Riverview Manor life enrichment aide Trevor Davis and environmental services manager Crystal Post are seen here during Mexican Day on Aug. 4 at the Peterborough long-term care home.
OMNI Health Care long-term care homes are embracing all things summer, ranging from barbecued food to baseball caps. Read more
Saundra, a resident at Country Terrace, is seen here singing during the home’s Aug. 2 talent show.
Country Terrace life enrichment aide Alysha Verhoeven was recently inspired to create a resident talent show at the Komoka, Ont. long-term care home to showcase people’s gifts. Read more
Streamway Villa
There is a lot going on in downtown Cobourg during summer, and Streamway Villa’s central location makes it easy to deliver fun, meaningful activities to residents, says life enrichment co-ordinator (LEC) Christina Doughty. Read more
Imagine you’re caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and you are trying to convince them to bathe. Quite often, caregivers and long-term-care home staff find the person does not want to get into the tub. Read more
Pictured above, scenes from Rosebridge Manor’s July 27 indoor garden party.
When Kathy Barr arrived at Rosebridge Manor on the morning of July 27, it was pouring rain. The Jasper, Ont. long-term care home’s annual resident and family party was scheduled for that afternoon, and Kathy did not want to postpone the event. Read more
Riverview Manor team members are seen here dressed in their favourite sports team gear on July 31 for Jersey Day. Jersey Day was part of a themed fun week at the Peterborough long-term care home.
To “beat the heat” last week, Riverview Manor hosted a week of fun activities that engaged residents and staff members at the Peterborough long-term care home. Read more
With the passing of Bill C-233 in June, Canada became the 30th country to launch a national dementia strategy. This, of course, is welcomed news for people living with dementia and their families as well as for the long-term care sector. Read more
Country Terrace RPN Edriane Abad and life enrichment aide Rachael LeBlanc pose with a congratulatory cake during a ceremony at the home. Edriane received this year’s Inspired Leadership Award, while Rachael received the home’s Everyday Hero Award.
Country Terrace’s 2017 Inspired Leader is being commended by his peers at the Komoka, Ont., long-term care home for his leadership skills and his ability to put himself into any situation to help his colleagues. Read more
A fundamental key to successfully communicating with a person living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is to mitigate stress for both the caregiver and the person living with cognitive impairment, says Bob DeMarco. Read more
In her 14 years working at Woodland Villa, Janna Sabourin has worn many hats. She has been a personal support worker, a registered nurse, the RAI co-ordinator and director of care. Read more