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Transforming lives, one Activity Program Box at a time: Inside a unique program at Extendicare Athabasca
Led by Nadine, the Recreation Programs Manager at Extendicare Athabasca in Alberta, the Activity Program Boxes program is enhancing the quality of life for residents through purposeful engagement. continue
Love Finds a Way: Bob & Juliet Discover Romance in Long-Term Care
Love has a way of finding us when we least expect it. For Bob and Juliet, that moment came in the back garden of Extendicare Laurier Manor in Ottawa, Ontario, where a simple conversation turned into a lifelong connection. continue
Engaging the Senses: Transformative tools for dementia care in the BSTU at Extendicare McGarrell Place
In the Behavioural Support Transitional Unit (BSTU) at Extendicare McGarrell Place in London, Ontario, 29 residents receive holistic care tailored to the complex behavioural needs of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia continue
From fur to feathers: how animal-assisted therapy enhances person-centered dementia care
“Animals can play a significant role in dementia care by enhancing quality of life by fostering a sense of joy, connection and comfort while offering physical benefits. Animals can help reduce stress and loneliness, improve mood and social connectivity, trigger positive memories, and lower blood pressure,” says Karen Simpson, Manager, Behavioural Services & Dementia Care at Extendicare. continue
Behavioural Support Transitional Unit enhances dementia care at Extendicare McGarrell Place
Dementia is a leading cause for long-term care placement. At Extendicare McGarrell Place in London, Ontario, the Behavioural Support Transitional Unit (BSTU) is making strides to transform dementia care. continue