop mobility skills

‘I’m just a little old farm girl’,

Thursday, November 3, 2005
Supportive measures part of Burnbrae’s culture: therapist

Student trades in hairdressing for nursing

Wednesday, November 2, 2005
LEC acting as advisor for new senior rec and leisure certificate program

Christmas Wish Tree rises at Riverview

Tuesday, November 1, 2005
Psycho-geriatric team a partner of great importance: West Lake

Children, seniors benefit from partnership with daycare

Monday, October 31, 2005
Inter-generational program makes for 'grand-friends'

Volunteers with intellectual disabilities are part of Almonte family

Friday, October 28, 2005
Appealing to a spirit of humanity in recruitment and retention of staff

Fishing trip a hit with Burnbrae residents

Thursday, October 27, 2005
Mobility aids supplier finds values mirrored by OMNI, says VP

Long-term care supporting people with intellectual disabilities

Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Kentwood's community partnerships featured in
entertainment programming

“Therapy supplies” perfect compliment to wound care program - Chartier

Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Extra gestures, staff kindness help gain family member’s trust

Event generates funds for cancer research

Monday, October 24, 2005
Burnbrae wears pink to support two employees fighting breast cancer

Dietary aide’s initiative makes ‘BAP’ go down better

Friday, October 21, 2005
‘We don’t want to scare people we want to educate them’

Cooking program a delicious success

Thursday, October 20, 2005
Successful community partnerships require openness: Hobbs

Family ties strong for Garden Terrace resident

Thursday, October 19, 2005
'I miss the residents so much'

Tuesday, October 18, 2005
100 year old resident was 'very easy lady to like'

Residents have their pie and eat it too

Monday, October 17, 2005
New lease on life for Ingleside woman

Shift workers invited to information fairs

Friday, October 14, 2005
OMNI pledges $100,000 to Peterborough YMCA capital campaign

Shift workers invited to information fairs

Thursday, October 13, 2005
Long term care one of the big challenges of this century: Samuelson

Educating for an abuse-free long term care sector

Wednesday October 12, 2005
Residents step back in time courtesy of Lang Pioneer Village Museum

Kentwood Park creates calendar for fundraiser

Tuesday, October 11 2005
Day of Caring' volunteers roll up sleeves at Garden Terrace

Long-term care proves to be rewarding for PSW

Friday, October 7, 2005
Family council a welcoming committee and advocacy group: Springdale volunteer

ESM puts graphic illustration skills on display

Thursday, October 6, 2005
Smaller homes coping, for now, with growing demographic diversity says administrator

Making a difference is what LTC’s all about: HCA

Wednesday, October 5, 2005
Respect their age, remember their youth: life enrichment aide

Exercise program aimed at delivering fun, fitness for mind and body

Tuesday, October 4, 2005
Forest Hill goes back to school

Forest Hill fundraising in circus-like atmosphere

Monday, October 3, 2005
Breakfast made-to-order at Streamway

Holiday important time to give thanks to residents, says NCM

Friday, September 30, 2005
Exposure to LTC as child prompts health care aide’s career choice

Volunteer encourages others to support LTC residents

‘I still get the little crush around the heart’

Thursday, September 29, 2005
Pleasant Meadow scores baseball trophy

Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Deep affinity for elderly keeps aide in long term care

'Residents are our mentors,' says administrator

Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Changing demographics make ongoing staff education necessary: administrator

Four Pleasant Meadow residents honoured for volunteer work

Monday, September 26, 2005
Long-term care becoming an option for wider variety of people: administrator

PSW-in-training inspired by father’s experience at Rosebridge

Friday, September 23, 2005
Resources need to match evolving role for long-term care

Kentwood edges out Westlake to win Alzheimer’s Coffee Club Challenge

Thursday, September 22, 2005
Honour LTC operators who practise wellness model: Fraser

‘Respect Always’ manual to “raise bar” of respect in homes: OMNI COO

Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Chase brings Burnbrae residents joy, purpose

Grandparents' day tea social highlights individual staff efforts

Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Stalwart member of ‘500 Mile Club’ taking much needed break

