| Story
Archives 2006
December
Friday, December 22,
2006
Care
and compassion highlight OMNI’s year: Fraser
Supportive
measures a standout of 2006 - Imamovic
Thursday, December 21,
2006
Home’s
strength seen in resident-staff relationships
Holiday
Inn holds third free Christmas banquet for Kanata-based
homes
Wednesday, December 20,
2006
'We
want all residents to have the best possible Christmas'-
Barr
'I’ve
never seen anything like this,' Charlebois says
of Christmas bash
Tuesday, December 19,
2006
Smaller
homes face different challenges: Gourlie
Christmas
house a popular destination for Pleasant Meadow
residents
Monday, December 18,
2006
Distinctive
features of OMNI focus of 'Blue Ocean' group
More
time to spend with residents would make a difference
Friday, December 15,
2006
Chartier
hits the road to promote long term care nursing
at high schools, colleges
Chaplain
delivers a Christmas classic to residents
Thursday, December 14,
2006
There’s
a need to recognize ‘great potential’
of nurse practitioners
Resident
lights up Woodland Villa
Wednesday, December 13,
2006
NPs
take on broad range of tasks in LTC: report
Rosebridge
hosts children’s Christmas party
Tuesday, December 12,
2006
Employees
make special effort so residents look their best
High
school has Garden Terrace residents to tea
Monday, December 11,
2006
Residents,
staff put new menu to the taste test
Christmas
in full swing at Garden Terrace
Friday, December 8, 2006
Use
of nurse practitioners in LTC ‘a huge bonus’
Frost
Manor celebrates 25 years, honours long-standing
staff
Thursday, December 7,
2006
Community
health centres not the only place for nurse practitioners
Home
cooking put to the test at Springdale
Wednesday, December 6,
2006
Students
get practical PSW experience at Almonte
Hairdressing
at the root of student’s new career path
Tuesday, December 5,
2006
Small
effort makes big impact at Almonte
Christmas
Fundraiser Warms West Lake Terrace
Friday, December 1, 2006
Riverview
staff send gift boxes to needy kids
November
Thursday, November 30,
2006
Almonte
decks the halls for residents with and without
families
OLTCA
campaign wraps up in OMNI homes
Wednesday, November 29,
2006
Getting
close to an Alzheimer disease breakthrough?
Alzheimer
Society delivers warm wishes to Maplewood residents
Tuesday, November 28,
2006
Proud
Canadian returns flag to Maplewood
Almonte
citizens ‘flabbergasted’ by proposed
Long Term Care Homes Act
Monday, November 27,
2006
Wilson
hopes amendments to controversial Long Term Care
Act will follow
Shooting
pool, watching hockey keeps Springdale men busy
Friday, November 24,
2006
Supportive
measures ‘accommodate’ residents’
previous lifestyles
Thursday November 23,
2006
Home
uses dining room as supportive measures teaching
tool
Student
keeps residents looking their best
Wednesday, November 22,
2006
Supportive
measures ‘accommodate’ residents’
previous lifestyles
OLTCA
campaign takes off like ‘wildfire’
in Almonte
Tuesday, November 21,
2006
Frost
families tackle proposed long-term care Act
Spry
Riverview resident turns 107
Monday, November 20,
2006
Family
member collects 200 signatures in support of OLTCA
campaign
Administrator
retreat an opportunity for knowledge sharing,
team building
Friday, November 17,
2006
Resident
collects signatures for OLTCA campaign
Woodland
Villa to host flu shot clinic for community
Thursday, November 16,
2006
New
games, gadgets engage Burnbrae residents
Garden
Terrace community expresses support for OLTCA
campaign
Wednesday, November 15,
2006
Specialist
zeroes in on depression
West
Lake to create palliative care room, family lounge
Tuesday, November 14,
2006
‘Anybody
who has had a previous lifestyle is a candidate
for supportive measures’
Bazaars
sure sign Christmas is around the corner
Monday, November 13,
2006
Riverview
Manor honours its veterans
New
family members support Frost fundraiser
Friday, November 10,
2006
Rosebridge
strives to make long-term care more pleasurable
for residents with reservations
Veteran
appreciates Lindsay Remembrance Day ceremony
Thursday, November 9,
2006
Long-term
care can’t support more people with intellectual
disabilitiesss without staffing: Barr
Staff
pulls off impromptu birthday party for 103-year-old
resident
Wednesday, November 8,
2006
Supportive
measures ‘doesn’t just apply to residents
with dementia’
High
school student discovers calling in nutritional
care
Tuesday, November 7,
2006
Residents
more mobile, independent at Springdale
Pleasant
Meadow strives to make use of computer more accessible
to resident with special needs
Monday, November 6, 2006
Active
lifestyle remains important in long-term care
Home
creates opportunity for male bonding
Friday, November 3, 2006
Residents
connect with old friend
Pleasant
Meadow receives response from Maine through balloon
launch
Thursday, November 2,
2006
Residents
with military backgrounds visit memorial museum
Wednesday, November 1,
2006
Maplewood
residents hooked on books
OMNI
homes get into Halloween spirit
October
Tuesday, October 31,
2006
Almonte
in cold outbreak
Frost
Manor residents strive to create fine dining experience
at nursing home
Monday, October 30, 2006
OMNI
to improve meals for residents with special dietary
needs
Forest
Hill holds early Halloween parade
Friday, October 27, 2006
Couple
celebrates silver anniversary in good health
Forest
Hill open to accepting more Rideau residents:
LEC
Thursday, October 26,
2006
‘This
is his right isn't it?’
