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Lines are drawn on Almonte Country Haven residentAlbert Pitcher continues to create structures in inkAugust 9, 2012ALMONTE, Ont. - Leafing through the binder, Albert Pitcher recalls details about the buildings he’s sketched and their surroundings. Read full story >> |
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Resident engagement heightened through bird exhibitCentre for the Conservation of Specialized Species presentation gets people talkingAugust 8, 2012A recent bird exhibit at Streamway Villa was the perfect tool to enhance resident engagement at Streamway Villa, says life enrichment co-ordinator (LEC) Christina Verleysen. Read full story >> |
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Intergenerational programming makes 'the world a little better place'Connections made at Almonte Country Haven enrich generationsAugust 7, 2012Read full story >> |
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Residents get the surprise of a lifetimeMarjorie Towns and 30-plus other Burnbrae Gardens residents get special visit from horseAugust 3, 2012Burnbrae Gardens resident Marjorie Towns, who grew up riding horses on a farm, recently told physiotherapy assistant Lee-Ann Mitchell that she “will never see a horse again.” When she heard those words, Mitchell wanted to prove the resident wrong. Read full story >> |
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A smile goes a long wayFrost Manor PSW and her relationships at the homeAugust 1, 2012Frost Manor personal support worker (PSW) Sue Cardona is the type of person who helps a shift run smoothly, just by being at the home with her calm demeanour and even temperament. Read full story >> |
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Riverview Manor aiming to become peritoneal-care expertDemand for dialysis exists, treating in-home would enhance life quality for residentsJuly 31, 2012PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - The Riverview Manor team plans to submit a funding application to the Central East Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) in September to deliver on-site peritoneal dialysis, in an effort to meet a current demand and enhance life quality for residents. Read full story >> |
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Resident's act of generosity and kindness could save a lifeAutomated external defibrillator donated to Almonte Country HavenJuly 30, 2012ALMONTE, Ont. - Denise Deguire was moved nearly to tears July 25 when Almonte Country Haven formally recognized her donation of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to the home. Read full story >> |
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Riverview Manor helps Linda Boyt retire in style'I have had an amazing 30 years . . . When you come through those doors, it's like coming home'July 27, 2012PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - After serving OMNI Health Care for 30 years, restorative-care aide Linda Boyt spent her last day at Riverview Manor in the spirit of fun and laughter, as her colleagues at the Peterborough long-term care home wished her well in her retirement. Read full story >> |
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Changing population requires out-of-the-box approach: LECJoanne Brown embraces unique programming ideasJuly 26, 2012Today’s long-term care home residents are more diversified, requiring life enrichment co-ordinators (LECs) to respond with creativity. Read full story >> |
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New challenges bringing forth new solutionsLTC homes forging partnerships to meet needs of changing resident demographicJuly 25, 2012Team leaders at OMNI Health Care long-term care homes say they’re seeing changes in the sector that are shaping the future of care, and thanks to partnerships with other health-care providers, team members have access to resources that are helping them stay ahead of the curve. Read full story >> |
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