Log on to falls in long-term care website for information on falls prevention
Website serves as resource for long-term care staff working to reduce falls
Monday October 6, 2008
For nurses and other front-line professionals working to reduce the incidence of falls and fall-related injuries in long-term care homes, www.fallsinltc.ca offers information on how to implement a falls prevention program. Full Story

RECENT NEWS:
PSW initiative will increase time with residents and promote home safety, say home leaders
More PSW time means improved quality of life for residents
Friday October 3, 2008
The province’s recent $23.3-million injection into Ontario ’s long-term care sector to increase the time personal support workers (PSWs) spend with residents is a step forward for the sector, opening the doors to improved quality of life in homes, easing the need for staff members to hurry through their duties and promoting safer workplace culture, say sector professionals. Full Story

PeopleCare celebrates 40 years of service
Focus on people has made company a success, says CEO
Wednesday October 1, 2008
The long-term care sector has changed in the 40 years since peopleCare Inc. opened its first long-term care home in Tavistock, but the one thing that has remained constant is the company’s dedication to the people it serves, says Brent Gingerich, peopleCare’s president and CEO. Full Story

Residents embrace tai chi program
Roberta Place uses intervention to increase balance and co-ordination
Monday September 29, 2008
Residents at Roberta Place, a Jarlette-owned long-term care home in Barrie, have enthusiastically taken to a tai chi program designed to increase balance and co-ordination. Full Story

Activity Professionals of Ontario convention offers something for everyone
24th annual convention an opportunity for education and networking
Friday September 26, 2008
JoAnn Stephan, president of the Activity Professionals of Ontario (APO) says she’s excited about this year’s convention lineup because it contains something for everyone. Full Story