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30 years of memories at Frost Manor'It's the people that create that homelike atmosphere'November 30, 2011LINDSAY, Ont. - Joyce Stewart remembers when Frost Manor first opened its doors in Lindsay. As residents were moving in, the floors were still being finished and the place was bustling with excitement, and a bit of confusion. Read full story >> |
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Staff gains resident's trust as Stage X ulcer healsProvincial funds accessed to treat residentNovember 30, 2011It took almost eight months, but staff members at Springdale Country Manor successfully treated a Stage X ulcer. Read full story >> |
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Nurses decrease wound from 7 inches to .5 cmActicoat ribbons, constant monitoring help enhance life quality for residentNovember 29, 2011A Burnbrae Gardens resident is happier and enjoying enhanced life quality since the Campbellford long-term care home's nursing team has controlled a Stage 3 pilonidal wound. Read full story >> |
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Christmas bazaar ignites festive feelingsPleasant Meadow Manor hosts annual eventNovember 29, 2011There's really nothing quite like a classic Christmas bazaar to get a community into the festive spirit, and when a few dollars are raised for a good cause, all the better. Read full story >> |
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Staff members staying positive, doing what they do bestRiverview Manor discuss moving forward after negative news coverageNovember 28, 2011Asked what Riverview Manor staff members can do in the wake of recent negative media coverage, Kathy Fluery's answer is simple: to stay positive and keep doing what they do best. Read full story >> |
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Spreading the word about adopt-a-family challengeFrost Manor leading the charge with Salvation ArmyNovember 28, 2011With the full swing of the holiday season right around the corner, the team at Frost Manor in Lindsay is ramping up its adopt-a-family challenge. Read full story >> |
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Staff members rally following news coverageNews report suggesting lack of transparency 'nowhere near reality,' say team membersNovember 25, 2011Anyone who walks into Riverview Manor or Springdale Country Manor will find these Peterborough-area long-term care homes have happy residents, hard-working and dedicated staff members and are transparent in care delivery. Read full story >> |
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One case of abuse is too many: McCarthyIn long-term care abuse can be caught and stopped. Media has role in educating public about prevalence of elder abuse in community setting, says OMNI CEONovember 25, 2011The elderly in our society are among our most vulnerable populations and the subject of elder abuse is an important topic of discussion says OMNI Health Care president and CEO Patrick McCarthy. Read full story >> |
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Morning Report strikes worthy contrast to recent media coverageStories generate invaluable awareness and acknowledgement, Pine Villa manager saysNovember 24, 2011With its steadfast focus on the strengths and successes within long-term care, the Ontario Long Term Care Association's Morning Report news program is a poignant reminder and counterpoint to some current media coverage on some reported incidents of abuse and quality of care issues. Read full story >> |
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Onesie-wearing PSW celebrates PJ DayStaff members and residents come together during 'laid back' theme dayNovember 23, 2011It's not every day a personal support worker (PSW) borrows a resident's one-piece pyjamas complete with the "trapdoor" in the back, to wear for the rest of the day, but on Nov. 16 at Streamway Villa, staff members and residents had some fun by hosting a Pyjama Day. Read full story >> |
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