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Facebook page a key resource for people with Alzheimer's and familiesMore than 25,000 people have joined since FebruaryNovember 19, 2012Read full story >> |
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Pleasant Meadow Manor says goodbye to Gail SawyerRetiring from the home, she'll return often as a friendNovember 16, 2012Gail Sawyer has been at the core of the Pleasant Meadow Manor team since the home opened its doors in Norwood nearly 24 years ago. Today, however, she is considered just a friend when she walks through the door because when she clocked out on Nov. 14, her retirement officially began. Read full story >> |
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Palliative care a team effort'Being an advocate to make sure residents' wishes are fulfilled' the greatest gift caregivers can bring: RPNNovember 15, 2012Registered practical nurse (RPN) Denise Simpson says providing residents who are at the end-of-life stage with meaningful care is a collaborative effort, made possible by an entire palliative-care team. Read full story >> |
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Infection control a key strength DOC brings to OMNIEmpowering residents and staff to champion infection control is important to Kerri-Anne WilsonNovember 14, 2012Kerri-Anne Wilson has worked several years as a nurse in the public-health sector, and this background has allowed her to bring a key strength to Burnbrae Gardens — infection control expertise. Read full story >> |
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Almonte hosts Remembrance Day ceremonyNovember 13, 2012Almonte Country Haven held its Remembrance Day ceremony Nov. 9. Read full story >> |
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Encouragement guides LEC to administrator positionApril Faux credits former CEO, OMNI's belief in employees for new roleNovember 12, 2012Several years ago, former OMNI Health Care president and CEO Fraser Wilson encouraged April Faux to take advantage of the organization’s educational initiatives; he saw potential in the young Burnbrae Gardens life enrichment co-ordinator (LEC). Read full story >> |
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PSW reflects on the palliative-care experienceProviding the best care you can is a caregiver's greatest gift to a person, says Tammy GodwinNovember 9, 2012Country Terrace personal support worker (PSW) Tammy Godwin says memories of helping her father through the end-of-life stage 23 years ago came back to her last week when she helped cared for a resident who was palliative. Read full story >> |
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Riverview remembersResidents and staff members attend service honouring veteransNovember 8, 2012PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - Staff members and about 40 residents at Riverview Manor attended a Nov. 6 service ahead of Remembrance Day to honour Canada’s military past and pay homage to those who did not return from war. Read full story >> |
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Outings make a difference at Frost ManorJoan Taylor says she's 'pretty lucky' to be living at Lindsay homeNovember 7, 2012Joan Taylor says a three-day camping trip to Eaglewood Resort in Pefferlaw, Ont. she and other Frost Manor residents took in September is an example of what she likes best about living at the Lindsay long-term care home. Read full story >> |
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Family, friends and news of back home keeps Eunice Best smilingVisit with her sister is something Pleasant Meadow Manor resident would like to see happenNovember 6, 2012NORWOOD, Ont. - "If I was younger I wouldn't mind working in a place like this," says Eunice Best, while sitting quietly in the recreation room at Pleasant Meadow Manor overlooking a clear autumn morning in the courtyard. Read full story >> |
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