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How to achieve accountability in long-term care

Memories of the tragedy in Canada’s long-term care (LTC) homes from the pandemic are fading all too fast.  However, this tragedy was not an accident; it was the result of a series of deeper problems with the ways LTC is funded, managed and understood. ...

Restoring trust in long-term care after COVID-19 requires federal and provincial action and leadership

The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) has released its latest report, Repair and Recovery in Long-Term Care: Restoring Trust in the Aftermath of COVID-19 (2020-2023) under the guidance of an expert Working Group and as part of the RSC Task Force on COVID-19.   Three...

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Testing new technology to help older adults age at home

When 72-year-old Hamilton resident Shirley was asked if she’d be interested in participating in...

Many older adults receiving home care do not receive palliative care before death

Many older adults receiving home care do not receive any palliative home care before...

Inside Unity Health’s efforts to better understand the care experience

It was around lunchtime and the Geriatric and Medical Rehabilitation unit at Providence was...

Opening the conversation about palliative care

Palliative care is often misunderstood, with many assumptions of what it’s about. In reality,...

First-of-its-kind network supports faster adoption of technology in long-term care

The Coordinated Accessible National (CAN) Health Network, a leading national initiative focused on accelerating...

New healthcare program keeps residents safe at home

Ethel McGuire has lived in the same East Toronto apartment building for 30 years....

Reducing wait times through a collaborative approach

Through the Geri-Hub, wait times for patients have been reduced by up to 50...

Enhancing the patient experience with essential care partner programs

According to research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, caregivers provide approximately 75...

Unobtrusive in-home monitoring using wireless signals offers exciting possibilities for healthcare

Prompt fall detection in any living space, including bathrooms, can save lives. By George Shaker  magine...

New virtual program enhances support for nurses

The virtual nurses can provide help with general, non-urgent inquiries by phone, Zoom, secure...

Transitioning from hospital to long-term care

The decision to move into long-term care can bring mixed emotions; perhaps concern at...

Mental health in long-term care and assisted living: help shape the new standard

CSA Group invites you to take part in public review and information sessions to...

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