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Join us on a journey of discoveryEnergies and anxieties coming to light through several in-depth interviewsApril 20, 2012Over the past few weeks, the OMNIway has been digging through the organization on a mission to discover the energies and anxieties that give life to the homes. We’ve had several in-depth discussions with managers and front-line staff members, and the experience has brought both challenges and opportunities to light. Read full story >> |
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Volunteering 'picks you up,' says Beryl Tamlin11-year Frost Manor volunteer one of 25 honoured for dedication to residentsApril 19, 2012Read full story >> |
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Juno winner gives Burnbrae a spoonful of generosityBlues master Al Lerman descends on Campbellford homeApril 18, 2012Midway through his set at Burnbrae Gardens on a Monday afternoon, blues master Al Lerman introduces the gathered audience of residents, staff, family members – and one writer with a penchant for blues — to the classic Howlin’ Wolf song “Spoonful.” Read full story >> |
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Volunteer brings residents gifts of music'I just love to hear them sing and see the smiles on their faces,' says Shirley NadeauApril 17, 2012Shirley Nadeau has been volunteering at Village Green for about nine years, first playing piano and today playing keyboard for residents during the home's pub nights. She says her favourite part of volunteering is seeing the difference music makes in residents' lives. Read full story >> |
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Stompin' Jon brings board to Burnbrae'It was the best entertainment we've ever had here,' says LECApril 16, 2012Stompin' Jon Finlan brought his Stompin' Tom Connors tribute act — complete with his stomping board, autographed by the man himself — to Burnbrae Gardens April 12, and the result couldn't have been better. Read full story >> |
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Steve Wilson remembered as a great leaderColleagues remember former OMNI owner for vision and sense of humourApril 13, 2012A man who showed great leadership and demonstrated pride in the OMNI Health Care name. A kind gentleman with a wonderful sense of humour. A visionary. These are some of the ways Steve Wilson's former colleagues at OMNI are remembering him. Read full story >> |
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A look at OMNI's fracture prevention programThe numbers don't lieApril 12, 2012As OMNI chief operating officer Candace Chartier discusses the award her organization received at the Ontario Long Term Care Association Breakfast of Champions for quality improvement recognition program team of the year, one can't help but consider just how important the task is. Read full story >> |
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OMNI tops in quality improvementEfforts to reduce fractures recognized with OLTCA awardApril 11, 2012Standing before a room filled with people connected to the world of elder care at the Ontario Long Term Care Association/Ontario Retirement Communities Association Breakfast of Champions to receive some well-deserved recognition was a sweet moment for OMNI Health Care chief operating officer Candace Chartier. Read full story >> |
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New Pleasant Meadow Manor chef 'practically grew up in the home'Welcoming second-generation staff at OMNIApril 10, 2012At Pleasant Meadow Manor it's easy to find staff members who've worked in the home for years, and in the small town of Norwood their family members often become connected to the home as well. Read full story >> |
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Burnbrae makes resident's wish come trueKen Ferguson and family go on Campbellford tour that brought 'lots of smiles'April 5, 2012Burnbrae Gardens resident Ken Ferguson has spent his life in the Campbellford area and has many ties to the community, so the home's staff members recently organized a tour that included Ken, his girlfriend Elizabeth, brother Jerry and sister-in-law Betty on a tour of his old stomping grounds. Read full story >> |
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