Affable
musician 'like a mother' to other residents
Wednesday, October 25,
2006
Forest
Hill uses new techniques to support former Rideau
Regional Centre resident
Recent
in-service helps staff understand dementia experiences
Tuesday, October 24,
2006
Almonte
staff pulls together during classification process
Co-op
student inspired by Rosebridge experience
Monday, October 23, 2006
Willows
Estate flu prevention efforts comprehensive, fun
Home
uses lavender as relaxation tool
Friday, October 20, 2006
Forest
Hill staff dispels myths about psychotropic use
in long-term care
Residents
step back in time courtesy of parlour room
Thursday, October 19,
2006
Man
with intellectual disability thrives in LTC: staff
Nursing
home grants two residents’ wishes to reunite
with family
Wednesday, October 18,
2006
Contest
to showcase creative ideas of infection control
professionals
Silent
auction dollars fill Christmas stockings, help
make season bright
Tuesday, October 17,
2006
Men’s
programming getting more attention at two homes
Flu
fact sheets to educate family, residents and staff
Monday, October 16, 2006
Residents
sand chairs for nostalgia theme room
Connection
with volunteer agency beautifies home, increases
exposure for Garden Terrace
Friday, October 13, 2006
Riverview
to host in-services on influenza, flu shot clinics
Maplewood
employees use ‘unofficial’ supportive
measures
Thursday,
October 12, 2006
Garden,
Riel to head supportive measures community of
practice
West
Lake administrator stresses importance of family
flu shots, care-giver vigilance
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Resident entertains on accordion during Oktoberfest
celebrations at Maplewood
Maplewood
aims to create ‘keepsake garden’ for
residents
Tuesday,
October 10, 2006
New Woodland Villa administrator has rural roots,
nursing background
OMNI
unveils supportive measures training plan
Friday, October 6, 2006
‘All-round
good employee’ marks 25 years
Meeting
about sale draws questions from Long Sault group
Thursday,
October 5, 2006
ESM aims to involve housekeeping staff in supportive
measures
OMNI ‘gave me the wings and I just flew
with them’
Wednesday, October 4,
2006
Association offers cash prize for ideas to improve
health care
‘Jack
of all trades master of resident-focused care’
Tuesday, October
3, 2006
Employees
see benefit of more in-depth resident histories
Residents partake in boat cruise through world's
largest hydraulic lift lock
Monday, October 2, 2006
OMNI
homes raise funds for Alzheimer Society
Homes
to use in-services, word-of-mouth to spread supportive
measures philosophies
September
Friday, September
29, 2006
Change
in ownership won't impact staffing: Fraser
PSW
caters to resident’s reality
Thursday, September 28,
2006
New
owner, same OMNI: Fraser
Wednesday, September
27, 2006
Kentwood
residents receive big 'How-DEE' from Minnie Pearl
impersonator
Specialists
to gather in Peterborough
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Piano
lessons connect NCM, resident
Resident takes a swing at golf again
Monday,
September 25, 2006
Volunteers from central Asia visit Springdale
Health
minister named deputy premier
Friday, September 22,
2006
Burnbrae
residents take in Ontario’s Premier Rural
Expo
CCHSA
‘has been listening to us’
Thursday, September 21,
2006
Maplewood residents celebrate Brighton Applefest
RPN
strives to ‘make a difference in long-term
care’
Wednesday, September 20,
2006
Maintenance
job more than ‘tightening with a screwdriver
or fixing a toilet’
RPN
‘here for a purpose’
Tuesday, September
19, 2006
Camping
trip makes resident feel 'alive'
Friendship
spans two homes as result of training exercise
Monday, September 18,
2006
Fair an opportunity for residents to connect with
community
Homes
emphasize one-on-one programming
Friday, September 15,
2006
NCA
combines love of food and seniors
Activation
aide chooses career path while bedridden
Thursday, September 14,
2006
Maplewood
helps couple celebrate 68th wedding anniversary
Laundry
aide trains to become PSW, grows through supportive
measures
Wednesday, September
13, 2006
Dancing on the deck
Homes
team up to share transportation costs
Tuesday, September 12,
2006
Seniors
launch balloons in search of pen pals
Personable
DOC joins Rosebridge Manor
Monday, September
11, 2006
Pleasant
Meadow set to play ball
Office manager delivers supportive
measure through one-on-one chitchat
Friday, September
8, 2006
Meal
at Chez Brisco as fine as Royal York: resident
Staff
makes residents’ eggs to order at Burnbrae
Thursday, September 7,
2006
Gallery
of Memories celebrates residents' life stories
Residents
go online at Pleasant Meadow Manor
Wednesday, September 6, 2006
Palliative
