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Country Terrace once again proves it has a heart

Home hosts fundraisers, activities to raise funds, awareness for Heart and Stroke Foundation

March 5, 2012

Promoting 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.
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Work placement enticing student to LTC

Courtney Masters says Frost Manor has opened her eyes to possibilities

March 2, 2012

Courtney 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.


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Country Terrace resident moving home in March

Six months ago Linda Dicks was using a feeding tube, today she's eating independently

March 1, 2012

When Linda Dicks moved into Country Terrace in 2011 she was using a feeding tube, but thanks to her positive attitude and the care she received at the Komoka long-term care home, she is now eating on her own and is preparing to move into her own apartment later this month.


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Hardworking resident helping Village Green staff

Marvin Brown has been a busy man since regaining his mobility

February 29, 2012

Village Green resident Marvin Brown has been a valuable helping hand at the Greater Napanee long-term care home since regaining his mobility.
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Streamway gets early jump on Relay For Life

Valentine's Day event nets $123 for fundraiser

February 28, 2012

Streamway Villa is getting a head start on its annual Relay For Life fundraising drive by raising $123 ahead of the event, which takes place in June.
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Resident back to hardworking self

Marvin Brown reflects on improving his mobility at Village Green

February 27, 2012

When Marvin Brown returned to Village Green from hospital about a year ago he was using a wheelchair for mobility. Today, after much hard work and restorative therapy, the resident says he's enjoying renewed quality of life at the Greater Napanee long-term care home.
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Healthy choices make Burnbrae Gardens feel like home

New NCM mixing passion for cooking and nutrition in Campbellford home

February 24, 2012

Take a passion for cooking, add an interest in nutrition and the opportunity to work in long-term care, and you've got a healthy recipe for residents at Burnbrae Gardens.


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Cooking program addresses four important needs

Physical, intellectual, emotional and social functions tapped through Joy of Cooking

February 23, 2012

A long-standing cooking program at Village Green continues to gain resident popularity while addressing four vital needs in the long-term care population: physical, intellectual, emotional and social.
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Blackout prompts Maplewood staff's creativity

'We had the best program we've had in a while,' says LEC

February 22, 2012

Maplewood staff members recently used their creativity to make the most of a two-hour power outage by engaging nearly all of the home's residents in an impromptu program in the dining room.


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Staff galvanizing support for blood drive

Springdale team rallying behind colleague

February 21, 2012

Springdale Country Manor team members are asking staff from other OMNI Health Care long-term care homes to donate blood throughout April as part of a drive being held in honour of one of their colleagues at the Peterborough-area long-term care home.
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