Community's generosity shines at Maplewood car wash, bake sale

Monday, September 19, 2005
Residents benefit from consistent restorative care

Antique car show drives home memories

Friday, September 16, 2005
Lindsay LTC homes team up for overnight campign trip

Little extras make residents feel special: health care aide

Thursday, September 15, 2005
Healthy distraction makes a difference: restorative care aide

Focus on residents a welcome change for home's housekeeper

Wednesday, September 14, 2005
20 years calls for a celebration: Woodland employee

Career change at 40 leads to long-term care

Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Man stays sober, gives to others in long term care home

Westlake LEC issues Alzheimer’s society fundraising challenge to Kentwood

Monday, September 12, 2005
Rosebridge no longer temporary home for once reluctant resident

Survivor of car crash meeting recovery goals at Garden Terrace

Friday, September 9, 2005
Health care aide’s work tough, but rewarding: Streamway employee

Residents of ‘lost villages’ return home at Woodland

Thursday, September 8, 2005
Willows Estate families, residents and staff fish together

Riverview offers better life for woman with brain injury

Wednesday, September 7, 2005
Staff eases woman’s fear of new environment: daughter

Creating home for residents biggest reward for health care aide

Tuesday, September 6, 2005
Pioneer village trip sparks memories

Socializing, nutrition go hand in hand

Friday, September 2, 2005
'Point Click Care' will strengthen charting and care plans: RN

Veteran RN fills Almonte director of care position

Thursday, September 1, 2005
Chili sauce canning evokes nostalgia

Riverview gears up for flaxflour introduction

Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Centennial birthdays celebrated at Village Green


Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Forest Hill hairstylist serves others with purpose and meaning

"Aging is not bad, it should be fun"

Monday, August 29, 2005
PSW students thank Woodland residents with Casino Day

Burnbrae staff and family volunteer together on weekend reno


Friday, August 26, 2005
Woodland Villa RN to teach PSW course

A new look for pureed foods

Thursday, August 25, 2005
Resident 'awakens' after going off psychotropics

Nutritional care adds flair to special occasions

Wednesday, August 24, 2005
49 year-old resident ‘active member of the Woodland Villa community,” says DOC

Family barbecue an opportunity to make connections

Tuesday, August 23
Relationship with staff member brings greater sense of belonging

Woodland Villa RPN inspired by wound care program

Monday, August 22, 2005
RN recruitment effort continues at Pleasant Meadow

Barbecue lunch lifts residents’ spirits during outbreak

Friday, August 19, 2005
Village Green PSW heads local fundraising group for seniors

Thursday, August 18, 2005
Woodland Villa dietary aides ‘rough it’ as new flooring installed

Home grants resident’s wish for family outing

Wednesday, August 17, 2005
‘Good’ feeling for sports fan who gets wheelchair ramp paved

Pleasant Meadow fundraising for new bus

Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Homes will roll out flax flour program individually: Poirier

Village Green residents to go cruising


Monday, August 15, 2005
Team approach minimizes skin breakdown

Evening programming a success at Willows: Mazucca

Friday, August 12, 2005
Willows Estate participates in program to assist poor

New lifting technique eases employees’ back pain

Thursday, August 11, 2005
House attached to Maplewood demolished

Staff donates family member gift to breast cancer research

Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Classic car celebration highlights family ties

Employee makes neckbands to keep staff, residents cool


August 9, 2005
Team effort heals resident's 'irreparable' wound

Almonte garden named in honour of long-time community volunteer

August 8, 2005
Almonte Interim DOC relishes social aspects of long term care

Going out to lunch promotes appetite, independence: LEC

August 5, 2005
Fitness routine curtails resident’s wandering

Day at the races inspires Burnbrae resident

August 4, 2005
OMNI a family, not just a team says new administrator

Jeans day held to show support for colleague

August 3, 2005
Maplewood programming shaped to meet cognitive abilities

Word play and comfort food used to slow cognitive impairment

August 2, 2005
Housekeeping aide connects with residents through chores, conversation