care, pacemaker service highlight Brighton home
Jasper
home welcomes innovative projects, ideas for benefit
of residents
Tuesday, September 5,
2006
Community,
sense of ownership, top West Lake strengths: administrator
Kentwood
staff-members refresh palliative care focus
Friday, September
1, 2006
Hobo
theme day raises funds to suport palliative program
Residents
benefit from reading group catered to their cognitive
abilities
August
Thursday,
August 31, 2006
Burnbrae Gardens employee explores residents’
histories
Resident with hearing impairment benefits from
cue cards
Wednesday,
August 30, 2006
Village Green focuses on building relationships
Creeping
critters the rage at Garden Terrace
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Pleasant Meadow in search of your antiques
Well-rounded Burnbrae PSW takes on life enrichment
role at Pleasant Meadow
Monday, August 28, 2006
Supportive measures ‘part of our lifeblood’
Monday,
August 28, 2006
Residents, families unite at annual Almonte corn
roast, barbecue
Friday, August 25, 2006
Kanata home to build ‘superteam’
Friday, August 25, 2006
Employee invites residents to pool party
Thursday,
August 24, 2006
Two West Lake PSWs embrace education opportunities
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Riverview residents enjoy fresh fruits of local
labour
Wednesday, August 23,
2006
Supportive measures part of daily routine, says
Forest Hill aide
Wednesday, August 23,
2006
‘Friends’ of Brighton library bring
books to Maplewood residents
Tuesday,
August 22, 2006
New staff brings new energy to Maplewood
Tuesday, August
22, 2006
Streamway
staff attuned to residents’ needs, preferences
Monday, August 21, 2006
Forest
Hill goes underground
Monday, August 21, 2006
OMNI
to participate in RNAO elder care conference
Thursday,
August 17, 2006
OMNI pandemic plan targeted for October completion
Thursday, August 17, 2006
OMNI to train nurses, DOCs to oversee on-line
wound academy
Wednesday, August 16,
2006
Almonte
makes use of affordable transportation
Wednesday,
August 16, 2006
West Lake PSWs to expand scope of practice with
upcoming in-services
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Homes to establish in-house best practices committees
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Safety
First helps Forest Hill lower staff injury rate
Monday, August 14, 2006
Whole team pitches in to support anxious resident
Monday, August 14, 2006
Administrators board meeting marked by ambitious
agenda
Friday, August 11, 2006
Woodland
residents benefit from one-on-one time courtesy
of supportive measures
Friday,
August 11, 2006
OMNI at the forefront of dementia care: Harvey
Wednesday,
August 10, 2006
Spontaneous activity planning a joy for new Kentwood
LEC
Wednesday, August 10,
2006
First
Woodland fair to be a learning experience, says
HCA
Wednesday,
August 9, 2006
Springdale residents savor pies, memories
Tuesday, August 8, 2006
Riverview
supportive measures team to offer comprehensive
education to staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2006
Garden Terrace supportive measures trainers to
bring new knowledge home
Friday, August 4, 2005
Impromptu pool parties one of the many benefits
of OMNI vans
Friday, August 4, 2006
New
Willows DOC relishes innovation, problem solving
Wednesday, August 3, 2006
Frost
Manor is going “cottaging”
Wednesday,
August 3, 2006
Applications
for Hope Fund on the increase, says Murphy
Wednesday, August 2, 2006
Friends
of Springdale website to help loved ones stay
in touch
Wednesday, August 2, 2006
Van equals summer fun
Tuesday, August 1, 2006
Two
OMNI homes to create theme rooms
Tuesday, August 1, 2006
Harding
thrilled to have supportive measures specialists
at her side
July
Monday, July 31,
2006
Employing
supportive measures helps resident experience
outing
Monday, July 31, 2006
HCA
finds his niche in maintenance
Friday, July 28, 2006
Woodland
to bring back tradition of country fair to residents
Friday, July 28,
2006
PSW
strives to improve communication between hospital,
long-term care
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Homes create brief resident profiles to convey
supportive measures information
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Springdale developing men’s programming
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Training
‘incredible’ experience for PSW new
to OMNI
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Supportive
measures requires 70 pairs of eyes at Springdale
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Garden to lead charge on supportive measures at
Pleasant Meadow
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Springdale sends letters to staff introducing
supportive measures
Monday, July 24, 2006
