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Limestone Ridge Grand Opening
This summer, we celebrated the grand opening of Extendicare Limestone Ridge in Kingston, Ontario. The third new Extendicare long-term home opened in 18 months, Limestone Ridge is home to 192 residents, including 69 newly created spaces to increase capacity in the region.
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CTV News Winnipeg features Extendicare Poseidon Care Centre team member runs across Canada inspired residents and Terry Fox
Jackson Charron-Okerlund, a Recreation Aide at Extendicare Poseidon Care Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba who ran across Canada raising over $100,000 for cancer research in just 160 days, was recently highlighted on CTV News Winnipeg, on Terry Fox Day in the province. Jackson says he was inspired to run across the country in honour of Terry Fox, and also by residents at the long-term care home. “When I first began working at Poseidon Care Centre, I didn’t
Welcome home | Bringing the community together to celebrate the grand opening of Extendicare Limestone Ridge
In June, we celebrated the grand opening of Extendicare Limestone Ridge, a 192-bed long-term care home in Kingston, ON. MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Long-term Care, John Jordan, Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson, Kingston City Councilors Jimmy Hassan and Paul Chaves, Extendicare President and CEO, Dr. Michael Guerriere as well as residents and team members from Extendicare Limestone Ridge, gathered to celebrate this milestone event. “The opening of Extendicare Limestone Ridge marks another
ParaMed welcomes Closing the Gap Healthcare Group
Please join us as we officially welcome Closing the Gap Healthcare to ParaMed, marking an exciting step forward in our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. ParaMed and Closing the Gap share the same commitment to delivering high-quality, integrated home care to our patients and clients. Closing the Gap brings outstanding expertise in allied health care, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and social work, plus a strong track record
A life well lived: Lorne celebrates 102 years on Canada Day
When fireworks light the night sky on July 1, they will mark more than Canada’s birthday. It’s also a time to celebrate one of Canada’s birthday twins (those who share the same birthday) and Extendicare Lakeland Village resident, Lorne Thurston. This year’s milestone is special as Lorne turns 102 years old. Lorne says that being born on Canada day is quite remarkable. “I couldn’t think of a better day for a birthday.” Sitting down with
More than movement: a Physiotherapist’s experience in long-term care
When you think of physiotherapy, you might picture athletes recovering from injury or post-surgical patients regaining strength. But for one physiotherapist, the most transformative work happens in a quieter place: long-term care.
Brittany’s story: Walking to remember Gramma and to support Alzheimer’s awareness
Extendicare Maple View in Sault St. Marie, Ont., is among Extendicare long-term care homes that are holding local walks and events in support of the Alzheimer Society of Canada. “This Walk is very important to me, not only as a team member supporting our home’s residents, but because my grandmother had Alzheimer's and was a resident here at Maple View,” says Brittany.