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Chicks chirp their way into residents' heartsRiverview Manor enjoys Easter Sunday egg-hatchApril 8, 2013With their eyes as big as “saucers,” residents at Riverview Manor lift back a towel from a basket, and behold a chatter of little chicks. Read full story >> |
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Montessori activities make residents calmer, more engagedStreamway Villa 'transformed' after adoption of behavioural support programApril 5, 2013If you walk into Streamway Villa, the halls are quiet, not with the feel of a depressed long-term care residence, but rather with the sense of fulfillment and focus. Read full story >> |
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Highlighting LTC's strengths would help recruitment, build family confidencePositive media influence could help strengthen sector, says administratorApril 4, 2013Imagine the long-term care sector was the envy of the greater health-care system; a sector where there was no talent shortage and all families were unanimously at ease with the system. Read full story >> |
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Peterborough challenges population to rewire thinking about agingCountry's highest density of seniors to study provincial plan on the future of senior careApril 3, 2013PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - Peterborough is positioning itself to be a leader in a new way of viewing seniors, their health, challenges and ways of life. Read full story >> |
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Sector addressing aggressive behaviours, caregiver burnoutProactive approach should be brought to public's attention, says administratorApril 2, 2013The long-term care sector is working to address important issues in homes, such as preventing aggressive resident behaviours and caregiver burnout, as well as enhancing palliative care. This should be brought to the public’s attention through media coverage, says Maureen King. Read full story >> |
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West Lake Terrace a family, not a facility, says family member'If I need a nursing home, that's where I want to go,' says Bonnie PurdyMarch 28, 2013Seven years ago, Bonnie Purdy was faced with a difficult decision: whether or not to have her mother placed in a long-term care home. Read full story >> |
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New resident brings joy and laughterBlue the dog fitting in well at Almonte Country HavenMarch 27, 2013Since Blue arrived at Almonte Country Haven March 7, the golden Labrador has brought nothing but pleasure to staff and residents. Read full story >> |
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Springdale administrator discusses media's impact on LTC staffMarch 26, 2013With initiatives like the province’s Aging at Home strategy in place, more elderly people with health issues are opting to continue living in their homes, rather than going to long-term care. This shift has resulted in younger residents with more complex-care issues, including mental-health issues and aggressive behaviours, moving into long-term care homes. Read full story >> |
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What if media focused on LTC's strengths?The answer is higher staff morale, happier residents and families, says administratorMarch 25, 2013If media took time to highlight the strengths and successes found in long-term care homes, we would see enhanced staff-member morale, and happier families and residents, says Springdale Country Manor administrator Maureen King. Read full story >> |
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Easter Bunny makes early visit to StreamwayLEA's program brings festive fun to residentsMarch 22, 2013The Easter Bunny may have come to Streamway Villa nearly two weeks early, but that didn’t stop residents at the Cobourg long-term care home from getting into the spirit of the holiday. Read full story >> |
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