Employees pull together through Pleasant Meadow
‘nursing crisis’
Monday, July 24, 2006
Maplewood
‘absolutely thrilled’ to acquire Charlebois
Friday, July 21, 2006
‘Adjust yourself to the resident’s
reality’
Friday, July 21, 2006
Almonte
to rollout supportive measures in-services
Thursday, July 20, 2006
‘We
can support our local farmers’
Thursday, July 20, 2006
OMNI homes using local produce
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Planning
for flu outbreak doesn't take summer vacation
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
New
clinical care co-ordinator supports management,
frontline
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Train-the-trainer 'awesome' experience
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
West
Lake continues drive to recruit RNs
Monday,
July 17, 2006
Resident
one of home’s most beloved volunteers
Monday, July 17,
2006
Monopoly
spin-off game creates interest at Frost
Friday, July 14, 2006
Administrator
to bring pandemic control ideas to table
Residents enjoy fine dining at West Lake
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Ride in Corvette proves successful
Kentwood unveils palliative care room
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Hampton presses Liberal government to increase long term care spending
Resident attends first-ever slumber party
Tuesday, June 11, 2006
Computer serves as supportive measure for Frost resident
Pierce “not surprised” by needs analysis in South East LHIN
Monday, July 10, 2006
Ride in Corvette proves to be successful supportive measure
‘Auto’ love what’s happening at Springdale
Friday, July 7, 2006
Van arrives just in time for town’s 100th anniversary summer celebrations
Thursday, July 6, 2006
Forest Hill residents send out positive messages via helium filled balloons
Retired employee gave her ‘mind, body, soul’ to position
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
Train-the-trainer session provides nurse with personal growth opportunity
Chartier chosen for Central East LHIN collaborative
Tuesday, July 4, 2006
PSWs play important role in 'Healthy Living, Healthy Skin,' says Imamovic
June
Friday, June 30, 2006
Specialists to begin supportive measures train-the-trainer course
Male support worker makes the difference for military man
Thursday, June 29, 2006
E-learning provides nursing staff with on-going wound care knowledge
Residents experiencing benefits of new supportive measures department
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
‘My approach to nursing has changed’
Annual Blue Jay game trip a hit with residents
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Seniors, schoolkids celebrate Native culture
OMNI DOCs, nurses to participate in wound care teaching module
Monday, June 26, 2006
Chartier to join board of Alzheimer Society of Victoria County
Supportive measures training provides ‘new insight’ for nurse behind Belle’s Place
Friday, June 23, 2006
Rosebridge residents butt out to meet new smoking laws
Van featured in surprise visit by resident
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Stroke strategy must be given time - Bajinksi
‘Warm-hearted’ people-person turns 104
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Resident advocates her way back home
Supportive measures training gives PSW ‘peripheral vision’
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Transportation access having ‘great impact’ on residents at two homes
Manager anticipates teaching supportive measures to frontline
Monday, June 19, 2006
Almonte participates in OLTCA skin care study
Skin care ‘champions’ take training to teach others
Friday, June 16, 2006
Coalition releases guidelines on seniors and mental health
Almonte honours its seniors
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Supportive measures to empower frontline staff
Dramatic reduction in meds improves quality of life for Pleasant Meadow resident
Monday, June 14, 2006
Garden Terrace encourages leadership amongst all ranks
Boredom cause for agitation in resident with dementia
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Rain doesn't dampen spirit at Norwood picnic
‘I’m like the crisis worker’
Monday, June 12, 2006
Supportive measures course impresses staff
Don’t underestimate the power of puppy love: PSW
Friday, June 9, 2006
Dining experience altered to reflect resident's past history
Change of environment better suits resident's background
Thursday, June 8, 2006
Recent supportive measures training already helping
Wednesday, June 7, 2006
Retired teacher, world traveler celebrates 100th birthday
RN takes on education portfolio at Almonte
Tuesday, June 6, 2006
Picnic to honour residents’ contributions to society
