Almonte’s perfect safety score a result of a culture of safety
Home designed processes to encourage learning
Friday September 5, 2008
A perfect score on a recent safety audit has reaffirmed Almonte Country Haven’s progress towards creating a culture of safety.  Full Story |
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Having a large home in a small village creates familiarity for residents
CCC says sense of community is Woodland’s greatest strength
Friday September 5, 2008
The culture of familiarity and community has made the transition into long-term care easier for residents at Woodland Villa, says the home’s clinical care co-ordinator Debbie Harding. Full Story |
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Activity apron proving to be successful at calming residents with cognitive impairment
New activity at Woodland maintains cognitive and motor skills
Thursday September 4, 2008
Aprons laden with pockets where staff members can hide trinkets is the latest effective tool for calming residents at Woodland Villa who have a cognitive impairment. Full Story |
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Almonte scores 100 per cent on safety audit
Home used as an example on how to create a culture of safety
Wednesday September 3, 2008
Almonte Country Haven staff members are celebrating a job well done after receiving 100 per cent on a recent safety audit conducted by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Full Story |
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Village Green getting ready for 30th anniversary celebrations
Celebration serves as opportunity to show what long-term care is all about
Tuesday September 2, 2008
SELBY, Ont. - Village Green is gearing up for the Selby long-term care home’s 30th anniversary celebrations in September. Administrator Linda Pierce says engaging the local community has been vital in helping to showcase Village Green’s highlights for three decades. Full Story |
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PSW funding will increase home satisfaction and promote recruitment, retention: administrators
Administrators say $23.3-mil fund will benefit long-term care sector
Friday August 29, 2008
Administrators at two OMNI long-term care homes say the $23.3-million injection recently announced by the province to provide the long-term care sector with additional personal support workers (PSWs) will increase satisfaction amongst residents, families and staff members, while promoting recruitment and retention. Full Story |
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Rollie, a volunteer clown and Nellie Chaulk, a resident at West Lake Terrace, pose for a picture during the home's annual family and friends barbecue. |
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Family member credits Frost Manor’s open culture to making it the home of choice for her mother
‘I could see right then and there that this is where she needed to be’
Thursday September 4, 2008
Upon seeing the open communication with family members and the dedication to residents at Frost Manor, Margaret Cameron says she immediately knew this was the home where her mother should live. Full Story |
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Activities and ‘family setting’ at Maplewood provide resident with improved quality of life
Family member credits home for providing father with excellent care
Wednesday September 3, 2008
Gail Moffat says her father has had an improved quality of life since moving into Maplewood in October 2005, a fact she attributes to the home’s “family setting” and caring staff members who continuously engage her dad in activities. Full Story |
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Homey atmosphere makes Village Green a great place to live, say family members
Family-like environment sets home apart from others
Tuesday September 2, 2008
SELBY, Ont. - Two family members of residents living at Village Green commend the Selby long-term care home for providing a homey atmosphere which adds to the excellent care staff members provide to their loved ones. Full Story |
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Family member applauds Kentwood staff for their care
Atmosphere and programming make Kentwood the home of choice, says family member
Friday August 29, 2008
Brenda Moreton says in the year and a half since her mother moved into Kentwood Park she has received excellent care and is involved in more social activities now than she has been in a long time. Full Story |
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