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Two Garden Terrace nurses bring OMNI motto to NYC hurricane victimsMeredith Tomas and Kevin Montero deliver hope and humanity to LTC homes destroyed in stormDecember 4, 2012KANATA, Ont. - It’s not every day, or even once in a lifetime, that most nurses will experience what two staff members at Garden Terrace encountered last month. Read full story >> |
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Burnbrae Gardens doubles as film setA 'great community partnership' helps Humber College students with projectDecember 3, 2012Burnbrae Gardens doubled as a movie studio recently when a group of Toronto film students used the Campbellford long-term care home as the setting for a romantic comedy about love between seniors. Read full story >> |
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LEC's son inspires Frost Manor parade floatHome participates in event for first time in more than 20 yearsNovember 30, 2012It was Frost Manor life enrichment co-ordinator (LEC) Vi O’Leary’s son, John, who provided the inspiration for the home to enter a float in this year’s annual Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce Santa Claus Parade. Read full story >> |
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Involving family important to palliative careFamily support helps maximize careNovember 29, 2012Kentwood Park nurses’ aide Annie Frost says it’s important to involve family members in the palliative care of a loved one whenever possible. Read full story >> |
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Country Terrace RPN earns OLTCA awardAnne Marggraf recognized for leadership in restorative-care programNovember 28, 2012Country Terrace registered practical nurse (RPN) and RAI co-ordinator Anne Marggraf has been recognized by the Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) with a Nursing Leadership Award for establishing the home’s restorative-care program. Read full story >> |
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OMNIway stories help break myths about aging: McCarthyNews program and social media help address issues leading to ageismNovember 27, 2012Stories and videos published on the OMNIway website demonstrating that seniors are contributing members to their communities and are active people in their homes are helping promote a positive image of aging, says OMNI Health Care president and CEO Patrick McCarthy. Read full story >> |
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Record year for Christmas bazaar at Pleasant Meadow Manor$2,400 raised for residentsNovember 26, 2012A concerted effort by Pleasant Meadow Manor staff members to explain to family and friends how important the annual Christmas bazaar is to residents resulted in the event’s most successful year when it wrapped up Nov. 10. Read full story >> |
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Forest Hill hosts wellness dayEvent dedicated to engaging residents, staff, families and community in health and well-beingNovember 23, 2012KANATA, 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 >> |
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Arranging funeral for resident a shining moment of caring teamworkTeam members 'stepped in and took over where a family would'November 22, 2012A 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 >> |
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Residents share what they like best, want more ofInternet, outings and gardening amongst topics discussedNovember 21, 2012A 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 >> |
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