Overwhelming interest in supportive measures training
Monday, June 5, 2006
RNs take on portfolios at Almonte Country Haven
‘I believe that there is more than just medicating and sedating them’
Friday, June 2, 2006
Garden Terrace sends five to supportive measures training
Residents who are cognitively well require stimulating programming
Thursday, June 1, 2006
Psychotropic meds ‘a last resort’
Laying out pajamas sends wrong message to residents: RN
May
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
‘It’s time to put
my feet up’
Supportive measures specialist creating website for ‘Friends of Springdale’
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Brighton woman gives back to seniors
Maplewood interim NCM eager to learn
Monday, May 29, 2006
Communication key to making supportive measures work
Burnbrae hosts public clinic for people with vision impairments
Friday, May 26, 2006
Sisters in long-term care reunite for resident’s birthday
Springdale creates supportive measures department
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Students write Garden Terrace resident biographies
Walking program with local high school a possibility
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Rosebridge holds wellness day for staff
Children, seniors bond over crafts, stories
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Infection control network offers access to expertise
Friday, May 19, 2006
Pierce chosen to help South East LHIN develop services plan
LEC anticipates train-the-trainer sessions
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Chartier ecstatic about new project director role
Administrators' board meeting ‘very good use of our time’
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Fraser takes on OLTCA board position
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Engagement team to help OMNI ‘guide and prepare for change’ - Pierce
A full-time job for every nursing grad: Smitherman
Monday, May 15, 2006
Alternative therapies welcome at Almonte: Gourlie
South East LHIN engagement meetings to begin end of May
Friday, May 12, 2006
Reunited with Bella
‘Day of Caring’ results in unexpected reunion
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Infection control network an example of health integration
All aboard OMNI van at Pleasant Meadow
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Village Green Nursing Week celebration a showcase of team effort
Living in the moment ‘essence of long-term care’: Gourlie
Tuesday, May 9, 2006
New clinical care co-ordinator rolls out PointClickCare
Youth culture feeds issues people have with death: Gourlie
Monday, May 8, 2006
‘He was just a Canadian boy’
Springdale community feels reality of war
Friday, May 5, 2006
Article outrages Riverview staff
Seniors, children mingle through West Lake partnership with Early Years Centre
Thursday, May 4, 2006
Resident with lead foot goes for spin in vintage car
Duck hut construction gives men project, purpose
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
Esther Spencer takes on new role as regional director
Garden Terrace practises ‘code white’ mock disaster
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
Mission and values a guiding force for long time Forest Hiller
Willows variety show a hit
Monday, May 1, 2006
Compassion, sensitivity in long term care work source of inspiration for new DOC
Van bridges long-term care and community
April
Friday, April 28, 2006
OMNI homes honour volunteers
‘Not everyone can be cured, but everyone can be healed’
Thursday, April 27, 2006
How to build a garden that improves resident quality of life
All going swimmingly for Almonte ducks
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Van improves accessibility for residents in wheelchairs
Five year anniversary celebration a month long affair
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Like the village it takes to raise a child, the same village is needed to help one die’
Successful initiatives, strong family relations sign of home’s success
Monday, April 24, 2006
Ability to hear impacts residents’ general well-being
Van provides access to whole new world for residents
Friday, April 21, 2006
LHIN offers new opportunities, says DOC
Misperceptions about changes to health care countered
Thursday, April 20, 2006
OMNI team to seek wider engagement
Working with plants releases anxiety, promotes quality of life: horticultural therapist
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Horse racing game a real winner at Almonte
Finding meaning in death achieves peace for palliative person: ND
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
LTC, access centres to learn new palliative care assessment tool
