Village Green LEA explains why he made the right career move into LTC

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Village Green life enrichment aide Jonathan Turcotte, pictured at far right, has been working at the Greater Napanee long-term care home since January.

Jonathan Turcotte spent 12 years working in construction before he started working at Village Green in January. He says he has not looked back on his decision

Jonathan Turcotte has made an interesting career change. Having spent more than 12 years as a construction worker, Jonathan enrolled in a diploma program at Trillium College in Kingston at age 30, and, in January, became a life enrichment aide (LEA) at Village Green. Read more

Volunteers keep coming back to help make Woodland Villa Country Fair a success

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Mary Lalonde (left) and Denise Legault volunteered once again at Woodland Villa’s annual Country Fair.

Denise Legault and Mary Lalonde say the annual event brings smiles to everyone’s faces – and that’s a good enough reason to volunteer

LONG SAULT, Ont. – Two volunteers who returned to help Woodland Villa team members with this year’s Country Fair say the enjoyment residents and guests experience at the event is what keeps them coming back. Read more

Medieval Times visit takes Frost Manor residents ‘out of their comfort zone,’ delivering positive results

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Pictured above, Frost Manor residents and staff pose next to some of the memorabilia at Medieval Times, the famed Toronto dinner theatre, on Aug. 8. The residents were at Medieval Times to take in a show and tour the castle-like theatre.

Residents ‘loved’ trip to famed Toronto dinner theatre; LEC inspired by an outing Willows Estate organized in spring

Life enrichment co-ordinator (LEC) Lyndsay Irwin was reading The OMNIway back in April when she spotted an article about how much Willows Estate residents enjoyed an outing to Medieval Times. So, she decided to organize a trip for Frost Manor residents to the renowned Toronto dinner theatre. Read more

Streamway Villa’s centenarians treated to special ‘red hat’ event

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Streamway Villa’s five centenarians enjoyed a “red hat” party last week at the Cobourg long-term care home. LEA Lynette Sandercock says she got the idea for the event after attending resident Vera Ruddick’s recent 100th birthday celebration.

LEA Lynette Sandercock was inspired to create the activity during one resident’s 100th birthday celebration

Streamway Villa life enrichment aide (LEA) Lynette Sandercock organized a special “red hat day” for the Cobourg long-term care home’s five centenarians last week. As part of the program, everyone got to wear a red or purple hat, and the ladies were treated to sweets and tea served using fine china. Read more

(VIDEO) Village Green’s 40th anniversary will be a celebration of the people who’ve made the home successful

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SELBY, Ont. – Village Green opened its doors 40 years ago today (Aug. 27), and the Selby, Ont. long-term care home is gearing up for a daylong celebration of its anniversary celebration on Sept. 21. Read more

Woodland Country Fair brings local community together

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About 300 people from Long Sault and the surrounding area attend home’s flagship event

LONG SAULT, Ont. – Woodland Villa’s annual Country Fair saw about 300 people pass through on Aug. 22, a testament to the value the event brings to the small community each year, says Lisa Doran, the home’s life enrichment co-ordinator and one of the fair’s organizers. Read more

Barbecue lunch ‘true best practice of how a meal should be’

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Village Green residents are seen here during the home’s Aug. 15 barbecue.

Village Green residents, staff dine together

There’s nothing like a meal that brings the entire family to the table. Read more

Fresh veggies, anyone? Country Terrace delivering more meals made from home-grown produce

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Pictured above, Country Terrace has been serving pizza topped with veggies grown in the home’s garden.

Pizza, pizza buns and colourful garnishes are some of the latest offerings from the kitchen

Imagine biting into a slice of homemade pizza topped with fresh tomatoes, peppers and onions, grown in your own garden. Or tearing into a warm, fresh-from-the-oven pizza bun made with the same vine-ripened tomatoes. Read more

Alzheimer Society underscores value gardening programs bring to people with dementia

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OMNI homes have also found success using gardens to curb agitation and enhance quality of life for residents

The Alzheimer Society of Canada says gardening programs can be effective tools to help ease the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Read more

Village Green residents attend barefoot waterskiing championships in Selby

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Being outdoors and watching unique event scores big points with residents

Selby, Ont. hosted the 2018 International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation’s (IWWF’s) world barefoot waterski championships last week, and residents and staff members from nearby Village Green were on hand to watch some of the action on Aug. 16. Read more