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Assurance of safety must be the priority: OMNI CEO Long-term care sector responds to allegations of abuse against Peterborough resident May 21, 2013 PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - Recent media reports outlining what OMNI Health Care president and CEO Patrick McCarthy calls “very disturbing” acts at a Peterborough long-term care home are highlighting the opportunity for more intentional collaboration in sector processes, he says. Read full story >>
Streamway PSW makes fresh corsages for 45 residents Teri-Lee Donnelly 'went above and beyond' her duties, LEC says May 17, 2013 Using lilies, carnations and other fresh flowers, Teri-Lee Donnelly recently spent her free time making 45 corsages for Streamway Villa residents. Read full story >>
	Almonte residents and managers toast nurses Everyone involved in making Almonte Nursing Week successful May 16, 2013 Last week was National Nursing Week, and Almonte Country Haven’s managers and residents spent the seven days celebrating the home’s front-line caregivers and recognizing them for their work. Read full story >>
Inspired Leader sets sights on administration role one day Tracy Foster talks 'team' May 15, 2013 ORILLIA, Ont. - Rosebridge Manor RAI co-ordinator Tracy Foster says she hopes to one day be a home administrator. Read full story >>
Building friendships with residents all part of dream job Linda O'Hara reflects on her favourite aspects of her job as Maplewood CCC May 14, 2013 Each morning, Maplewood residents have a visit; whether they’re in the dining room or in their own room, Linda O’Hara finds her way to them to say “good morning.” Read full story >>
	Stellar organization helps make Riverview Nursing Week successful Virginia Murphy's organizing skills and Tish Gaudreau's cooking make event a hit. May 13, 2013 National Nursing Week might be all about recognizing nurses for their hard work, but the week of events at Riverview Manor wouldn’t be possible without Virginia Murphy’s hard work organizing festivities and Tish Gaudreau’s skills on the barbecue. Read full story >>
Bowling tournament brings two homes together Event brings spirit of fun and laughter to Village Green and Kentwood Park residents May 10, 2013 The spirit of fun, laughter and camaraderie was alive and well at Village Green recently when the home hosted a bowling tournament with sister OMNI Health Care home Kentwood Park. Read full story >>
	Dozens attend Almonte Country Haven's first celebration of life Community partnerships make memorial possible May 9, 2013 A resident at Almonte Country Haven slowly makes her way to an altar of candles, as a community pastor reads a Bible passage. About 50 other residents, staff and family members watch quietly, remembering those lost in the last year. All are moved by the Celebration of Life service in the dining hall, complete with the home's new digital piano, and two local musicians. Read full story >>
Volunteers are important team members in LTC homes 3 people with combined 50 years of volunteering share their stories May 8, 2013 Long-term care home volunteers serve residents in a variety of ways, but one thing they have in common is that they are valued team members who enjoy their work. Read full story >>
Creative volunteer enjoying 10 years at Frost Mary McGee says everyone benefits from volunteering May 7, 2013 Mary McGee started volunteering at Frost Manor almost 10 years ago when her husband was a resident at the Lindsay long-term care home. Although her husband has since passed away, McGee continues to serve the home’s residents by leading a weekly crafts program that’s a hit with everyone. Read full story >>