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The Ministry of Long-Term Care in Ontario is planning to test a new system to help people find spots in long-term care (LTC) homes that match their culture, religion, language, or ethnicity, and there is an open call for comment HERE. This project, called the Long-Term Care Homes Cultural Pilot Project, will try to make […]
November 14, 2024
Ontario Health atHome has acknowledged that they are critically short on medical supplies that can have serious implications for seniors receiving home care. If you or a loved one is dealing with a shortage of medical supplies, Ontario Health atHome has advised you follow these steps: Call you care coordinator. If your care coordinator is […]
October 24, 2024
2024 marks the first ORCA Conference for Elderado. Daniel created a daily video to recap what happened. ORCA Con was an opportunity to learn, network, and share ideas. It was attended by leaders from retirement homes, commercial partners, and other industry stakeholders. It took place at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario from September 10 – […]
October 24, 2024
Rachel Merucci from TBH Legal joined us to answer all our questions about adult guardianship. Adult guardianship in Ontario is a legal mechanism designed to protect individuals who are unable to make certain decisions for themselves due to physical or mental incapacity. It allows a designated guardian to make decisions on behalf of an adult […]
October 24, 2024
It’s remarkable how our experiences in volunteering can have such a profound impact on our lives. Several years ago, I volunteered at Evergreen Hospice in Thornhill, Ontario. But the experience was more than just rewarding; it gave me great insights into how to help my father deal with his end-of-life issues. Ten years ago, he […]
September 13, 2024
Disclaimer: Elderado is not suggesting or encouraging the use of cannabis in any form. Since the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada in 2018, its use among seniors has been steadily increasing. Cannabis, once a taboo topic, is now becoming a conversation starter, including in settings like long-term care homes where health, comfort, and quality […]
August 28, 2024
In April 2024 the NORC Innovation Centre at University Health Network published A Home Care Model for Natrually Occuring Retirement Communities in Ontario. This is a summary of our key takeaways from that report. With an aging population, the demand for home care services in Ontario is increasing, and the current system is straining to […]
July 4, 2024
Written by: Rachel Merucci, Licensed Paralegal Note: Information applies to residents of Ontario, Canada only. About 6 years ago (2018), I was faced with the challenge of jumping into caregiving together with my dad, who was quickly losing the ability to care for my mom (his wife) later diagnosed with severe dementia (suspected Alzheimer's). My […]
June 25, 2024
The Collision Conference brought some of the biggest names in tech, marketing, AI, and healthtech to Toronto to talk about where we are headed, and showcase innovative startups. We were on the lookout for what's new in elder care, and these 4 startups stood out. ElderPRIME ElderPRIME helps aging adults and their families accurately track […]
June 21, 2024
Wellesley Central Place is hosting a Pride Party, and you're invited! Who? You are invited. What? 2SLGBTQI+ Rainbow Seniors at Pride. It's a free events highlighting local queer performances with food, ice cream, music, & Special Guest Sofonda! When? Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 1:00PM–3:00PM. Where? The Rekai Centre at Wellesley Central Place, 160 Wellesley […]
June 14, 2024
Long-term care projects that still haven't broken ground, a new Minister of Long-Term Care, a call for comment on the role of resident support personnel, and 15,000 new caregivers from abroad. It's June 7, 2024, this is the week in elder care news. Four Windsor-Essex long-term care projects still haven't broken ground CBC is reporting […]
June 7, 2024
Are Resident Support Personnel going to replace PSWs in long-term care? Resident Support Personnel Resident Support Personnel, or RSPs, provide some personal support services to low-risk residents (for example, helping brush a resident's hair or teeth). RSPs have acted as a stopgap solution to help support largely understaffed healthcare teams in long-term care. The Ministry […]
June 4, 2024
You need to file a complaint about something in a long-term care home, how do you do it? How do I file a complaint about long-term care? File the complaint with the long-term care home. Contact the Long-Term Care Family Support and Action Line. Escalate your complaint to the Patient Ombudsman. 1. File the complaint […]
June 3, 2024
Trudeau says housing needs to retain its value to protect people's retirement, Long-term care nurses get a raise, the NDP calls for an amendment to stop retirement home evictions. It's Friday May 31, 2024, this is the week in elder care news. Trudeau says housing needs to retain value for peoples' retirement Prime Minister Trudeau […]
May 31, 2024
A new approach to caring for seniors with dementia, Community Paramedicine helping seniors stay out of the hospital, and a new class of PSW graduates. It's May 24, 2024, this is the week in elder care news. A new approach to long-term care for seniors with dementia A new long-term care home has opened in […]
May 24, 2024
GERIMEDRISK expands across Ontario, a Peterborough long-term care home is forced to halt admissions, and Leacock Lodge residents got a special performance. It's Friday May 17, 2024 this is the week in Elder Care News. GERIMEDRISK expands across Ontario GERIMEDRISK received $4.1 million in Provincial funding to expand from Kitchener to all of Ontario. GERIMEDRISK […]
May 17, 2024
Could you use an extra $400/month as a caregiver? Wayne Gates, MPP for Niagara Falls, and the official Opposition critic for long-term care, introduced legislation for an Ontario Caregiver Support Benefit. The Caregiver Support Benefit would provide a $400/month caregiver allowance to help offset some of the financial challenges of caregiving for a loved one. […]
May 12, 2024
It's Friday May 10, 2024, this is the week in elder care news. Temiskaming Lodge and Extendicare Countryside long-term care homes open in Northern Ontario Temiskaming Lodge and Extendicare Countryside both celebrated their grand openings this week, bringing a combined 384 beds to Northern Ontario. Temiskaming Lodge serves culturally diverse seniors including Francophone and Indigenous […]
May 10, 2024
In April 2024 the C.D. Howe Institute published a 32-page Commentary – Scenarios for Seniors’ Care: Future Challenges, Current Gaps and Strategies to Address Them. You can find the full commentary HERE. In this blog we will summarize some of the key points. Just the highlights $1 of every $4 of provincial healthcare spending goes […]
May 9, 2024
It's May 3, 2024, this is the week in elder care news. Seasons Cambridge resident Joan Tomlinson kicks off Strides for Sick Kids Joan Thomlinson is aiming to walk 98 laps around the outdoor walking track at Seasons Cambridge while raising money for Sick Kids. Joan calls it 'Strides for Sick Kids'. Last year Joan […]
May 3, 2024
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