Doctor uses naturopathic principles to help deal with grief, death
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Resident tends to ducklings at Almonte
PSW employs calm approach to caring for residents with dementia
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Palliative care ‘specialized nursing’: Burns
Woodland helping staff to return to regular duties
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Wedding to be held at Frost Manor
Riverview works with health unit to improve staff, public wellness
Monday, April 10, 2006
Volunteer visits are highlights of residents' days
Almonte departments team up to enhance dining experience
Friday, April 7, 2006
Nursing a career for life: RN
Network provides tangible ideas to take home: Stanton
Thursday, April 6, 2006
Almonte accesses funding for nursing special project
Health and safety in focus at Norwood home
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
Funding available to support new, aging nurses
New DOC strives to ‘live the OMNIway’
Tuesday, April 4, 2006
OMNI homes deliver message to Province
Monday, April 3, 2006
Supportive measures only way to care for residents during changing times: RN
Almonte restructures frontline workers’ approach to care
March
Friday, March 31, 2006
Rosebridge educates staff about strokes
Volunteer connects with residents lacking family support
Thursday, March 30, 2006
New employees exposed to supportive measures early on
Forty long-term care personnel attend LHIN session
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Riverview residents, volunteers share concerns with MPP
Colourful puzzle reminds employees of home’s goals
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
A simulated journey in a resident’s shoes
Creativity, flexibility necessary for building well-received menu
Monday, March 27, 2006
Rosebridge sets out path to become ‘home of choice’
Smaller home, access to OMNI resources attracts Kentwood LEC
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Frost resident entertains on home’s new organ
Music, sweet music
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Jasper home to host LHIN information meeting
Aurora home launches volunteer recruitment drive
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Taste panel a 'showcase of nutritional care talent'
College students a welcome addition to Riverview
Monday, March 20, 2006
Widow thankful for support following husband’s death
Supportive measures, safe workplace focus for Cole
Friday, March 17, 2006
Job switch allows two Woodland employees to stay on despite injuries
OMNI flu immunization rate best ever
Thursday, March 16, 2006
New air hockey game provides for independent leisure
Three homes tie in flu shot challenge
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Springdale enhances palliative care support for residents, families
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
PSW draws on training, life experience to support residents
Residents recall culinary memories, share pie-baking secrets
Monday, March 13, 2006
Maplewood administrator 'at home'
PSW sees plethora of benefits from supportive measures
Friday, March 10, 2006
Theme days cheer residents, boost staff morale: staff
Library outreach program benefits residents
Thursday, March 9, 2006
People with intellectual disabilities 'part of our family'
Almonte closed to visitors due to flu outbreak
Wednesday, March 8, 2006
Non-medicinal therapies can ease pain: RPN
West Lake RPN to teach pain management course at Loyalist
Tuesday, March 7, 2006
Garden Terrace supports residents with Down syndrome
'Learn to listen with your eyes and your heart'
Monday, March 6, 2006
Sarah Ferguson-McLaren takes reins at Forest Hill
Newsletter aids in family feedback, participation
Friday, March 3, 2006
Administrators discuss strategic plan
LHINs offer great potential for re-defining roles of long term care, says CEO
Tuesday, March 2, 2006
Cutting back on falls through physiotherapy
Frost Manor goes for gold at Olympics
Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Counselling a needed addition to long-term care homes
Palliative pain management course proves popular
February
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Springdale HCA losing locks to donate to cancer patients
Monday, February 27, 2006
Develop coping strategies for grief, says RPN
Rosebridge open to accepting Rideau residents
Friday, February 24, 2006
'We let them cry with us, we cry with them’
Forest Hill connects with volunteer referral agency
Thursday, February 23, 2006
“Five heads are better than one”
Communities of Practice strengthen OMNI, says DOC
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Nursing initiative to take centre role in DOC Community of Practice
