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2010 Archives:

August

Monday August 30, 2010
Wishes of Pine Villa residents granted

Friday August 27, 2010
Clown therapy program extends to homes’ staff

Thursday August 26, 2010
Decreased falls result from staff innovation

Wednesday August 25, 2010
Erin Mills adopting Gentle Persuasive Approach

Tuesday August 24, 2010
Celebrating research, networking goals of Applied Research Education Day

Monday August 23, 2010
Queens Garden reduces restraints by 68%

Friday August 20, 2010
Caressant Care Courtland partners with police on missing persons project

Thursday August 19, 2010
Pine Villa sets target to reduce falls

Wednesday August 18, 2010
Erin Mills Lodge creating culture by design

Tuesday August 17, 2010
Hillside Manor nurse's aides upgrade skills on-site

Monday August 16, 2010
Reducing restraints decreasing falls at the Woodhaven

Friday August 13, 2010
Staff learning more about residents from biography project

 Thursday August 12, 2010
Research projects building quality of life: RIA

Wednesday August 11, 2010
Katz 'leading transformative change in the practice of geriatric medicine'

Tuesday August 10, 2010
Politicians go behind the scenes at Bethany Lodge

Monday August 9, 2010
Current research leading to innovations for future care

Friday August 6, 2010
Hilltop Manor throws birthday party for four-year-old breast cancer survivor

Thursday August 5, 2010
Huntsville home employs holistic approach to programming

Wednesday August 4, 2010
Northeastern Ontario home bridges employment gap with Skype

Tuesday August 3, 2010
Team effort enables Leisureworld North Bay to send residents home

July

Friday July 30, 2010
Evolution puts a squeeze on space, CEO says

Thursday July 29, 2010
‘Cultural ties are as vital as eating and sleeping’

Wednesday July 28, 2010
Barrie home helping alleviate local bed crisis

Tuesday July 27, 2010
Extendicare home reduces emergency department transfers by 42%

Monday July 26, 2010
Innovative infection-control partnership reduces outbreaks

Friday July 23, 2010
Hillcrest Village residents’ council publishes treasury of recipes, memories

Thursday July 22, 2010
Global conference on elder care has potential to be life-changing

Wednesday July 21, 2010
Shepherd Lodge showcases successful skin health program

Tuesday July 20, 2010
Baby boomers driving change in care

Monday July 19, 2010
Baker Centre residents share art, music with others

Friday July 16, 2010
Integrated system to provide right care at the right place at the right time

Thursday July 15, 2010
Roberta Place residents have something to laugh about

Wednesday July 14, 2010
Learn about innovative technology during IAHSA tour

Tuesday July 13, 2010
Screening, education part of OMNI's strategy for addressing osteoporosis

Monday July 12, 2010
Revera developing framework for dementia care

Friday July 9, 2010
Baker Centre embraces research

Thursday July 8, 2010
Future holds opportunity to grow as complex-care provider: Cutler

Wednesday July 7, 2010
Medication reconciliation process at Kennedy Lodge wins award

Tuesday July 6, 2010
Bethany Lodge and Manor connects with physicians by BlackBerry

Monday July 5, 2010
Time of transformation provides opportunity to focus ‘on the right thing’

Friday July 2, 2010
Family culture fortifies staff retention

June

Wednesday June 30, 2010
Long-term care can be a restorative, transitional service provider

Monday June 28, 2010
Clown therapy program impacting dementia residents

Friday June 25, 2010
Young Roberta Place volunteer to meet the Queen

Thursday June 24, 2010
Bradford Valley honours first resident ambassadors

Wednesday June 23, 2010
Gananoque home creates a hub for community

Tuesday June 22, 2010
Falls drop at Carveth Care Centre

Monday June 21, 2010
Leisureworld exhibit showcases the Art of Living

Friday June 18, 2010
Home launches dining program to enhance socialization, build relationships

Thursday June 17, 2010
Residents walk in solidarity with African grandmothers

Wednesday June 16, 2010
Creative, collaborative approach key to future: Morden

Tuesday June 15, 2010
Tournament strikes wildly popular chord

Monday June 14, 2010
Centennial Place launching pain management study

Friday June 11, 2010
Restorative care makes a splash

Thursday June 10, 2010
Baby boomers influencing long-term care’s future: peopleCare CEO

Wednesday June 9, 2010
Centennial Place takes proactive approach to advancing care

Tuesday June 8, 2010
Wound-care treatments, studies around the world explored

Monday June 7, 2010
Conference provides attendees with knowledge enhancement, networking, recognition

Friday June 4, 2010
PSW focuses on positivity in face of compassion fatigue

Thursday June 3, 2010
Innovative focus on leadership key to moving forward

Wednesday June 2, 2010
Welcome Club develops reference guide to make new residents feel at home

Tuesday June 1, 2010
Staff drives CARE effort at Watford Quality Care Centre


May

Monday May 31, 2010
Extendicare Scarborough marks 500 admissions to convalescent care in 5 years

Friday May 28, 2010
CBC features Garden Court resident in response to depression study

Thursday May 27, 2010
Nurse-led outreach team works with homes to provide timely care

Wednesday May 26, 2010
Revera standardizes rehabilitation program to provide better care

Tuesday May 25, 2010
Senior’s ‘will’, determination helps her return home

Friday May 21, 2010
O’Neill Centre resident’s mission of peace and friendship recognized

Thursday May 20, 2010
New peopleCare home opens in London

Wednesday May 19, 2010
Potential medication error avoided through online check

Tuesday May 18, 2010
Christie Gardens accesses valuable teaching tools online

Monday May 17, 2010
Bella Senior Care brings X-ray and ultrasound testing in-house

