For managers and staff members at Country Terrace, the OMNI Video Challenge is an opportunity to showcase one of the Komoka long-term care home’s key strengths: falls prevention. Read more
Seniors are more susceptible to heat-related illness than other population segments, so it’s especially important for long-term care homes to have processes in place to ensure residents are not negatively impacted when the mercury rises. Read more
Neil MacDonald and Chris Weber are no strangers when working together in a kitchen. Read more
Mealtimes are an important part of life in long-term care homes, so providing a safe environment for residents must always be at the forefront. Read more
Streamway Villa hosted a ceremony March 24 to honour residents who have passed away this year. Pictured above is a table with residents’ photos that was used as a centrepiece during the service.
Streamway Villa honoured 13 residents who have passed away since January with a celebration of life ceremony at the home on March 24 (Tuesday). Read more
Streamway Villa nutritional care manager Garth Derry is seen here showing off his “exaggerated lemon meringue pie.” Derry is the creative director for the home’s entry in the OMNI Video Challenge. The Streamway Villa team is planning to create a mini documentary about the home’s food service.
Streamway Villa nutritional care manager Garth Derry has a passion for creating food that both tastes good and is finely presented. Read more
Canada’s highest court ruled to lift the ban on assisted suicide Feb. 6. What impact could this have on the long-term care sector? Read more
West Lake Terrace has been tasked with creating a video about safe resident lifts and transfers for the OMNI Video Challenge, and managers have been busy laying the foundation for a series of songs demonstrating the quality improvement measure. Read more
The spread at Streamway Villa’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration included green beer and cheese and crackers.
This past Friday the 13th was a definitely a good day at Streamway Villa. Read more
The Supreme Court of Canada’s Feb. 6 decision to lift the ban on assisted suicide has raised some discussion amongst long-term home managers about what impact the ruling will have. For Marilyn Colton, the administrator at Almonte Country Haven, the decision should lead to an even greater focus on palliative care. Read more