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Resident musician as enthusiastic as everLiving at Country Terrace has allowed Frank Stiles to continue performing for othersMarch 14, 2012Losing a leg to diabetes has not hampered Frank Stiles' enthusiasm for doing what he loves — performing with his band for his fellow Country Terrace residents. Read full story >> |
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OMNI's corporate social responsibility ties to Habitat buildCandace Chartier commends organization for providing time to make a differenceMarch 13, 2012OMNI Health Care chief operating officer (COO) Candace Chartier says the organization's dedication to corporate social responsibility has been demonstrated through the support she's received in her recent undertaking of a Habitat for Humanity build in Toronto. Read full story >> |
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Cooking up life-changing experiences in the kitchenStudent placement finds new direction in life working with team at Frost ManorMarch 12, 2012LINDSAY, Ont. - The first job James Daron held down was as a delivery driver. He says he was often bullied by the other young people working alongside him, which left a sour taste in his mouth, and until he began working at Frost Manor two weeks ago, he thought all workplaces would be the same for him. Read full story >> |
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Life enrichment workers life-quality championsAs home's resident demographics change, so do activity professionals focusMarch 9, 2012The long-term care sector's life enrichment workers are champions of providing meaningful activities to residents, and working in this discipline requires attention to resident demographics, engagement skills and being adaptable to changing circumstances, says Julie Clarkson. Read full story >> |
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The combined forces of life enrichment professionals in LindsayCollaboration helps provide more meaningful activities for residents in LTCMarch 8, 2012Vi O'Leary has seen a host of changes in the field of life enrichment during the 30 years she's been working at Frost Manor, but one thing has remained constant: her connection to peers from other homes in the Lindsay area. Read full story >> |
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Getting the most out of life through meaningful activitiesPaying homage to the dedication of life enrichment teamsMarch 7, 2012A lot of changes have occurred for the better in terms of life quality for residents in long-term care, and at Pleasant Meadow Manor life enrichment programming is recognized as a big part of that positive evolution. Read full story >> |
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What's long-term care's greater goal?Best-selling author Ken Jennings says staff recognizing themselves as a gateway to friends and family can transform an organizationMarch 7, 2012If you were to ask long-term care staff members what their higher purpose is the immediate answer would be supporting residents' well-being. But best-selling author and consultant Ken Jennings suggests there is a greater goal worth vying for that will result in better outcomes for residents, too. Read full story >> |
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LTC would be a lot different without life enrichmentLEC reflects on quality her department brings to residentsMarch 6, 2012What would a long-term care home be without a life enrichment department? Streamway Villa life enrichment co-ordinator (LEC) Christina Verleysen says, "There would be no sense of purpose; it would just be a place to spend your days lonely." Read full story >> |
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Country Terrace once again proves it has a heartHome hosts fundraisers, activities to raise funds, awareness for Heart and Stroke FoundationMarch 5, 2012Promoting exercise to keep people in shape was a key focus at Country Terrace, as the Komoka long-term care home recognized the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada's Heart Month in February. Read full story >> |
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Work placement enticing student to LTCCourtney Masters says Frost Manor has opened her eyes to possibilitiesMarch 2, 2012Courtney Masters has been doing a student placement at Frost Manor for three weeks, and the experience is already having an impact on her career aspirations. Read full story >> |
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