Friday May 14, 2010
OMNI forum aims to address changing sector

Thursday May 13, 2010
Long-term care minister takes first-hand look at nursing role

Wednesday May 12, 2010
Bedside documentation key to resident care

Tuesday May 11, 2010
Versa Care Centre Brantford resident gains her speech

Monday May 10, 2010
Mobile crisis team, Vermont Square linked for education, consultation

Friday May 7, 2010
Revera’s Reflections program impacting lives

Thursday May 6, 2010
Home educates families, volunteers on safe feeding procedures

Wednesday May 5, 2010
Collingwood Nursing Home cutting carbon footprint in half

Tuesday May 4, 2010
Woods Park benefiting from online education

Monday May 3, 2010
OLTCA Lifetime Achievement winner a teacher, poet and activist

April


Friday April 30, 2010
eMAR latest example of tools that improve monitoring, care

Thursday April 29, 2010
Videoconferencing enhances access to care and nursing skills

Wednesday April 28, 2010
Focus on the experience, says Disney

Tuesday April 27, 2010
Specialty Care, Schlegel win OLTCA Quality Improvement awards

Monday April 26, 2010
Resident-focused tool changing long-term care

Friday April 23, 2010
Wheelchair-bound resident now walking, doing tasks on her own

Thursday April 22, 2010
Research at Winston Park contributes to advancements

Wednesday April 21, 2010
Collingwood Nursing Home looks to technology to save time, enhance care

Tuesday April 20, 2010
Resident's change for the worse spotted with RAI-MDS

Monday April 19, 2010
Technology transforming care at Extendicare Brampton

Friday April 16, 2010
Manitoulin Lodge nurse volunteers time helping Haiti earthquake victims

Wednesday April 14, 2010
RAI-MDS changing face of care at Erin Mills Lodge Long Term Care

Tuesday April 13, 2010
Finlandia Village introduces Point of Care tablets, looks to add other technology

Monday April 12, 2010
Fast-tracked PSW program launched at Lakeland LTC

Friday April 9, 2010
St. Andrew's Terrace working to adopt eMAR system

Thursday April 8, 2010
Staff helps restore independence by observing residents at meal time

Wednesday April 7, 2010
Health-care aides create program to calm residents affected by sundown syndrome

Tuesday April 6, 2010
Arbour Creek invites resident, family member to sit on home’s quality improvement council

Thursday April 1, 2010
OLTCA Quality Improvement awards celebrate, inspire excellence

 

March

Wednesday March 31, 2010
Kennedy Lodge resident has remarkable recovery, returns to community

Tuesday March 30,, 2010
Bay Ridges gives overseas Canadian soldiers a taste of home

Monday March 29, 2010
Home grants resident’s wish to go skating

Friday March 26, 2010
Home-college course offers PSWs 'best of both worlds'

Thursday March 25, 2010
OMNI activity departments well-positioned to take on new roles

Wednesday March 24, 2010
Meadow Park Chatham provides refresher on pandemic preparedness

Tuesday March 23, 2010
Couple enjoying life together in long-term care

Monday March 22, 2010
Task force releases report, recommendations for safer medication systems in LTC

Friday March 19, 2010
Villa Colombo team presenting at upcoming risk management conference

Thursday March 18, 2010
Baycrest conference delivers dose of information on humour and clown work

Wednesday March 17, 2010
Kensington Gardens’ residents mentoring students

Tuesday March 16, 2010
Baycrest LTC home sees ‘significant reductions’ in pressure ulcers

Monday March 15, 2010
Home’s residents’ council engaging in educational programs

Friday March 12, 2010
O’Neill Centre residents correspond with youngsters

Thursday March 11, 2010
Take a strengths-based approach to cognitive change, says Baycrest social worker

Wednesday March 10, 2010
Summit Place helping Haitian earthquake victims

Tuesday March 9, 2010
11-year-old brings smiles to residents through cards

Monday March 8, 2010
Sarnia home sees positive results from engaging residents in horticulture

Friday March 5, 2010
Residents ride hype of post-Olympic spirit

Thursday March 4, 2010
Extendicare administrator builds better understanding of LTC during health-care forum

Wednesday March 3, 2010
Carveth Care resident ‘imparts knowledge and goodwill to the end’

Tuesday March 2, 2010
Centennial Place recognizes dietary staff members

Monday March 1, 2010
Specialty Care home celebrates Recreation Therapy Awareness Week

February

Friday February 26, 2010
Residents learn how to share their home, support others

Thursday February 25, 2010
OMNI homes healing wounds deemed untreatable

Wednesday February 24, 2010
Home tying news events into programming

Tuesday February 23, 2010
58-bed home raises $3,100 for Haiti

Monday February 22, 2010
Sifton Properties lands spot on Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies

Friday February 19, 2010
Chartwell frontline staff members raise more than $2,700 to help Haiti

Thursday February 18, 2010
Orangeville home celebrates Chinese New Year

Wednesday February 17, 2010
Monthly themed events successful at encouraging resident participation

Tuesday February 16, 2010
Exemplary wound care specialist wins trip to Olympic closing ceremonies

Friday February 12, 2010
Director of care saves young man's life at local hockey rink

Thursday February 11, 2010
Home creates restorative-care program around Olympic buzz

Wednesday February 10, 2010
Three Burloak residents celebrate century-plus birthdays

Tuesday February 9, 2010
New LTC home will provide benefits to residents and community

Monday February 8, 2010
Orangeville home bolstering support for Haiti relief effort