Staff uses one-on-one time, exercise to support new resident

July 29, 2005
Daughter to explore ‘AMBER Alert’ for missing seniors

Guardian angels watching over Streamway’s residents in palliative care

July 28, 2005
Residents hit a home run for accessibility in Norwood

Tracking devices should be ‘last resort’ in long-term care: Samuelson

July 27, 2005
Family member grateful for dad’s safe return home

Hot summer blues at Kentwood Park

July 26, 2005
Run, Sherry, Run

Milestone anniversaries honoured by Streamway Villa staff

July 25, 2005
Place for tracking device in long-term care: Project Lifesaver Essex

Finally, a fine day for a picnic in Brighton

July 22, 2005
Gourlie supports use of tracking device to keep residents safe

Fresh fruit, coke floats, and picnics at the zoo: Riverview’s summer mode

July 20, 2005
Graham Lake trip builds sense of community: LEC

Residents at Village Green cruising, dancing, and picnicking

July 19, 2005
To help seniors walk again, nurse moves to physiotherapy role

Willows wound care program making great strides

July 18, 2005
Funnyman entertains Almonte residents

Supportive measures buy-in at Garden Terrace: co-ordinator

July 15, 2005
RPN uses supportive measures training to help family members

Educational advancements most significant change in nursing home industry, says vet care worker

July 14, 2005
Skin care program yields dramatic results in homes

Sensitivity training 'horrible, yet wonderful experience'


July 13, 2005
Giving residents choices ‘human decency’

Hot packs soothe aches, anxiety at Burnbrae

July 12, 2005
Health care aide hopes PSW committee helps address workload, commitment

Resident-focused care saves time: Barr

July 11, 2005
Pleasant Meadow employs variety of supportive measures techniques

Burnbrae residents ready to try luck at the races


July 8, 2005
Riverview to pilot pain assessment tool

Antiques spark memories, conversation at Burnbrae

July 7, 2005
Home’s social network biggest inspiration for nurse’s aide

West lake staff receive lifting technique training


July 6, 2005
Almonte ethics committee moving forward

Not all dementia is the same

July 5 , 2005
Emotional attachment can be most challenging part of frontline care

Break away from routine to deliver resident-centred care says consultant

July 4, 2005
Rosebridge celebrates bridal affair

Rice Krispie treats a hit at Burnbrae

Strawberry supper a sweet success

June 30, 2005
Resident’s memories of war, husband sparked by tattered flag

PSW fully immersed in dementia unit

June 29, 2005
Village Green ‘family’ for former resident once on death’s door

Network forms to address palliative care in long
term care homes

June 28, 2005
‘Supportive welcoming’ smooths transition for Willows Estate resident

Burnbrae anticipates flax flour program

Burnbrae multi-sensory room a quiet escape


June 27, 2005
Garden beautifies Riverview exterior


June 24, 2005
The role of family in long-term care often complex, conflicted

OMNI staff paddle hearts out for breast cancer awareness

June 23, 2005
Riverview 'raising the flag' with increased education

Open Doors quiet event for two OMNI homes

June 22, 2005
Jetson's cat moves into West Lake Terrace

Volunteers find their niches at Frost

June 21, 2005
Minor miracles and timely haircuts at Frost Manor

Frost Manor staff make a difference for new resident

June 20, 2005
Supportive measures includes formal and informal approaches

Informal supportive measures includes learning new langauges

June 17, 2005
Springdale veteran honored by cub

Adjusting to changes caused by wife's stroke a challenge

June 16, 2005
Glad Man brightens Almonte Country Haven

Innovative solutions key to Village Green’s supportive measures successes

June 15, 2005
Robin Sharma presents leadership philosophy to OMNI staff

Getting to Know You a first step in supportive measures

June 14, 2005
Problem solving starts with special measures committee

Hot enough for you?

June 13, 2005
Budgies boost social interaction at long-term care home

Streamway residents soak up sunshine, enjoy nature

June 10, 2005
Veteran care giver notes many

Forest Hill residents face-to-face with Mounties, horses

June 9, 2005
Dragon boat team builds team spirit at Riverview

June 8, 2005
Creative support helps residents live fuller lives at Woodland

The art of wound care at Rosebridge Manor

June 7, 2005
Aggression could be result of pain

June 6, 2005
Village Green renovations move along

Skin ulcers improve with attentive care

June 3, 2005
Resident finds health, happiness at Streamway

Fireplace lounge rocks at Frost Manor

June 2, 2005
Holistic approach can decrease reliance on psychotropic drugs

Pasta night nets more than a thousand dollars for palliative care initiative

June 1, 2005
Raised planter makes gardening more accessible at Kentwood

May 31, 2005
Woodland creates room with 1950s decor

May 30, 2005
Family member confident husband is in good hands

Feathered friends move in to Maplewood

May 27, 2005
New administrator joins Forest Hill

Man finds independence at 'Garden Palace'

