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Family thanks Wildwood Care Centre team for care and support provided to mother

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Pictured seated above, Ruth Kelly, who has been staying at Wildwood Care Centre as a respite admission, was recently joined by her husband at the home to celebrate their 72nd anniversary. The couple’s four daughters, pictured standing, joined their mom and dad for the celebration.

Children of Ruth Kelly say the team has also helped the family navigate the system and even hosted an anniversary celebration for parents

The family of Ruth Kelly, who came to Wildwood Care Centre last month on a respite admission while she awaits a long-term care bed, is thanking the team at the St. Marys, Ont. home for their care and support. Read more →

LEA says Village Green’s residents and atmosphere have made for an enjoyable first 6 months

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Village Green LEA Chris Jenkins shares a moment with resident Marie Champagne.

LEC Karen Coulter says Chris Jenkins has been an excellent fit for the home

Chris Jenkins says he has enjoyed his first six months working as a life enrichment aide (LEA) at Village Green. He says what has made his experience enjoyable has been the residents and the Greater Napanee long-term care home’s atmosphere. Read more →

Reflections on three decades of change at Village Green

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Linda Pierce has been Village Green’s administrator since 1991.

‘It’s a changing environment but it is extremely rewarding,’ says administrator Linda Pierce

Linda Pierce says she has seen a lot of changes in her 28 years as Village Green’s administrator, both to the Greater Napanee home itself and to the long-term care sector, but what has remained constant is the high level of resident care and the family atmosphere. Read more →

Door murals adding to community feel at Garden Terrace while guiding residents to their rooms

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Hallway has ‘become a vibrant neighbourhood with residents living behind their unique front door’

The OMNIway recently told you about how murals of bookshelves painted on three doors at Garden Terrace have helped reduce exit-seeking behaviours and agitation in residents with cognitive impairment. Today’s story is about how murals on doors are also helping residents find their way at the Ottawa-area long-term care home. Read more →

Diversion doors are preventing exit-seeking behaviours at Garden Terrace

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Bookshelf murals on 3 doors are having a positive impact, say staff and families

Since three “diversion doors” were painted at Garden Terrace 16 months ago, agitation caused by exit-seeking has been reduced in residents with cognitive impairment who are living at the Ottawa-area long-term care home, say staff members. Read more →

Backyard garden helps Country Terrace prepare ‘farm-to-table’ meals

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Pictured above, a plate of zucchini-chocolate-chip-coconut muffins recently prepared for Country Terrace residents.

Project brings 3 departments together to deliver fresh vegetables to residents

Country Terrace is embracing a social movement among restaurants and foodies called “farm-to-table” which encourages cooking with local ingredients. Read more →

Frost Manor residents make 4th trip to family farm for a day of fun and relaxation

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‘This is an event that I love to organize, and I like to have as many people come as possible,’ says Tanya Smith

Frost Manor residents made their fourth trip in nearly two years to Nancy DeGeer’s farm on July 12, where they spent the day visiting Nancy’s family and interacting with the many horses, chickens, rabbits, ducks and goats living on the farm. Read more →

How a personalized events calendar changed the life of a Village Green resident

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Village Green health-care aide Sylvia O’Brien (left) and RPN Denise Simpson (right) work on the home’s Behavioural Supports Ontario team.

Resident enjoying enhanced quality of life, thanks to simple intervention

SELBY, Ont. – Two Village Green Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) team members say there are many great success stories resulting from the initiative but there is one that stands out. Read more →

(VIDEO) Village Green staff treated to spa-like activities during Nursing Week

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SELBY, Ont. – People working in long-term care homes work hard caring for others, but they sometimes don’t take enough time to care for themselves, says Debbie McTaggart. Read more →

Village Green resident keeps everyone’s hands clean during recent outbreak

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Village Green resident Karen Traczyk is seen here dispensing hand sanitizer during a recent outbreak at the home.

RPN Denise Simpson encouraged Karen Traczyk to help with infection-control practices

When Village Green recently went into outbreak, the Greater Napanee long-term care home’s team members turned to resident Karen Traczyk to help with infection-control duties. Read more →