Friday February 5, 2010
Province announces upgrades to 4,183 long-term care beds

Thursday February 4, 2010
Maintaining services, funding new costs will avoid increased pressure on the health-care system: Bisanz

Wednesday February 3, 2010
Toronto home raising supplies and money for Haitian relief effort

Tuesday February 02, 2010
Winter events engaging residents at Muskoka Landing

Monday February 01, 2010
Grade 4 student writes essay, delivers presentation on LTC to classmates

January

Friday January 29, 2010
Resident care must not become a deficit solution: OLTCA

Thursday January 28, 2010
Network developing palliative-care survey

Wednesday January 27, 2010
Homes seeing positive results from PUAP collaborative

Tuesday January 26, 2010
Extendicare St. Catharines gears up for Olympics

Monday January 25, 2010
Ensuring best resident care means caregivers must tend to their own needs

Friday January 22, 2010
Christie Gardens experiences $12,000 groundswell of support for Haiti

Thursday January 21, 2010
Self-motivation plus restorative care equals full recovery for resident

Wednesday January 20, 2010
Home recognizing Alzheimer Awareness Month through partnership, annual fundraiser

Tuesday January 19, 2010
Home’s residents raise $1,000 for Haitian relief efforts

Monday January 18, 2010
Extendicare credits newly-formed IMS team to co-ordinated H1N1 response

Friday January 15, 2010
Casino Royale night the latest event organized through home-college partnership

Thursday January 14, 2010
Couple celebrates 70th wedding anniversary, home hosts party

Wednesday January 13, 2010
OMNI homes say PSW initiative is enhancing resident care

Tuesday January 12, 2010
Kensington Gardens’ pageant successful at encouraging resident participation

Monday January 11, 2010
Revera CEO appointed member to the Order of Canada

Friday January 8, 2010
Lorna Fogg remembered as a caring team leader

Thursday January 7, 2010
Resident's daughter brings Olympic torch to Meadow Park Chatham

Wednesday January 6, 2010
Villa Forum residents and staff take part in Olympic flame ceremony

Tuesday January 5, 2010
Four Specialty Care homes offer leading-edge telemedicine services

Monday January 4, 2010
Chester Village resident elected to Ontario Association of Residents’ Councils board

2009 Archives:

 December

Wednesday December 23, 2009
King City Lodge’s Christmas gala, a family affair

Tuesday December 22, 2009
Elmwood Place resident choir spreads holiday cheer with sister home

Monday December 21, 2009
Southampton Care Centre’s in high gear for holiday season

Friday December 18, 2009
Community engagement, volunteering opportunities resulting from home’s partnership

Thursday December 17, 2009
Extendicare Cobourg wins 2009 Readers’ Choice Award

Wednesday December 16, 2009
Baycrest partners with MaRS to market brain-fitness products

Tuesday December 15, 2009
Residents and staff produce award-winning float in local parade

Monday December 14, 2009
Residents and students join forces to benefit charity

Friday December 11, 2009
Home-church partnership gives residents opportunity to buy Christmas gifts

Thursday December 10, 2009
Waterloo research chair using multidisciplinary approach to enhance care for seniors

Wednesday December 9, 2009
Roberta Place Idol competition a hit with residents and staff members

Tuesday December 8, 2009
OLTCA urges province to protect threatened services for long-term care residents

Monday December 7, 2009
Extendicare Guildwood hosts Japanese Health Enterprise Foundation

Friday December 4, 2009
In-home services, heightened partnerships benefits of new LHIN peritoneal dialysis program

Thursday December 3, 2009
Resident Ambassador program focuses on residents' strengths

Wednesday December 2, 2009
'The crowd was shocked and amazed'

Tuesday December 1, 2009
Weekly socials at Elmwood Place provide extensive health benefits for residents, says staff

 November

Monday November 30, 2009
Specialty Care’s Awards of Excellence recognize three leading initiatives

Friday November 27, 2009
Partnership seeking to enhance medication safety for LTC residents

Thursday November 26, 2009
'Mother T' bonds with residents over cribbage, soap operas and Tim Hortons

Wednesday November 25, 2009
Waterloo Wellington LHIN endorsing peritoneal dialysis in LTC

Tuesday November 24, 2009
Seniors more independent, comfortable following assessments

Monday November 23, 2009
Lindsay home’s reminiscing room fostering enhanced interaction

Friday November 20, 2009
GEM nurse partnerships position homes to enhance care, say administrator, hospital representative

Thursday November 19, 2009
New Kingston home to offer state-of-the-art services to residents

Wednesday November 18, 2009
Caressant Care residents knit for children in developing countries

Tuesday November 17, 2009
Extendicare’s Guardian Angels program successful at easing resident transfers

Monday November 16, 2009
Home tips hat to resident veterans for their military service

Thursday November 12, 2009
'I'm nothing special, I just did what I was told to do'

Wednesday November 11, 2009
Job fair nets interest in long-term care sector

Tuesday November 10, 2009
Avalon Idol engages residents and staff members in sharing good times

Monday November 9, 2009
Activity professionals share RAI-MDS experience to assist others

Friday November 6, 2009
Reporting standards allows LTC to demonstrate its efficiency and quality

Thursday November 5, 2009
Being proactive can help ease transition into long-term care: Bisanz

Wednesday November 4, 2009
Resident choir boosts spirits, rekindles memories at Kensington Village

Tuesday November 3, 2009
Pumpkin contest strengthens engagement, promotes Halloween fun at home

Monday November 02, 2009
Aquatic therapy enhances physical, mental well-being for Vermont Square residents

October

Friday October 30, 2009
Healthcare organizations should adopt emergent strategy, says expert