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Placements excellent for staff recruitment: DOC
Monday, February 20, 2006
Resident from Smiths Falls institution settles in at Forest Hill
Friday, February 17, 2006
Ontario good at newborn programs, behind in palliative care: RPN
Volunteer gives back to Almonte with her creativity
Thursday, February 16, 2006
63 years of marriage and still very much in love
‘Time has come’ for collaborative partnerships: Greco
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
‘They did their best to console us'
Maplewood frontline enhancing palliative care skills
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Forest Hill enhancing pastoral care program
Kanata seniors getting out and about
Monday, February 13, 2006
Support from co-residents, staff makes transition easier
‘Connect with them as people’
Friday, February 10, 2006
Conversation best admission tool
In-service offers staff new tools for dementia care
Thursday, February 9, 2006
Craft hooks residents at Burnbrae
No specific approach for dementia in long-term care: co-ordinator
Wednesday, February 8, 2006
‘It was always her dream to go home’
Respecting resident individuality ‘central core of long-term care’
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
Long-term care placement ‘emotional journey’ for resident, family
Temporary residents make Almonte home of choice
Monday,
February 6, 2006
Communication,
networking makes supportive measures work
Civitan
club donates professional bingo equipment to Rosebridge
Friday, February 3, 2006
Rosebridge
creates sense of home for new residents, supports
families
Cookies,
handwritten letters give resident sense of home
Thursday, February 2,
2006
Woodland
granted extra bed to accommodate couple
Willows
designates LEAs to each floor
Wednesday, February 1,
2006
“Quiet,
dignified” resident offers thanks, insight
to Springdale management
Residents
keen on Streamway cooking club
January
Monday, January 30, 2006
Norwood
home pushes ‘Safety First’ Almonte
resident back on her feet
Friday, January
27, 2006
Generational
lifestyle differences notable in physiotherapy
programs
LEC
hopeful for more program staff
Thursday, January 26,
2006
Springdale
frontline ‘pioneers’ of supportive
measures: Imamovic
More
resident choices on the menu at Frost
Wednesday, January 25,
2006
Lisa
is leaving for the Bahamas
Residents
becoming more mobile at Willows
Tuesday, January 24,
2006
OMNI
residents cast their votes
Therapeutic
baths popular at Willows Estate
Monday, January 23, 2006
Resident
and restorative care aide enjoy a walk outdoors
Rosebridge
‘putting the pieces together’ in 2006
Friday, January 20, 2006
Garden
Terrace resident honoured for decades of exemplary
volunteer work
Activity
programming seen in new light after exhausting
trip
Thursday, January 19,
2006
West
Lake strives to provide each resident with daily
programming
New
staff in Norwood ‘eager’ about supportive
measures
Wednesday, January 18,
2006
Streamway
introduces quilting activity
Letter
writing used as intervention tool at Village Green
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Staff
educational interests promoted through OMNI bursary
program
She
went so peacefully”
Monday, January 16, 2006
Supportive
measures ‘something that we work at every
day’
Journey
from Banff-area hotel leads to Burnbrae Gardens
Friday, January 13, 2006
DSW
student finds herself back in long-term care
Burnbrae
resident spends afternoon with employee’s
family
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Homes
anticipate use of van
2006
promises to be educative for Woodland Villa staff
Wednesday, January 11,
2006
All
residents benefit from supportive measures, not
just those with dementia
Supportive
measures curriculum taught through daily routines:
Frost specialist
Tuesday, January 10,
2006
Almonte
explores using lavender oil to ease agitation
NCM
to focus on interventions for residents at risk
of weight loss
Monday, January 9, 2006
Woodland
Villa to help health care aides identify supportive
measures
Friday, January 6, 2006
Individualized
care approach attracts Prince Edward Islander
to OMNI
Student
with developmental services training to help with
supportive measures
Thursday, January 5,
2006
New
Springdale administrator feels privileged to work
in residents’ home
OMNI
strives to have all staff trained in supportive
measures
Wednesday, January 4,
2006
Anti-bullying
training educative for long-time employee
Pleasant
Meadow develops rapport with nursing agencies
to deliver consistent care
Tuesday, January 3, 2006
All
OMNI homes victors in van challenge
Almonte
to put resident-focused care under the microscope |
