Wildwood Care Centre celebrates 22 years at current location

Wildwood Care Centre

Wildwood Care Centre

But this long-term care home’s story goes back much further, and its history is all about family

ST. MARYS, Ont. – Wildwood Care Centre had its 22nd anniversary at its current location last week, tying the weeklong celebrations in with its staff appreciation week. Read more

(VIDEO) Music and Memory program enhancing quality of life for Streamway Villa residents

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Streamway Villa’s Music and Memory program has been an excellent tool to help the Cobourg long-term care home curb the administration of antipsychotic and antidepressant medications, as well as reducing sundowning and increasing socialization among residents with cognitive impairment. Read more

Inspired Leader came to Wildwood looking for a job, ended up with a career

RPN Stephanie Bauman, far left, is seen here after receiving her Inspired Leader Award Sept. 21 at Wildwood Care Centre.

RPN Stephanie Bauman, far left, is seen here after receiving her Inspired Leader Award Sept. 21 at Wildwood Care Centre.

RPN Stephanie Bauman recognized for her willingness to learn and take on any task

ST. MARYS, Ont. – Shortly after she became a registered practical nurse (RPN), Stephanie Bauman was looking for a job and found work at Wildwood Care Centre. Read more

Frost Manor residents live it up at Camp Cherokee

Pictured above, Frost Manor residents and staff are en route to Camp Cherokee on Rice Lake on Aug. 30.

Pictured above, Frost Manor residents and staff are on a bus heading to Camp Cherokee on Rice Lake.

Collaboration with Extendicare Kawartha Lakes provides a 3-day outing full of fun and laughter

Frost Manor resident Grace Leslie says her first trip to Rice Lake with seven other residents of the Lindsay long-term care home was memorable. Read more

(VIDEO) Music and Memory: see the positive impact this program has on Streamway Villa resident

When Streamway Villa resident Marion Carey puts on a pair of headphones and listens to Johnny Cash on an iPod, her face immediately lights up, her toes start tapping and she begins to sing along. Read more

(VIDEO) Strong teamwork is enhancing quality of life for Streamway Villa residents

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COBOURG, Ont. – Enhancing quality of life for Streamway Villa residents takes a collaborative, team approach, says Sarah Wilson, the Cobourg long-term care home’s Behavioural Supports Ontario registered practical nurse (BSO RPN). Read more

Appreciating Jeff Bedley’s dependability, loyalty – and contagious smile

Jeff Bedley enjoying a recent Family Fun Day at Garden Terrace.

Jeff Bedley enjoying a recent Family Fun Day at Garden Terrace.

Garden Terrace’s resident services co-ordinator chosen as Inspired Leader

Jeff Bedley says he likes to smile and have fun at work – and then watch that energy spread. “If the staff see (you smiling and having fun), then they will do it as well and then it spreads through the home,” the Garden Terrace resident services co-ordinator tells The OMNIway. Read more

OMNI team members know a good idea when they see one

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Creative, meaningful initiatives sparked by ideas from other places

The innovative initiatives introduced by team members at several OMNI Health Care homes this year have this in common: They came about because someone at the home recognized a good idea from somewhere else. Read more

Leadership in a LTC home often comes from the front lines

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Inspired Leader recipients go above and beyond for residents and staff

Many of this year’s Inspired Leader Award recipients are proving that leadership in a long-term care home comes from those working on the front line setting examples. Read more

Pleasant Meadow applies for funding to hire PSW to bolster BSO program

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BSO-trained staff have helped reduce psychotropic medications and enhanced residents’ quality of life

Pleasant Meadow Manor has applied to the province for a full-time personal support worker (PSW) to bolster the Norwood long-term care home’s involvement with the Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) initiative. Read more