Thursday October 29, 2009
Personal support worker receives provincial award for excellence in care

Wednesday October 28, 2009
APO celebrates 25th annual convention

Tuesday October 27, 2009
Fairvern Nursing Home’s Fall Fair successful at engaging residents, families and staff

Monday October 26, 2009
Revera advances ‘rich learning environment’ through clinician conference

Friday October 23, 2009
Four nurses recognized with OLTCA Leadership Award

Thursday October 22, 2009
Learn how to adapt Disney’s chain of excellence to your organization

Wednesday October 21, 2009
Southampton Care Centre reflects on importance of long-term care

Tuesday October 20, 2009
Shalom Village CEO wins prestigious teaching award

 Monday October 19, 2009
OLTCA kicks off Long Term Care Week

Friday October 16, 2009
Wellesley Central green roof illustrating sector’s evolving sophistication

Thursday October 15, 2009
Shelburne Residence celebrates 20th anniversary

Wednesday October 14, 2009
Winning world championship highlights the importance of celebration: Morden

Tuesday October 13, 2009
Fishing trip provides O’Neill Centre residents with reminiscing opportunities

Friday October 9, 2009
Drs. Paul and John Rekai Centre’s partnership with art college enhancing creativity for residents

Thursday October 8, 2009
OMNI Health Care recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers

Wednesday October 7, 2009
Vermont Square launches RAI co-ordinator group to share resources

Tuesday October 6, 2009
Fundraising event strengthens partnerships between home, school and Alzheimer’s Society

Monday October 5, 2009
Long-term care residents to receive flu shots beginning this month

Friday October 2, 2009
Lifecare homes host Wii Senior’s Olympics

Thursday October 1, 2009
Researchers discover first new genes connected to Alzheimer’s in 15 years

September

Wednesday September 30, 2009
Artist shares soothing power of art with Muskoka Landing residents

Tuesday September 29, 2009
Setting the new benchmark in LTC a team approach, says Specialty Care president

Monday September 28, 2009
Computer application helping residents enhance communication outside home

Friday September 25, 2009
Gardening program engaging residents, providing produce for home’s kitchen

Thursday September 24, 2009
Diversicare Canada wins Order of Excellence Award

Wednesday September 23, 2009
Collingwood’s animal week provides meaningful interaction for residents

Tuesday September 22, 2009
CEO applauds homes for increasing role in health-care system

Monday September 21, 2009
Villa Marconi receives Guinness World Record

Friday September 18, 2009
Back-to-school fashion show a hit with kids, residents alike

Thursday September 17, 2009
Bisanz commends homes for atmosphere they provide residents

Wednesday September 16, 2009
OLTCA CEO on-hand for Barrie home’s annual corn roast

Tuesday September 15, 2009
Petting Zoo a highlight for Caressant Care Arthur’s Resident Fun Day

Monday September 14, 2009
Vision Nursing Home organizes 6th resident retreat

Friday September 11, 2009
Mattawa home highlights benefits of wound-care initiative for Christina Bisanz

Thursday September 10, 2009
Long-term care homes joining Ontario Telemedicine Network

Wednesday September 9, 2009
Home’s talent show engages residents and children

Tuesday September 8, 2009
Researchers make new discovery casting light on cause of Alzheimer’s

Friday September 4, 2009
Home partnering with hospital to reduce resident transfers

Thursday September 3, 2009
Home’s gardening program catches eye of OLTCA CEO during visit

Wednesday September 2, 2009
Home showcases academic and community partnerships to CEO

Tuesday September 1, 2009
Partnerships with researchers enhancing care delivery at Kitchener home

 August

Monday August 31, 2009
Residents showcase work in Art at Meadow Park exhibit

Friday August 28, 2009
Certificate program aiming to enhance leadership skills for LTC nurses

Thursday August 27, 2009
Postcard swapping program creating long-distance friendships for residents

Wednesday August 26, 2009
Get recognized at Celebrating Innovations in Health Care Expo 2009

Tuesday August 25, 2009
Keeping couples together in LTC makes partners happy, maintains strong relationships

Monday August 24, 2009
'It gives them focus'

Friday August 21, 2009
Accreditation Canada CEO encourages feedback to Qmentum

Thursday August 20, 2009
Home honours residents for success in exercise programs

Wednesday August 19, 2009
New accreditation process provides ongoing CQI: DOC

Tuesday August 18, 2009
Home hosts teddy bear picnic in support of children in need

Monday August 17, 2009
Community, caregivers informed about interactions between continence, Alzheimer’s meds

Friday August 14, 2009
Homes anticipate positive effects from TURN study

Thursday August 13, 2009
Beach trip enhanced reminiscing, provides fun time for resident

Wednesday August 12, 2009
New study to discover optimal turn schedule to prevent pressure ulcers

Tuesday August 11, 2009
U.S. researchers treatment to curb progression of Alzheimer’s

Monday August 10, 2009
Continence expert outlines importance of detecting early symptoms of UI

Friday August 7, 2009
Continence-care trainer engages home, community on importance of bladder health

Thursday August 6, 2009
Home’s participation in falls prevention collaboration leads to enhanced practices

Wednesday August 5, 2009
Newest OLTCA member home offering state-of-the-art accommodation

Tuesday August 4, 2009
New study supports claims that spinal fluid holds key to early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

July

Friday July 31, 2009
Convalescent adult day program highlights strengths of long-term care

Thursday July 30, 2009
LTC provider focusing on environment, fundraising and success-sharing to positively impact greater community

