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Resident's act of generosity and kindness could save a lifeAutomated external defibrillator donated to Almonte Country HavenJuly 30, 2012ALMONTE, Ont. - Denise Deguire was moved nearly to tears July 25 when Almonte Country Haven formally recognized her donation of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to the home. Read full story >> |
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Riverview Manor helps Linda Boyt retire in style'I have had an amazing 30 years . . . When you come through those doors, it's like coming home'July 27, 2012PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - After serving OMNI Health Care for 30 years, restorative-care aide Linda Boyt spent her last day at Riverview Manor in the spirit of fun and laughter, as her colleagues at the Peterborough long-term care home wished her well in her retirement. Read full story >> |
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Changing population requires out-of-the-box approach: LECJoanne Brown embraces unique programming ideasJuly 26, 2012Today’s long-term care home residents are more diversified, requiring life enrichment co-ordinators (LECs) to respond with creativity. Read full story >> |
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New challenges bringing forth new solutionsLTC homes forging partnerships to meet needs of changing resident demographicJuly 25, 2012Team leaders at OMNI Health Care long-term care homes say they’re seeing changes in the sector that are shaping the future of care, and thanks to partnerships with other health-care providers, team members have access to resources that are helping them stay ahead of the curve. Read full story >> |
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Resident focus, organizational skills key strengths of new clinical leadSusan Cymbaluk says she's looking forward to working as an educator and mentoring othersJuly 24, 2012Susan Cymbaluk says her resident focus and organizational skills acquired through her many years serving residents at Burnbrae Gardens will benefit her in her new role — OMNI Health Care’s operations manager/clinical lead. Read full story >> |
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Kentwood welcomes active group of seniorsNew residents enjoy cards, outings, visiting with familyJuly 23, 2012Playing euchre, going on outings and visiting with family are keeping a new, agile group of residents occupied at Kentwood Park. Read full story >> |
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Nurse training, strong skill sets key to LTC's future: administratorBurnbrae Gardens' partnership with PRHC an example of meeting future needs todayJuly 20, 2012A resident requiring peritoneal dialysis recently moved into Burnbrae Gardens. While she was initially concerned about the Campbellford long-term care home’s ability to meet her care needs, her concerns quickly disappeared, thanks to training nursing staff has received for peritoneal dialysis, a treatment for chronic kidney disease that helps control fluid and electrolyte levels. Read full story >> |
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Defibrillator signifies commitment to the care and safety of allFamily-funded addition to Almonte Country Haven comes after incident involving volunteerJuly 19, 2012The addition of a widely accessible defibrillator at Almonte Country Haven signifies the home’s commitment to the care and safety of all. Read full story >> |
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Story prompts reconnection'Thank you for being such a great teacher and great influence to me,' writes Michael Matys about resident Ken CleverdonJuly 18, 2012An OMNIway article published in June about Streamway Villa resident Ken Cleverdon caught the attention of one of the former teacher’s students, who was inspired to phone the Cobourg long-term care home and say hello to a man who made an impression on his life. Read full story >> |
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'It was probably one of the best programs since I've been working here'LEC says exotic animal show was engaging for all residentsJuly 17, 2012Willows Estate recently had birds, a snake and even a tarantula wandering around, and life enrichment co-ordinator (LEC) Teddy Mazzuca couldn’t have been happier — that’s because the creatures were at the Aurora long-term care home as part of a program that engaged nearly every resident. Read full story >> |
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