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More Internet access could be beneficial to LTC residents: Frank TrombleyResident notes attributes linked to Internet-savvy seniorsNovember 5, 2012If you ask Burnbrae Gardens resident Frank Trombley what he would like to see more of at the Campbellford long-term care home, he doesn’t hesitate in his reply: “Internet access.” Read full story >> |
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Residents, staff embrace Halloween spiritHomes celebrate Oct. 31 with celebrations in highlighting core OMNI valueNovember 2, 2012Fun and laughter is one of OMNI Health Care’s core values, and Halloween is one day of the year where you can count on every one of the organization’s 17 long-term care homes to be overflowing with smiles and chuckles. Read full story >> |
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Resident cites garden as favourite aspect of life at Streamway VillaMarnie Burke says the home is a great place for her green thumbNovember 1, 2012Having had a green thumb her whole life, Streamway Villa resident Marnie Burke says one of the perks of living at the Cobourg long-term care home is its small backyard garden. Read full story >> |
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Hockey-loving resident sees first live game in yearsQuick-thinking RPN helps create a memorable experience for Ken CleverdonOctober 31, 2012Streamway Villa resident Ken Cleverdon is a big-time hockey fan, but had not been to a game in many years — that is until registered practical nurse Sarah Wilson got him a ticket to an American Hockey League game that recently came to Cobourg. Read full story >> |
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Excursions or quiet days, Gerry Farrow gets it allPleasant Meadow Manor resident talks about life in the homeOctober 30, 2012Gerry Farrow laughs when he says he often offers to help Pleasant Meadow Manor’s staff when they’re organizing outings in the OMNI van. Read full story >> |
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A question of contentment at Pleasant Meadow ManorResident views on life in the homeOctober 29, 2012NORWOOD, Ont. - On a Friday morning at Pleasant Meadow Manor, Isabell Bloomer and Fern Watts navigate the busy halls as maintenance workers carry ladders from inside to outside and nursing staff dole out flu shots. Read full story >> |
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Almonte improvements necessitating new online videoNew virtual tour needed to capture the upgrades at OMNI homeOctober 26, 2012A series of upgrades, updates and improvements in all corners in and around Almonte Country Haven have administrator Marilyn Coulton calling for a new virtual tour to be published to showcase the dramatic changes around the 82-bed home. Read full story >> |
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Words of wisdom from an elder-care pioneer'Always remind yourself of the distinctiveness of each person'October 25, 2012“Relationship is a strong bridge to traverse from one part of my life to another,” said Carter Catlett Williams as she addressed the audience at the 12th annual pioneer network conference in Jacksonville, Florida this August.
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Life and death in a small townEnd of life experience at Pleasant Meadow ManorOctober 24, 2012When a resident of Pleasant Meadow Manor is facing end of life, there’s a good chance Shelley Vandenberg has known them and their family for quite some time, for such is the nature of things in the small town of Norwood where she grew up. Read full story >> |
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OMNI kitchens helping support family atmosphereDietary aides, NCAs and chefs building communities at their dinner tablesOctober 23, 2012Building a sense of family and community has always revolved around the dinner table, and OMNI’s dietary aides and nutritional care aides have been carrying on the tradition. Read full story >> |
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