(VIDEO) Creativity will bring quality to life
Each of OMNI Health Care’s 18 long-term care homes are being asked to create a piece of media focused on a quality indicator that will be presented at the managers’ forum in May. Read more
Archive for month: February, 2015
Corporate policy a must once assisted suicide legislation becomes effective: CCC
‘I think it’s also going to take people looking at their own beliefs on this,’ says Kimberley Noftle
Kimberley Noftle says the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision to lift the ban on assisted suicide will almost certainly impact the long-term care sector at some point, and when it does, she’s confident OMNI Health Care will have a policy in effect to address the landmark legislation. Read more
‘Crazy hat day’ continues Pleasant Meadow’s mission to end winter blues
Pleasant Meadow Manor residents and staff pose with their “crazy hats” on Feb. 24.
‘Residents and staff have been interacting more and having fun’
“Crazy hat day” is the latest instalment in Pleasant Meadow Manor’s ongoing program to fend off the winter blues at the Norwood long-term care home. Read more
Rosebridge Manor working to create program that uses residents’ recipes
OMNIway story sparks idea to replicate Country Terrace initiative
A recent OMNIway story about a unique program adopted by Country Terrace’s nutritional-care department has received the exact response the home’s dietary manager Alex Achillini was hoping to see. Read more
LEA brings unique skill to Riverview Manor
Trevor Davis’s background in social services work is proving beneficial to residents
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. – Life enrichment aide (LEA) Trevor Davis brings a unique skill set to Riverview Manor. Read more
Riverview ladies get treated to an in-home beauty salon
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. – The activity room in Riverview Manor’s north wing was turned into a beauty salon Feb. 20 when students from Fleming College’s recreation and leisure services program hosted “Ladies Primp and Pamper Day.” Read more
When married people with dementia begin new relationships
Author offers advice on handling this situation
It’s a common occurrence. A person with dementia moves into a long-term care home, while their spouse, who may have cared for them for years, remains at home. But once in their new environment, the long-term care resident forgets they are married – and begins a relationship with another resident. Read more
Family tensions can raise ethical concerns in LTC homes
Staff members are there to care and offer support, not to judge
One of the ethical issues caregivers working in long-term care are sometimes faced with is what to do when family arguments involving residents occur inside the home. Read more
Country Terrace puts a new twist on dining program
Home now cooking residents’ favourite recipes – exactly how they prepared them
Country Terrace has created a successful dining program its staff members hope other long-term homes can replicate for their residents. Read more
Riverview Manor toasts couples for Valentine’s Day
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. – Riverview Manor hosted its annual Valentine’s Day luncheon on Feb. 13 with one of the largest turnouts in the event’s history. Read more