Recent News


Gift of time makes profound difference to resident

'She was always so grateful, no matter what we did'

June 21, 2010

Willows Estate personal support worker Diane Davis says spending time with a resident who was palliative and accompanying her in the home's back garden is one memory that sticks out for her during her time doing palliative-care work.


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Success stories illustrating value staff brings to residents

Teamwork helping residents make the most of life in long-term care

June 21, 2010

OMNI Health Care long-term care homes have recently seen success stories illustrating the strong quality of life team members are able to bring to residents. These examples include helping residents make seamless transitions, enhancing people's confidence and restoring health.
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Caregiver underscores importance of consoling families during palliative process

Personalized packages and 'care calls' mainstays at Burnbrae Gardens

June 18, 2010

A team member at Burnbrae Gardens emphasizes that caring for families after a loved one passes away is an important part of the palliative-care process.
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Community joins in fun at Pleasant Meadow

'It's a fun-filled day'

June 18, 2010

A crowd of about 200 is expected today at Pleasant Meadow Manor's annual community fun fair, which will feature a free barbecue and assortment of child- and senior-friendly activities.
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Palliative-care teams are advocates for residents, families: RN

Teams providing quality of life through palliative stage

June 17, 2010

Palliative-care teams in long-term care homes are advocates for residents and their families, and being able to help residents and their loved ones during the end-of-life stage is a "profound" experience, says Riverview Manor registered nurse (RN) Jane Hobbs.
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Dedicated members the key to a strong family council

Council president also emphasizes importance of celebrating successes

June 17, 2010

Having a dedicated team of people is the most important aspect of having a strong family council at a long-term care home, says Margaret Cameron.
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Teamwork at the core of palliative care

Staff, volunteers, clergy, doctors all play important roles

June 16, 2010

Teamwork is at the centre of effective palliative care, says Susan Keeping, a personal support worker and restorative-care aide at Pleasant Meadow Manor.
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Home uses one-on-one support to diffuse agitation, potential for aggression

Violence-prevention strategies built into OMNI core programs, says CCC

June 16, 2010

When a resident was becoming increasingly agitated, Country Terrace put together a cash box and an accountant's ledger for the former banker.
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Staff member's advice brings comfort to resident, family member

Resident is able to pass away at peace, daughter left with one more memory

June 15, 2010

Aileen Hicks recalls one story of how she was able to make a meaningful difference to a resident, who had reached the end-of-life stage, and his daughter during their last moments together.
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Country Terrace to raise profile of preventing workplace violence

Komoka long-term care home hosts safety week

June 15, 2010

Country Terrace is gearing up for health and safety week, devoting this year's focus on the prevention of workplace violence.
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