As humans, we all need varying degrees of meaningful human interaction and connectedness to function and not feel like we are alone. This need became very apparent during the pandemic–introverts joked that they had been training for social isolation all their lives, while some extroverts …
This month is World Alzheimer’s Month and September 21 is designated as World Alzheimer’s Day. With a record 65% of Long-Term Care residents suffering from dementia, we are participating in bringing awareness to this important month and day by offering you a free screening of …
Long-term care homes with their routines, protocols, and busy staff can make family members feel like Dorothy in Oz. Add in a loved one with dementia, and family members truly find themselves in a whole new universe. Here are a few tips for navigating this …
There are many diseases that result in a gradual cognitive decline that eventually becomes so significant and highly debilitating, it severely impacts the way an individual goes about their daily life and interacts with the world. Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe the symptoms and …
Mom was adamant that she did not want to live with either my sister or me. Her independence was too important. When her evolving health issues led to several visits to the hospital and it became clear that she was having difficulty living on her …
In February of this year, Bill 70 was passed to proclaim that the month of June be recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario. “By proclaiming the month of June as Seniors Month, the Province of Ontario formally recognizes and celebrates the work seniors have done …
The City of Toronto is piloting a new resident-centred program called CareTO which aims to improve care in long-term care facilities. In addition to increased staffing and changes in the way staff tasks are structured, the program allows residents to have more choices: in what they …
FCO cLearning Now Open! FCO is excited to announce the launch of its very own Learning portal! Courses are free and open to anyone who is interested in learning more about family councils and how they operate. Earn a certificate of completion for each course you complete! …
Concerned Friends was one of the 100 organizations that participated in the Ontario Health Coalition’s Zoom Press Conference on January 22 representing more than one million families of loved ones in long-term care, residents, care workers, health professionals, advocacy groups, seniors’ groups and community groups. …
Concerned Friends participated in the Ontario Health Coalition Day of Action in Guelph on October 8 to create political pressure to expose the lack of action to improve care in long-term care and to push for an end to for-profit privatization of long-term care.
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