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	Forest Hill hosts wellness day Event dedicated to engaging residents, staff, families and community in health and well-being November 23, 2012 KANATA, Ont. - The staff could hardly wait to line up for it, family members managed to squeeze in a short visit to it, and residents also took part. Read full story >>
Arranging funeral for resident a shining moment of caring teamwork Team members 'stepped in and took over where a family would' November 22, 2012 A moment illustrating the Willows Estate team’s dedication to residents that stands out for Rosemary Ferraro was when the group organized a funeral for a resident who had no remaining family or friends. Read full story >>
Residents share what they like best, want more of Internet, outings and gardening amongst topics discussed November 21, 2012 A recent OMNIway story series focusing on what residents like best about their homes and what they want to see more of uncovered insights into people’s interests and the possibilities existing to enhance services. Read full story >>
Collaboration helps create positive palliative experience Willows Estate DOC reflects on how home, hospice and palliative-care specialist worked together November 20, 2012 When a Willows Estate resident who had terminal cancer was left without family members or friends to comfort her and help her address her fear of dying, a hospice worker was brought in to be with the woman to help her through the end-of-life stage. Read full story >>
Facebook page a key resource for people with Alzheimer's and families More than 25,000 people have joined since February November 19, 2012 Read full story >>
Pleasant Meadow Manor says goodbye to Gail Sawyer Retiring from the home, she'll return often as a friend November 16, 2012 Gail 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 >>
Palliative care a team effort 'Being an advocate to make sure residents' wishes are fulfilled' the greatest gift caregivers can bring: RPN November 15, 2012 Registered 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 >>
Infection control a key strength DOC brings to OMNI Empowering residents and staff to champion infection control is important to Kerri-Anne Wilson November 14, 2012 Kerri-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 >>
	Almonte hosts Remembrance Day ceremony November 13, 2012 Almonte Country Haven held its Remembrance Day ceremony Nov. 9. Read full story >>
Encouragement guides LEC to administrator position April Faux credits former CEO, OMNI's belief in employees for new role November 12, 2012 Several 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 >>