Housekeeper ‘goes above and beyond’ duties
Rosebridge Manor
Rosebridge names Barb Prowse Everyday Hero
If a resident asks for a cup of coffee or requests assistance, Barb Prowse is quick to put down her cleaning supplies and lend a hand. Read more
Archive for month: October, 2015
New guideline aims to reduce impact of fractures in Cdn LTC homes
5 strategies outlined to prevent fractures
Osteoporosis Canada has created the first-ever guideline for preventing and treating fractures in Canadian long-term care homes. Read more
Bigelow-Tarr ‘emulates the mission, vision and values every day’
Rosebridge Manor
Rosebridge chooses ‘innovator’, devoted NCM as Inspired Leader
While she may be the home’s nutritional care manager (NCM), Kori Bigelow-Tarr’s contribution to Rosebridge Manor extends beyond the kitchen.
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Pleasant Meadow residents contribute to Norwood Fall Fair
Pleasant Meadow Manor residents Grace Hamblin and Gerry Farrow are seen here preparing baked good for the Norwood Fall Fair.
Resident-made crafts and woodwork receive prizes
Pleasant Meadow Manor residents once again were contributors to the annual Norwood Fall Fair, a major flagship event for both the town and the 61-bed long-term care home. Read more
(VIDEO) An inspired leader exemplifies their team’s common goal: NCM
Nutritional care manager (NCM) Neil MacDonald says a good leader is someone who “exemplifies the common goal” of their team and who helps develop the people they work with. Read more
Canadian dementia strategy needed – soon
A bill supporting a national dementia strategy for Canada – Bill C-356 – was narrowly defeated in the House of Commons in May but the issue is far from over. Read more
Outing to café provides Streamway residents with local warmth
Streamway Villa residents (left to right) Mabel Goode and Betty Grinnell peruse the menu at Cobourg’s Buttermilk Café during a recent outing.
Home’s central location a plus, says LEC
What can a long-term care home do to keep people warm as colder weather approaches? The folks at Streamway Villa recently solved this by taking a short trip to a local café for a warm lunch. Read more
OMNI homes showing impressive successes in key quality areas
Team members proving to be champions at restraint reduction, eliminating pressure ulcers and increased locomotion
OMNI Health Care long-term care homes are showing favourable results in key quality areas, according to the latest data. These areas include restraint reduction, eliminating pressure ulcers and improved resident locomotion. Read more
Karen Keeler a champion at helping staff identify their strengths
RAI co-ordinator receives West Lake Terrace’s Inspired Leader award
RAI co-ordinator Karen Keeler has been a champion at helping ensure West Lake Terrace’s front-line staff members’ coding is reflective of their hard work. Read more
(VIDEO) October birthdays celebrated at Frost Manor
LINDSAY, Ont. – Frost Manor hosted its monthly birthday celebration on Oct. 15 with an event that featured musical entertainment and specially made birthday cupcakes.
The event toasted all the residents celebrating a birthday in October. Vi O’Leary, the Lindsay long-term care home’s life enrichment co-ordinator, says these celebrations are enjoyed by everyone.
“The residents love it,” she says.
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