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Love Finds a Way: Bob & Juliet Discover Romance in Long-Term Care
Posted: 2025-02-14Love 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.
Engaging the Senses: Transformative tools for dementia care in the BSTU at Extendicare McGarrell Place
Posted: 2025-02-12In 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
From fur to feathers: how animal-assisted therapy enhances person-centered dementia care
Posted: 2025-01-29“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.
Behavioural Support Transitional Unit enhances dementia care at Extendicare McGarrell Place
Posted: 2025-01-21Dementia 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.
From ulcers to independence: How the care team at Extendicare Medex helped Doug get back on his feet
Posted: 2025-01-14When Doug moved into Extendicare Medex in Ottawa, he was struggling with diabetic ulcers on his feet. His mobility was impacted due to pain from the ulcers, leaving him unable to walk independently. “I didn’t want to walk at all,” says Doug. “I couldn’t if I tried.” Thanks to the dedication and clinical excellence of the care team at Extendicare Medex which includes nursing staff, wound care specialists, support workers, dietitians, physiotherapists and physicians, in addition to Doug’s hard work, he regained his strength.
Dr. Irene Tuttle wins hearts, minds, and the Ontario Long-Term Care Clinicians (OLTCC) Physician of the Year Award
Posted: 2024-12-19It’s clear from the moment you meet Dr. Irene Tuttle, Medical Director at Extendicare Hamilton, there is something special about her.
Strengthening long-term care capacity in Port Stanley, ON | Extendicare begins construction on new long-term care home
Posted: 2024-12-16Residents, family members, and team members from Extendicare Port Stanley were thrilled to gather with leaders from Extendicare and local government officials to mark the beginning of construction on their brand-new home.
Building the future of seniors’ care | Extendicare breaks ground on a new long-term care home in St. Catharines, ON
Posted: 2024-11-22A new chapter for Extendicare St. Catharines has begun with the official groundbreaking ceremony for a new, 256-bed long-term care home in the Niagara region.
OLTCA Day of Engagement
Posted: 2024-11-14Homes across Extendicare’s network were pleased to participate in the Ontario Long-Term Care Association’s (OLTCA) first Community Day of Engagement on September 13, 2024. Residents and team members across the province welcomed their local MPPs, MPs, and Mayors for an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible work that goes on in long-term care homes every day.
From co-op to care: a high school student’s volunteer experience in long-term care
Posted: 2024-10-10We spoke with Emma, a high school student from the District School Board of Niagara who completed her co-op placement at Extendicare St. Catharines, and says, “This was one of the best choices I made in my high school year.”