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OMNI goes green - literallyResidents and team members make the most of St. Patrick's DayMarch 20, 2012Few occasions are better suited for revelry than St. Patrick's Day and across the OMNI family of homes, emerald green and the luck of the Irish flowed freely in recent days. Read full story >> |
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Attract tomorrow's LTC leaders todayEngaging young people key to succession planningMarch 19, 2012Finding effective ways to engage young people in the long-term care sector, including making it easier to hire students for summer employment, is an important means of addressing future needs for quality staff members in the field, says Frost Manor administrator Connie Daly. Read full story >> |
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Embarking on the journey into energies and anxietiesIn-depth OMNIway investigation begins next weekMarch 16, 2012The OMNIway is preparing to embark on a journey into the heart of the energies and anxieties within the OMNI Health Care culture next week. Read full story >> |
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Restraints disappearing at Country TerraceEducating people the key to keeping residents safe, families happy, says RPNMarch 15, 2012Country Terrace has seen a sharp decline in resident restraints since launching an initiative two years ago to educate families on the benefits of eliminating devices such as wheelchair lap belts and bed rails at the Komoka long-term care home. Read full story >> |
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Resident musician as enthusiastic as everLiving at Country Terrace has allowed Frank Stiles to continue performing for othersMarch 14, 2012Losing a leg to diabetes has not hampered Frank Stiles' enthusiasm for doing what he loves — performing with his band for his fellow Country Terrace residents. Read full story >> |
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OMNI's corporate social responsibility ties to Habitat buildCandace Chartier commends organization for providing time to make a differenceMarch 13, 2012OMNI Health Care chief operating officer (COO) Candace Chartier says the organization's dedication to corporate social responsibility has been demonstrated through the support she's received in her recent undertaking of a Habitat for Humanity build in Toronto. Read full story >> |
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Cooking up life-changing experiences in the kitchenStudent placement finds new direction in life working with team at Frost ManorMarch 12, 2012LINDSAY, Ont. - The first job James Daron held down was as a delivery driver. He says he was often bullied by the other young people working alongside him, which left a sour taste in his mouth, and until he began working at Frost Manor two weeks ago, he thought all workplaces would be the same for him. Read full story >> |
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Life enrichment workers life-quality championsAs home's resident demographics change, so do activity professionals focusMarch 9, 2012The long-term care sector's life enrichment workers are champions of providing meaningful activities to residents, and working in this discipline requires attention to resident demographics, engagement skills and being adaptable to changing circumstances, says Julie Clarkson. Read full story >> |
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The combined forces of life enrichment professionals in LindsayCollaboration helps provide more meaningful activities for residents in LTCMarch 8, 2012Vi O'Leary has seen a host of changes in the field of life enrichment during the 30 years she's been working at Frost Manor, but one thing has remained constant: her connection to peers from other homes in the Lindsay area. Read full story >> |
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Getting the most out of life through meaningful activitiesPaying homage to the dedication of life enrichment teamsMarch 7, 2012A lot of changes have occurred for the better in terms of life quality for residents in long-term care, and at Pleasant Meadow Manor life enrichment programming is recognized as a big part of that positive evolution. Read full story >> |
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