May 26, 2005
‘Kodak moment’ when husband moves in with wife

Burnbrae opens up to whole community during Open Doors

May 25, 2005
Kentwood uses different methods to treat heel ulcers

Mock Evacuation teaching tool for staff, students

May 24, 2005
Events a tool for changing perception of LTC: Thibault

Helping families decide about care involves ethics: administrator

May 20, 2005
Ethical dilemmas a daily challenge

Drumming circle provides ‘inner calmness’

May 19, 2005
Structure needed to help homes deal with ethics: Hobbs

Teaching nursing homes needed in long-term care

Get to know West Lake Terrace at Open Doors

May 18, 2005
Renovations to be focus of Open Door celebration

May 17, 2005
Long-term care staff 'everyday heroes'

Ethical issues between residents ‘a big issue’

May 16, 2005
Woodland decisions ‘based on a strong ethical framework’

Maintenance man's challenge delivers $7,800 for tsunami relief

May 13, 2005
Ethics questions touch on daily choices, complex issues

May 12, 2005
Local workshops focus on medications use, misuse and abuse

Ethics a growing subject in long-term care: Morrow

May 11, 2005
Kentwood reduces psychotropic use by increasing pain meds

Long-term care homes to ‘Open Doors’

May 10, 2005
Chores give residents purpose, says LEC

Sugar bush trip popular with residents

May 9, 2005
Workshops tackle seniors’ substance misuse, abuse

Willows a family home, say employees

May 6, 2005
Woodland develops resident bill of rights

May 5, 2005
Residents settle in for ‘educational hour with Craig’

Cards, popcorn just for men at Maplewood

May 4, 2005
Moving from good to great at Woodland

Streamway prepared to evacuate as flames rose

May 3, 3005
Cat a 'Maine' attraction at Garden Terrace

Woodland to create games room for men

May 2, 2005
Staff, resident fond of new lifts at West Lake

Tea, conversation helps resident settle in

April 29, 2005
Co-op placement sells student on long-term care

Willows introduces evening programs

April 28, 2005
Introduction of the Doppler improves care at Willows

Volunteers bring crafty skills to Willows

April 27, 2005
Barr, Heffernan hit the road with supportive measures

Village Green salutes volunteers

April 26, 2005
Tears of joy when resident walks

Low lighting relaxes residents, says LEC

April 25, 2005
Staff can enhance lives of residents’ every day: CEO

Almonte walkers make the headlines

April 22, 2005
PSW committee adds to quality of care at Frost

OMNI unveils personal support worker forum

April 21, 2005
Volunteers bring the church to Frost Manor

Volunteers ‘do everything out of the kindness of their hearts’

April 20, 2005
Support group, research helps family member with husband’s dementia

PSW, resident bond over puppy visits, muffins

April 19, 2005
Light exposure can impact sleep: LEC

Paraffin wax treatments soothe residents: LEC

April 18, 2005
New training programs build leadership skills

‘OMNI got it right’ at Forest Hill

April 15, 2005
Residents warm to therapeutic baths

Homes need bigger bus

April 14, 2005
Registered staff anxious but optimistic about computers: RPN

April 13, 2005
‘Good training’ key to making computer
system work: Chaggares

Family council conference inspires new initatives

April 12, 2005
OMNI to roll out new software to aid charting, care outcomes

Tuck Shop a Hit

April 11, 2005
Village Green staff excited about facelift

April 8, 2005
Almonte employs teamwork to handle flu outbreak

Resident outings benefit everyone

April 7, 2005
Residents soothed by sensory aerobics

Drumming circle offers spiritual therapy to residents

April 6, 2005
A sparkling new Frost Manor

Plastic breakfast on the menu for HCA

Portable oxygen, walking improves quality of life