Wednesday July 29, 2009
Hamilton and area homes celebrate successes with LHIN

Tuesday July 28, 2009
Senior Star competition showcasing the best talent in senior population

Monday July 27, 2009
Book on life in long-term care catches eye of mainstream media

Friday July 24, 2009
Jarlette home holds barbecue to pay it forward

Thursday July 23, 2009
Activity director's trip to Jamaica sheds light on long-term care home conditions there

Wednesday July 22, 2009
Researchers present new hope for treatment of Alzheimer’s at international conference

Tuesday July 21, 2009
Using finest china makes high tea more special

Monday July 20, 2009
Banwell Gardens working to reduce falls through FIRM program

Friday July 17, 2009
Exhibit demonstrates residents’ artistic ability

Thursday July 16, 2009
Sprucedale Care Centre raises $6,000 for cancer research

Wednesday July 15, 2009
Pilot project helping Baycrest residents connect with loved ones

Tuesday July 14, 2009
Home’s art gallery provides residents outlet to showcase creative talents

Monday July 13, 2009
Caffeine may reduce, reverse effects of Alzheimer’s: study

Friday July 10, 2009
Sector positioned to alleviate strain on health-care system: Sweatman

Thursday July 9, 2009
Identifying risk factors, individualized care plans lead to drastic reduction in falls at home

Wednesday July 8, 2009
Motorcycle enthusiasts include residents in huge community event
Tuesday July 7, 2009
Activity week leaves staff ‘energized’ and residents feel trickle-down effect

Monday July 6, 2009
Vermont Square rallies behind resident and family in support of Huntington Society

Friday July 3, 2009
Alzheimer Society visits home to educate residents about dementia

Thursday July 2, 2009
Vermont Square dedicates week to activities for residents

June

Tuesday June 30, 2009
Fish races rev up residents at Villa Care Centre

Monday June 29, 2009
Home drastically reduces occurrence of pressure ulcers in one year: report

Friday June 26, 2009
OLTCA CEO commends OHQC report on long-term care

Thursday June 25, 2009
Enhancing staffing resources, CQI in homes, examining infrastructure are key areas for sector: CEO

Wednesday June 24, 2009
Home and school partner to celebrate Seniors’ Month

Tuesday June 23, 2009
Collingwood Nursing Home awarded top honour for fundraising efforts

Monday June 22, 2009
Canadian Alzheimer’s researchers encouraged by new diagnostic technology

Friday June 19, 2009
Student discovers calling at Meadow Park Chatham

Thursday June 18, 2009
Resident reunited with guardian angel

Wednesday June 17, 2009
Manitoulin Lodge celebrates Seniors’ Month with festivities

Tuesday June 16, 2009
Roberta Place staff members participate in 2009 Big Bike ride

Monday June 15, 2009
Researchers discover peptide that may help detect Alzheimer’s in earliest stage

Friday June 12, 2009
Home sees 7% decrease in emergency-room transfers through partnership

Thursday June 11, 2009
OHQC webcast to provide update on LTC reporting system

Wednesday June 10, 2009
Oshawa home organizing motorcycle event aimed at younger residents

Tuesday June 9, 2009
Leisureworld residents set to take part in The Art of Living Exhibit

Monday June 8, 2009
Home’s residents get makeovers and photo shoots

Friday June 5, 2009
Mobile nursing team reducing visits to ER for residents, improving quality of life

Thursday June 4, 2009
New CEO joins OLTCA

Wednesday June 3, 2009
Home’s multi-sensory room reducing agitation in residents with cognitive impairment

Tuesday June 2, 2009
Stoney Creek home pays tribute to its mothers and fathers

Monday June 1, 2009
Multifaceted approach reducing falls at Lindsay home

May

Friday May 29, 2009
Researchers working on final phase of test to detect Alzheimer’s in early stage

Thursday May 28, 2009
Autobiography program helping residents keep record of life’s accomplishments

Wednesday May 27, 2009
LTC homes need to enhance education on palliative-care nutrition

Tuesday May 26, 2009
Residents enjoy step back in time

Monday May 25, 2009
Palliative-care network celebrating four years of successes

Friday May 22, 2009
Southampton resident receives OLTCA Lifetime Achievement award

Thursday May 21, 2009
Resident empowered to pursue dream of painting

Wednesday May 20, 2009
OPP engages residents, family members, community on fraud prevention

Tuesday May 19, 2009
LTC homes celebrate efforts of nursing staff during National Nursing Week

Friday May 15, 2009
Best practice in LTC more than just education, says expert

Thursday May 14, 2009
OLTCA proud to support Aging is Living

Wednesday May 13, 2009
Book about life in LTC a valuable resource for seniors, baby boomers and students

Tuesday May 12, 2009
Community Nursing Home introduces woodworking program

Monday May 11, 2009
Interdisciplinary approach reducing falls at O’Neill Centre

Friday May 8, 2009
Temiskaming Lodge uses Skype to connect residents with family

Thursday May 7, 2009
Huronia volunteer group driven to help seniors

Wednesday May 6, 2009
Operation Cheer provides gateway to greater resident involvement

Tuesday May 5, 2009
Residents ‘can’t wait’ for visits from therapy dogs

Monday May 4, 2009
Prevention plays a vital role in fighting compassion fatigue

Friday May 1, 2009
Mural reduces wandering risk for residents

April

Thursday April 30, 2009
Menopause and heart disease linked to high rates of Alzheimer’s in women

Wednesday April 29, 2009
Mississauga Halton LTC group share best practices to work with LHIN

