Recent News


Woodland staff maintains life quality, while meeting needs of resident with diabetes

Resident passes away comfortably and content with the care she received

April 30, 2010

The wound-care team at Woodland Villa was able to maintain quality of life for a resident with diabetes, while healing a serious pressure ulcer and avoiding amputation, even with the odds stacked against them.
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Maplewood sensory programs aimed at all residents

Programs utilizing residents' abilities, fitting into RAI-MDS

April 30, 2010

A new sensory program at Maplewood is designed to engage all residents, no matter their abilities or cognitive functions.
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Spirit of volunteerism creating community connections

OMNI homes bringing communities together

April 29, 2010

People who give their time to volunteer at OMNI Health Care-owned long-term care homes are not only helping to enhance the lives of residents through their gift of time, they are also creating valuable community connections.
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West Lake residents volunteer for community project

Volunteers participate in Stream of Dreams initiative

April 29, 2010

Residents at West Lake Terrace recently volunteered in a community project, which is aiming to spruce up the fences around area schools with colourful wooden fish.
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Intergenerational program benefitting children, providing residents with entertainment

Students 'definitely get that sense of community engagement,' says teacher

April 28, 2010

An intergenerational program, developed in partnership between Village Green in Greater Napanee and The Prince Charles School, is resulting in the Grade 2 students feeling that they're "making a difference for somebody else," while providing entertainment for residents, says teacher Erin MacDonald.
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Riverview nurses organizing fundraiser for Africa mission

Proceeds from barbecue and car wash to assist Brock professor providing aid to children, schools

April 28, 2010

Registered practical nurses (RPNs) at Riverview Manor are organizing a fundraiser to help assist a Brock University education professor who is travelling to South Africa to provide resources to schools and children in orphanages.

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Innovation at the forefront of skin care program

Creativity, state-of-the-art equipment and partnership leading to low skin breakdown

April 27, 2010

High-calibre innovation is at the forefront of OMNI Health Care's Healthy Living, Healthy Skin core program, and the results of staff members' efforts are leading to low incidence of skin issues at the organization's 17 long-term care homes.
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Lindsay-area volunteer delivers dose of puppy love

Pet therapy program popular with Frost Manor residents

April 27, 2010

When a resident smiles or reaches out to pet Fig, Annette Doran knows she and her pet shih tzu are bringing joy to the residents they've come to know at Frost Manor.

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Global Wound Academy another incredible opportunity from OMNI: Imamovic

Self-directed learning, helpful refreshers highlights of online course

April 26, 2010

Having access to Smith & Nephew's Global Wound Academy is "another incredible opportunity from OMNI" says Springdale Country Manor administrator Maureen Imamovic.
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Volunteers help build close, warm community at Country Terrace

Komoka home celebrates dedication, kindness of those who give back

April 26, 2010

At Country Terrace volunteers help build a warm, close community within the home as well as provide an important connection to the greater Komoka community, says life enrichment aide Christine Moore.
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