Bill 7 was passed into law in August 2022 with no meaningful public consultation. The Act enables the transfer of older and disabled patients from hospitals to long term care facilities not of their choosing and which may be located a far distance from family and friends. …
Our final 2022 quarterly newsletter is out. Hear from our new Board President about all the great things we got up to in 2022. Meet the Board for 2023 and get an update on current projects plus a few reminders for members. Read the full …
We are seeking Ontarians aged 55+ who have a strong sense of volunteerism, an active interest in the long-term care sector, and are keen to help others in accessing services, support and resources. Concerned Friends operates a free service that matches knowledgeable volunteers with seniors …
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our year-end donor campaign! The Add Your Voice to Ours Campaign is our annual fundraising initiative that supports Concerned Friends’ efforts in wayfinding, outreach, and, education and advocacy. One-time and monthly donors will be contributing directly to further our …
We are thrilled to announce that Concerned Friends has established a Long Term Care Awareness Day on November 22nd and this year marks our inaugural recognition day! We feel strongly that it is so important for more and more people to understand what is at …
We are pleased to announce our new Concerned Friends directors-at-large: Alice Gaudine, Heeba Abdullah, Isabell Berry, Raymond Chong and Tony Nguyen who join with current directors, Shelley Birenbaum and Kathy Knowlton-Krueger. This term’s executive officers include newly elected Board President, Kristle Calisto-Tavares, Vice President, Sharon …
Last week, we had the immense pleasure of hosting Concerned Friends members at our 42nd Annual General Meeting. This grassroots organization began when a small but mighty group of concerned citizens banded together to find ways to create better outcomes for long-term care residents. Despite …
Our Fall newsletter is out! We will soon have a newsletter signup on our website, but in the meantime, you can check out our latest newsletter HERE!
Did you know that Concerned Friends offers a free Wayfinding Program that can help you navigate the long-term care home system OR provide support for issues relating to a loved one already residing in a LTC home? Some of the most common questions we get …
We are gathering stories of impact from anyone who has benefited from our phone or email support, information and resources on our website, or as a member of the Concerned Friends community. We have created a form to capture this important qualitative data which you …
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