Tuesday April 28, 2009
Volunteers from Midland homes celebrated at HAVA event

Monday April 27, 2009
Home supports community through food bank donations

Friday April 24, 2009
Lindsay-area homes gather to celebrate volunteers


Thursday April 23, 2009
Volunteering a family activity

Wednesday April 22, 2009
Volunteer enhancing physical and emotional health for residents

Tuesday April 21, 2009
New drug shown to remove Alzheimer’s-linked protein from brain

Monday April 20, 2009
New policy for when residents die met with praise from residents, families

Friday April 17, 2009
TV station keeping residents informed about everything going on in home

Thursday April 16, 2009
Individualized care a must for residents who are palliative: expert

Wednesday April 15, 2009
Delegates from LTC sector armed with recruitment, retention know-how

Tuesday April 14, 2009
Fenelon Falls home ties in intergenerational programming with Easter holiday

Thursday April 9, 2009
Scientist hoping for increased engagement between researchers and caregivers through SHRTN

Wednesday April 8, 2009
Community Nursing Home Pickering resident receives OLTCA Lifetime Achievement Award

Tuesday April 7, 2009
Health-care organizations encouraged to plan for tomorrow’s leaders

Monday April 6, 2009
Strengths-based program reducing agitation in residents with dementia

Friday April 3, 2009
Together We Care promises to challenge and inform delegates

Thursday April 2, 2009
Game providing residents with social and emotional benefits

Wednesday April 1, 2009
Drumming a calming activity for residents with cognitive impairment


March

Tuesday March 31, 2009
Partnership increasing group participation, socializing at Toronto home

Monday March 30, 2009
Home looking to partner with others for postcard program

Friday March 27, 2009
Budget provides some re-assurances but no details

Thursday March 26, 2009
Advanced exercise group helps reduce home’s falling rate by half

Wednesday March 25, 2009
Ontario budget set for release March 26

Tuesday March 24, 2009
Exchange student proves to be a 'valuable resource' for Huntsville long-term care home

Monday March 23, 2009
Meds to stop or slow progression of Alzheimer’s available within 5 years: researchers

Friday March 20, 2009
Homes partner to form pen-pal program

Thursday March 19, 2009
Researchers develop test to detect Alzheimer’s in earliest stages

Wednesday March 18, 2009
Temiskaming Lodge utilizing YouTube for nurse instruction

Tuesday March 17, 2009
Residents raise $400 for Alzheimer Society throughout February

Monday March 16, 2009
OLTCA microsite aiming to increase traffic in Phase 2

Friday March 13, 2009
Two small homes score big during advocacy campaign

Thursday March 12, 2009
Home collects items to benefit sheltersHome collects items to benefit shelters

Wednesday March 11, 2009
Home organizes event to give residents a fun afternoon … and find owners of missing socks

Tuesday March 10, 2009
Fair engages nurses in careers available in long-term care

Monday March 9, 2009
Meadow Park Chatham's going to 'Win them with WOW'

Friday March 6, 2009
Campaign raising awareness of need for bolstered environmental services

Thursday March 5, 2009
OLTCA postcard campaign receives grassroots support from Leisureworld homes

Wednesday March 4, 2009
Increased funding will enhance dining experience for residents, say administrators

Tuesday March 3, 2009
OLTCA’s new website aiming to change perception of sector

Monday March 2, 2009
OMNI management, staff educating residents and families on advocacy campaign


February

Friday February 27, 2009
Extendicare homes working with resident and family councils to get postcards signed

Thursday February 26, 2009
Partnership aiming to increase registered staff at three homes

Wednesday February 25, 2009
Caressant homes engaging residents, families and staff in postcard advocacy campaign

Tuesday February 24, 2009
Residents, staff at Jarlette homes working to get campaign postcards signed

Monday February 23, 2009
OMNI to focus on core programs throughout 2009

Friday February 20, 2009
Program helping home determine when to begin palliative-care measures

Thursday February 19, 2009
Spousal support group helping family members face challenges

Wednesday February 18, 2009
Computer monitoring to provide more care time for residents

Tuesday February 17, 2009
Home’s veterans memorial well-received by residents

Friday February 13, 2009
Northern home engaging male residents with mining club

Thursday February 12, 2009
Campaign: increase LTC services to alleviate hospital wait time

Wednesday February 11, 2009
Mobile dental hygienist gives residents a reason to smile

Tuesday February 10, 2009
In-house art gallery engaging home with local community, benefiting residents

Monday February 9, 2009
Provider’s corporate partnership going the distance to enhance skin care

Friday February 6, 2009
Home’s adult day program providing community with vital service

Thursday February 5, 2009
Education, clinical components highlight signature programs at Revera in 2009

Wednesday February 4, 2009
Reflexology, massage therapy proving to be effective treatments in long-term care

Tuesday February 3, 2009
A lternative therapies alleviating pain, agitation and increasing flexibility

Monday February 2, 2009
SoftShell helps seniors at Revera Living overcome technological barriers


January

Friday January 30, 2009
Ceremonial aspect of Burns Day makes celebration a yearly favourite with residents

Thursday January 29, 2009
Computerized prescriptions keeping residents safe from medication errors

Wednesday January 28, 2009
Executive chef Joseph Stephens’ kitchen creations a hit with residents at Christie Gardens

Tuesday January 27, 2009
Home gearing up to take residents on holiday to Nfld.

