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New format helps Maplewood celebrate Christmas event to fullest

Mingle Jingle increases engagement quality for everyone

December 22, 2011

Rather than doing a traditional Christmas dinner for residents and families ahead of the holiday as done in past years, Maplewood staff members decided to change this year's format to include a day of entertainment and hors d'oeuvres.


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Educational support improves staff members' skills and abilities

Inspirational colleagues and corporate support lead to new career goals

December 21, 2011

OMNI Health Care's support of individuals looking to pursue educational opportunity and develop skills made a difference at Garden Terrace in 2011, where knowledge has helped staff members improve their skills and abilities.


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Going the extra mile a resounding theme at Streamway

Staff members demonstrating their dedication to putting residents first

December 21, 2011

If there's one resounding theme at Streamway Villa in 2011 it has been staff members' dedication to residents at the Cobourg long-term care home and their willingness to go the extra mile for them at all times.
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Pleasant Meadow Manor cooks turkeys for school dinner

Staff member also volunteered at festive feast

December 20, 2011

The nutritional care manager at Pleasant Meadow Manor loves helping people.


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Heroines, highways and community connections

Country Terrace shares its residents, staff members and expertise with local community

December 20, 2011

Whether residents are inviting community members to their long-term care home, or are travelling throughout the local area, Country Terrace spent 2011 sharing its residents, staff members and expertise with the Komoka community.
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OMNI comes through on mission to enhance quality in 2011: McCarthy

Participation in Residents First, quality council formation among highlights

December 19, 2011

At the beginning of 2011, Patrick McCarthy said OMNI Health Care would make focusing on quality improvement a top priority throughout the year, and 11 months later the organization's president and CEO says this has been accomplished, although the work's not over yet.
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Supportive measures helping curb agitation in residents with cognitive impairment

Individualized resident interventions make for happier residents

December 19, 2011

In 2011, we have seen how OMNI Health Care homes demonstrate the value of listening and responding to residents' emotional needs and preferences, making them better able to foster a comforting atmosphere for all. It is especially effective in curbing agitation in residents affected by cognitive impairment.
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From hygiene bags to furniture, improvements made at home

New Almonte administrator feels she's made a difference

December 16, 2011

In the short time that Marilyn Colton has been Almonte Country Haven's administrator she feels she's helped make a difference for staff and residents.
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Family that celebrates together stays together

Frost Manor community prides itself as an extended family for residents and staff members

December 16, 2011

Whether light- or heavy-hearted, residents and staff members at Frost Manor celebrate together to honour each other and the issues they share.
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Bazaar and tearoom raise money for residents' council

Products made through program activities

December 15, 2011

Hours of work and fun went into preparation for the annual residents' council bazaar, held Friday at Riverview Manor.
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