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Updated: Friday, February 3, 2012 10:13 AM

Residents fill lobby to watch traditional lion dance Chinese New Year anticipated at Tendercare Friday February 3, 2012 Residents of Tendercare Living Centre began scouting space an hour in advance of the "lion dance," which kicks off Chinese New Year in the home. Full Story

PeopleCare recognized as one of 50 Most Engaged Workplaces Achievers award won for second straight year Thursday February 2, 2012 PeopleCare Inc.’s CEO says being named as one of Canada’s 50 Most Engaged Workplaces is positive, not only for the organization, but also for the sector. Full Story

Southbridge plans to collaborate in communities where it is redeveloping homes CEO wants ‘culture of connectivity’ in new approach to health care Wednesday February 1, 2012 Before Southbridge will undertake the construction or acquisition of a long-term care home, it wants to ensure that a home is wanted and welcomed in the community. Full Story

Resident regains independence with restorative program Roy Fitzroy of Pine Meadow ‘feels like a new man’ Tuesday January 31, 2012 The restorative-care team at Pine Meadow Nursing Home is celebrating the success of resident Roy Fitzroy, who says he feels like a new man after working hard to regain activities of daily living. Full Story

New initiatives helping residents ease into LTC Resident reps, information handbook smoothing transitions Monday January 30, 2012 Moving into a long-term care home represents a major change in a person’s life, but this transition can be made easier when people have the necessary information prior to moving into a home, Southampton Care Centre is discovering. Full Story

LTC helps resident with MS return home Garden City Manor staff collaborates to meet young resident’s needs Friday January 27, 2012 A man in his mid-30s affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) is once again living independently after receiving interventions from all departments, as well as connections to community resources, while a resident at Garden City Manor. Full Story

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Members of the peopleCare team that accepted a 2011 Achievers award as one of Canada’s 50 Most Engaged Workplaces were, from left, Ron Gingrich, Dale Shantz, Jenn Killing, Iuliana Constantin, Andrea Brisette, Elaine Shantz, Deborah Beckman, Heather Gingerich and Brent Gingerich. Read full story

OLTCA MEMBER NEWS BRIEFS

Webinar to discuss benefits of locally-grown food to LTC residents
Friday February 3, 2012
The first in a series of webinars hosted throughout 2012 by the Nutrition Community of Practice, part of the Seniors Health Research Transfer Network (SHRTN), will highlight a project focused on increasing distribution of local food products in Ontario. Jane Dummer, RD, will be leading the Feb. 14 presentation entitled “From Our Fields to Your Table — Local Foods to Health Care Facilities,” which will showcase the benefits locally-grown food can bring to long-term care residents and hospital patients. Click here to learn more about the event.
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OTHER LONG-TERM CARE NEWS

Walk for Memories resonates with residents and staff members
Friday February 3, 2012
Crystal Shambrook may have been thinking of fellow residents at Leisureworld Caregiving Centre Ellesmere when she attended the 2012 Manulife Walk for Memories in Toronto Jan. 28.
Visit Leisureworld's In The News for the full story

Resident appreciates private Bible study with volunteer
Friday February 3, 2012
A resident who had been yearning for a better understanding of the Bible is now studying the book with a volunteer at Kentwood Park.
Visit OMNIway.ca for the full story

The passion of person-centred care conference beckons
Wednesday February 1, 2012
Over the past couple of months I’ve had the pleasure of sharing enlightening conversations with some of the leading thinkers related to changing attitudes in how we care for our elders as they grow though the late stages of life’s journey.
Visit Axiom News' website to read full blog

Ron Schlegel celebrated with Barnraiser Award
Thursday February 2, 2012
An old-fashioned barn-raising is a nostalgic symbol of the strength of true community, a symbol that was recently conferred upon Schlegel Villages’ founder Ron Schlegel as the 2011 recipient of Waterloo Region’s Barnraiser Award.
Visit Schlegel Villages' Village Voice for the full story

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