Monday January 26, 2009
Meeting needs of younger residents requires creativity: staff

Friday January 23, 2009
Guide available to help homes implement intergenerational programming

Thursday January 22, 2009
Forest Hill witnesses younger population with dementia

Wednesday January 21, 2009
Decision-makers’ requests, personal feelings cannot be allowed to undermine resident care: ethicist

Tuesday January 20, 2009
'I guess God has meant for me to live this long'

Monday January 19, 2009
Ethics committees on the rise in long-term care sector

Friday January 16, 2009
'There's a home life here but not in the hospital'

Wednesday January 14, 2009
Home partners with hospital to help relieve ALC bed pressures in Sarnia

Tuesday January 13, 2009
Positive media attention key to changing perceptions of sector: activity director

Monday January 12, 2009
Alzheimer's disease impacting younger generation

Friday January 9, 2009
New campaigns, upgraded homes and quality improvements highlights for ’09

Wednesday January 7, 2009
Centre of Excellence and Waterloo U measure the impact of technology

Monday January 5, 2009
Long-term care recognized and celebrated in 2008


2008 Archives:


December

Wednesday December 31, 2008
LTC homes celebrate holiday season with events and visits from community members

Monday December 29, 2008
CCHSE award recognizes efforts to improve health and spirit

Wednesday December 24, 2008
'It was a lovely time of year'

Monday December 22, 2008
Programmers see need for more one-to-one activities

Friday December 19, 2008
Extendicare launches first centre of IT innovation

Wednesday December 17, 2008
Homes hold Christmas fundraisers to benefit local charities

Monday December 15, 2008
Entertainer sets his sights on resident engagement

Friday December 12, 2008
RNAO unveils recommendations to protect health-care workers from violence

Wednesday December 10, 2008
Boosting one-to-one programming resulting in more resident engagement

Monday December 8, 2008
Home educates residents on hand hygiene to reduce infection risk

Friday December 5, 2008
Elizabeth Centre awarded gold for workplace wellness

Wednesday December 3, 2008
Homes need more palliative-care education, says expert

Wednesday December 3, 2008
QHR Software joins OLTCA

Monday December 1, 2008
Network discusses innovations in treating opioid-induced constipation

November

Friday November 28, 2008
Long-term care home expresses its appreciation for volunteers

Wednesday November 26, 2008
Educator says more can be done to raise awareness on death, grief and dying

Monday November 24, 2008
Providers working to reduce the use of restraints

Friday November 21, 2008
Long-term care homes need to look beyond restraints, say experts

Wednesday November 19, 2008
Educational DVD on osteoporosis and fracture prevention in long-term care launched

Monday November 17, 2008
Leisureworld’s Award of Excellence celebrates outstanding contributions and innovation

Friday November 14, 2008
Homes salute war veterans

Wednesday November 12, 2008
Home's day-care centre engages residents and children

Monday November 10, 2008
Two new RNAO initiatives focus on long-term care needs

Friday November 7, 2008
PSW Conference recognizes and empowers front-line staff

Wednesday November 5, 2008
Best outcomes require strength-based programming

Monday November 3, 2008
New regulations make it easier for residents to switch homes


October

Friday October 31, 2008
Helping residents cope with loss means being open and honest

Wednesday October 29, 2008
Workshop helps nursing grads prepare for transition to workforce


Monday October 27, 2008
Conference aims to enhance long-term care programming


Friday October 24, 2008
Province introduces new guidelines for infection prevention, control best practices in LTC

Wednesday October 22, 2008
Residents’ wishes come true at Temiskaming Lodge

Monday October 20, 2008
Administrators expect a reduction in psychotropics with extra PSW hours

Friday October 17, 2008
Workshop examines grief, death and dying in health care

Wednesday October 15, 2008
PSW initiative a remedy for reducing caregiver workload, say administrators

Friday October 10, 2008
Bridal fashion show invokes memories and reminiscing for residents

Wednesday October 8, 2008
Fall fair successful at resident engagement

Monday October 6, 2008
Log on to falls in long-term care website for information on falls prevention

Friday October 3, 2008
PSW initiative will increase time with residents and promote home safety, say home leaders

Wednesday October 1, 2008
PeopleCare celebrates 40 years of service

September

Monday September 29, 2008
Residents embrace tai chi program

Friday September 26, 2008
Activity Professionals of Ontario convention offers something for everyone

Wednesday September 24, 2008
Homes adopting open policies when residents pass away

Monday September 22, 2008
Expert helps homes better understand needs of residents in palliative care


Friday September 19, 2008
Falls decrease at Roberta Place, home participates in national prevention collaborative


Wednesday September 17, 2008
Healthy Lifestyle Week promotes happy staff, happy residents

Monday September 15, 2008
Province aims to increase access to LTC in London with 608 new beds

Friday September 12, 2008
OMNI kitchens pull all processed meats in wake of listeriosis outbreak

Wednesday September 10, 2008
History Club employs technology to bring the past alive

Monday September 8, 2008
Home’s ‘serenity spa’ relaxing residents, easing agitation

Friday September 5, 2008
Music program helps ease agitation at Sarnia home

Wednesday September 3, 2008
Lifecare ignites Olympic fervour by hosting resident games

August

Monday August 25, 2008
Ontario increases direct daily care for long-term care homes

Monday August 18, 2008
Meadow Park Chatham enhances residents' ability to choose at mealtime

Monday August 11, 2008
Home helping spouses deal with challenges faced when loved ones move into long-term care

Tuesday August 5, 2008
PeopleCare breaks ground on new long-term care home

July

Monday July 28, 2008
Home’s residents and staff help raise nearly $3K for cancer research

Monday July 21, 2008
Care providers welcoming investigation of ministry standards

Monday July 14, 2008
Report applauded by sector representatives for emphasis on resident outcomes

Monday July 14, 2008
OARC Urges 'Listen to the Voices of Actual Residents'

Monday July 7, 2008
Long-term care investigation doesn’t tell the whole story: OLTCA

