OMNI homes work to minimize effects of sundown syndrome
Late afternoon one-to-one programs help reduce agitation
Friday May 16, 2008
OMNI long-term care homes have measures in place to mitigate the effects of sundown syndrome in residents with cognitive impairment.  Full Story |
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West Lake staff, physiotherapist engage residents in exercise program to reduce falls
Friday May 16, 2008
West Lake Terrace's restorative care team and its physiotherapist are embarking on an exercise program aimed at improving seniors' strength and balance to reduce their risk for falls. Full Story |
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Springdale attends job fair to engage community
Students, teachers express interest in opportunities at OMNI
Thursday May 15, 2008
Springdale Country Manor administrator Maureen Imamovic along with a co-op student doing her placement at the Peterborough long-term care home recently teamed up to attend a job fair at a local high school. Full Story |
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OMNI homes attend meeting to learn about importance of DNR forms
Do Not Resuscitate forms vital to ensuring residents’ wishes are respected, say expert
Wednesday May 14, 2008
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - Representatives from six OMNI homes recently attended a Four Counties Long-Term Care Palliative Network workshop to learn about the importance of the province’s new Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) confirmation forms.
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West Lake employees pamper female residents for Mother's Day
Tuesday May 13, 2008
Restorative care aides at West Lake Terrace took the time to provide extra TLC for the home's female residents recently.
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Willows Estate works to raise awareness about restraints
Home looks at ways to minimize seat belt use in wheelchairs
Monday May 12, 2008
Willows Estate is making it a priority to raise awareness about restraint use to reduce the risk of injury at the Aurora long-term care home. Full Story |
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Preventing falls a tricky situation in LTC: Lester
West Lake employs various prevention strategies
Friday May 9, 2008
When former US president Ronald Reagan had full-time nursing support and his wife, Nancy, at his side, he still managed to fall and break a hip. Full Story |
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Resident June Dolan and her daughter Joan pose for a family photo as part of Pleasant Meadow Manor's Mother's Day celebration.
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Riverview dragon boat team fundraises for breast cancer
Encourages other homes to join efforts
Thursday May 15, 2008
The Riverview Rockets are fundraising for the Annual Dragon Boat Festival June 14 and are issuing a challenge to other OMNI homes to pitch in and raise funds for breast cancer. Full Story |
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New DOC strengthens teamwork at Riverview
Communication skills and empowerment used by Elmhurst
Wednesday May 14, 2008
As the new director of care (DOC) at Riverview Manor, Lori Elmhurst wants to help staff achieve their personal best and continue to grow as a team. Full Story |
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Frost Manor staff walk to benefit Hospice
Walkathon raises $12,500
Tuesday May 13, 2008
Frost Manor staff members participated in the annual Walkathon for Hospice Kawartha Lakes May 4, raising more than $750 for the cause. Full Story |
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OMNI homes participate in workshop to learn about neuropathic pain
Presentation provides OMNI team members with insight into identifying, treating neuropathic pain
Monday May 12, 2008
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - Representatives from six OMNI homes recently participated in a workshop to gain insight into ways to identify and treat neuropathic pain in residents living in long-term care.
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Kentwood staff hosts dinner to honour husbands and wives
Dinner event fills gap in finding programming for couples
Friday May 9, 2008
The life enrichment department at Kentwood Park recently held a special function aimed at meeting the needs of a growing demographic at the Picton long-term care home — couples. Full Story |
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