Shirley Melvin has been leading the Residents’ Council of Almonte Country Haven since 2012.
Shirley Melvin has good reason to be proud of the flower gardens brightening up Almonte Country Haven’s entranceway. It was she who suggested installing a rock border around the gardens, to prevent them from being walked over, as had been happening. Read more
PSW receives recognition for her contributionsWest Lake Terrace is honouring an employee who “brings out the best in everybody” and is cherished by residents and staff alike. Read more
An Elvis Presley impersonator provides entertainment at West Lake Terrace.
With the decor of a 1950s high school dance, seniors sang and watched in delight as the young great-granddaughter of a resident stole the show with her moves. Read more
Maplewood administrator Rachel Corkery introduces her horse to resident John Closs.
COLBORNE, Ont. – Amidst sunny skies, a mild breeze and horses grazing in the pasture, Maplewood resident Ena Clews savours the moment. Read more
Students enjoy connecting with residents through work in long-term care.
One of the benefits to students working in long-term care homes is that the experience often exposes them to a type of work they knew little about and leaves them with a positive impression. Read more
Maplewood resident Corina Dempsey, right, visits with a ferret as the Brighton long-term care home hosts a petting zoo.
Country Terrace’s bulletin board features residents’ favourite recipes and the story behind each dish.
Since launching an initiative to add residents’ favourite recipes to the Country Terrace menu six months ago, nutritional care manager (NCM) Alex Achillini says the program has grown in popularity, and the recipes keep coming. Read more
Music programs are proving to be effective at reducing agitation for residents with cognitive impairment and increasing participation in activities at OMNI Health Care long-term care homes. Read more
Garden Terrace
When Shelby Colton started working her summer job in the life enrichment department at Garden Terrace a few months ago she was focused on pursuing a career as a behavioural therapist. Read more
Learn how you can become a Dementia Friend
The Alzheimer Society of Canada and the federal government recently launched an initiative aimed at helping Canadians better understand what it means to live with dementia. Read more