Tuesday July 1, 2008
DENA triggers collaborative for new education tool

June

Friday June 27, 2008
Dementia tool assists homes with education plans


Wednesday June 25, 2008
DVD offers tools to manage aggressive responsive behaviours

Monday June 23, 2008
Motorcyclists rev their engines for long-term care residents

Friday June 20, 2008
OLTCA heartened by Shirlee Sharkey’s long-term care report

Wednesday June 18, 2008
Education best preventative measure for summer season

Monday June 16, 2008
Shalom Village introduces rehab day program to alleviate hospital back up

Friday June 13, 2008
OMNI pursues Top 100 Employers List to target recruitment and retention

Wednesday June 11, 2008
Nurse practitioners reduce hospital visits for residents in long-term care

Monday June 9, 2008
LHIN funds nurse practitioner for Hamilton homes

Friday June 6, 2008
Conference highlights future role of RAI MDS

Wednesday June 4, 2008
Mississauga Halton develops regional framework for falls prevention

Monday June 2, 2008
OMNI responds to changing healthcare environment under LHIN structure

May

Friday May 30, 2008
DENA tool allows organizations to assess dementia education needs

Wednesday May 28, 2008
Student co-op programs provide youth with insight into long-term care

Monday May 26, 2008
Hamilton homes partner to bring residents day of fun

Friday May 23, 2008
Best practices teams help ensure resident safety, promote quality of life

Wednesday May 21, 2008
Partnerships will help homes meet the needs of changing care

Friday May 16, 2008
Palliative care expert addresses network to explain importance of DNR forms

Wednesday May 14, 2008
Nurses launch poster campaign as effort to recruit healthcare workers

Monday May 12, 2008
Network looks at ways to treat neuropathic pain in long-term care

Friday May 9, 2008
Nurses, CPSI lead project aimed to protect LTC residents from falls

Wedneday May 7, 2008
Resident’s enthusiasm, hard work helpful to residents, staff members


Monday May 5, 2008
Visits from man’s best friend puts smiles on resident faces

Friday May 2, 2008
Lindsay-area homes partner to give thanks to volunteers

April

Wednesday April 30, 2008
Therapeutic touch helps residents in palliative care

Monday April 28, 2008
Recruitment program successfully targets registered staff

Friday April 25, 2008
Staff celebrate more than 30 years of service

Wednesday April 23, 2008
College program encourages residents to dream

Monday April 21, 2008
Exhibit challenges perception of long-term care

Friday April 18, 2008
Christie Gardens turns off the lights, contributes to Earth Hour cause

Wednesday April 16, 2008
Resident runs financial seminars for staff

Monday April 14, 2008
Photography and text exhibit celebrates long-term care

Friday April 11, 2008
Resident’s quilts help keep in the heat

Wednesday April 9, 2008
Haileybury home introduces natural approach to promote regularity

Monday April 7, 2008
Campaign places emphasis on resident safety

Friday April 4, 2008
Balance in life needed for long-term care staff

Wednesday April 2, 2008
Staff member’s poetry helps others cope with loss            
March

Monday March 31, 2008
Workshops bring out the best in long-term care

Friday March 28, 2008
OLTCA pleased with provincial budget's long-term care allotment

 Wednesday March 26, 2008
Government commits millions for more nurses and PSWs

Wednesday March 19, 2008
Resident-run programs show leadership, boost esteem

Monday March 17, 2008
Animals effective at engaging residents

Friday March 14, 2008
New research will provide a more equitable funding model: Hirdes

Wednesday March 12, 2008
Manual an excellent information source for family councils: LEC

Monday March 10, 2008
Video games the latest rage in long-term care

Friday March 7, 2008
Communication, creativity makes mealtime a happy time

Wednesday March 5, 2008
A cure for the winter blues

Monday March 3, 2008
Membership homes work diligently to get postcards signed

February

Friday February 29, 2008
Postcard campaign engaging residents, families, staff members

Wednesday February 27, 2008
Cooking up an appetite

Monday February 25, 2008
Evacuation drill engages students, creates volunteering interest

Friday February 22, 2008
MDS funding model unknown

Wednesday February 20, 2008
Life enrichment: more than just games

Friday February 15, 2008
MDS tool revolutionizes resident care

Wednesday February 13, 2008
Some more susceptible to falls than others

Monday February 11, 2008
Different dietary needs can be challenging for nutritional staff

Friday February 8, 2008
New Leisureworld home, corporate office, look forward to future

Wednesday February 6, 2008
Antiques Roadshow comes to Huntsville home

Monday February 4, 2008
Construction offers opportunity for an artwork display

Friday February 1, 2008
PSW work challenging, but also rewarding

January

Wednesday January 30, 2008
Understanding change is the key to helping residents adapt

Monday January 28, 2008
PSW reflects on career of helping others

Friday January 25, 2008
Caregivers told they need to love themselves, too

Wednesday January 23, 2008
Falls prevention reduces injuries, improves quality of life

Monday January 21, 2008
Volunteers at Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre win awards

Friday January 18, 2008
PSWs make a difference in long-term care
Wednesday January 16, 2008
Collaborative to focus on reducing falls in long-term care homes

Monday January 14, 2008
Assessment, exercise vital to falls prevention
Friday January 11, 2008
Preventative measures reduce falls

Wednesday January 9, 2008
Long-term care improves lives

Monday January 7, 2008
Assessments, preventative measures curb falls

Friday January 4, 2008
Frost Manor’s new family council gaining momentum

Wednesday January 2, 2008
Montessori-based programming effective for residents with dementia

 

 

 
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