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Teamwork paramount to reducing caregiver stressCollaboration overcomes obstacles, heavy workloadsMarch 20, 2013Front-line staff members working in long-term care homes are constantly on the move, but a little teamwork goes a long way when it comes to alleviating the stress that comes with the job. Read full story >> |
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Expert offers tips on easing LTC transition for residents, familiesFamilies need to continue advocating for their loved ones in LTC, while seeking their own supportsMarch 19, 2013Long-term care has much to offer people needing around-the-clock care, however, the process of transitioning into a long-term care setting can be challenging for residents and their families. One expert has suggestions she says can help smooth the transition for everyone. Read full story >> |
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Green by heart, if not by heritageVillage Green residents celebrate St. Paddy's DayMarch 18, 2013It didn't matter if they wore green or even if they were Irish. It didn't matter if they wore a shamrock for good luck, or knew the old Irish ditties. Read full story >> |
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Staff members ease difficult transition, say familiesProfessionalism found in homes removes anxieties and guiltMarch 15, 2013Families of OMNI Health Care residents say the professionalism of staff members working in the organization’s homes are the No. 1 reason their anxieties were eased after their loved ones moved into long-term care. Read full story >> |
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Woodland Villa's strength is in its openness, says family memberAnxious at first about sister's living arrangement, Sharon van Diepen says she's 'never looked back' on decisionMarch 14, 2013Making the decision to move a loved one into a long-term care home is never an easy one, but when a home’s staff members are open, welcoming and take time to listen, it helps make the process a lot easier, says Sharon van Diepen. Read full story >> |
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Woodland staff members changed my sister's life: family memberSharon van Diepen shares her sister's storyMarch 13, 2013Two years ago, Sharon van Diepen’s sister was living in her own condominium before she took ill. She was admitted to hospital, then to a temporary long-term care placement. However, it wasn’t until she moved to Woodland Villa that van Diepen began to see her sister’s well-being improve. Read full story >> |
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New study focusing on dementia caregiver stressResearch aims to uncover causes of caregiver stress, find solutionsMarch 12, 2013A new, first-of-its-kind study in Alberta is examining caregiver stress in an effort to discover more about the impact of moral distress. Read full story >> |
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BSO, task group, education helping address abuse issuesOMNI working vigorously to create safe home environmentsMarch 11, 2013The province’s Behavioual Supports Ontario (BSO) program, a task group and in-house educational initiatives are examples of approaches OMNI Health Care is utilizing to help address challenges that come with an increase in residents affected by dementia and mental-health issues. Read full story >> |
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Media reports of LTC abuse aren't telling whole storyResident care and safety taken seriously by OMNI homesMarch 8, 2013Abuse is a serious issue in long-term care, and it’s one that’s being addressed rigorously, however, it’s important to understand that recent media reports of high incidences of abuse in homes aren’t telling the whole story. Read full story >> |
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An exotic encounterStreamway residents get up close and personal with not-so-everyday creaturesMarch 7, 2013A Snake, a lizard, a bird, a frog and even a tarantula made a presence at Streamway Villa recently, when these creatures visited the Cobourg long-term care home as part of a program life enrichment co-ordinator (LEC) Christina Verleysen is characterizing as the most popular she has organized. Read full story >> |
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