Today Concerned Friends released their analysis of Ontario’s inspections of Long-Term Care Homes in 2024. Following a review of all Ministry Inspection Reports, the following critical issues emerged: For over 40 years, volunteer-run registered charity Concerned Friends has been advocating for quality, safety, and dignity …
“I believe December 2024 took the prize for the most demoralizing reports of neglect, abuse and reprisal in the Ontario long-term care sector. All made me wonder: What is it going to take to sort it all out? Some argue that resolving this mess would …
Surprise! February 27, 2025 is Election Day in Ontario. This provincial election is another important opportunity for us all to exercise our civic duty and use our voices to advocate for a better Long-Term Care system. The Concerned Friends Policy and Advocacy Committee has updated …
Concerned Friends started off 2025 with a submission to Ontario’s Pre-Budget Consultation. This annual event is an opportunity to have input into provincial spending priorities. This year, our submission emphasized the need for improved investments in: Please click this link to download a copy of …
Wow what a banner year! The board of directors of Concerned Friends has been extraordinarily busy in 2024. This year: >>> We participated in the 2024 Ontario Budget Public Consultation – advising the government on priorities for further investment and ways to improve quality, safety …
Lise Cloutier-Steele, a member of Concerned Friends, is an Ottawa writer and the author of There’s No Place Like Home: A guide to help caregivers manage the long-term care experience which is available at www.ottawacaregiver.com. I am 71 years old, and like many seniors in my age group, I …
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” – Virginia Woolf. Why Focus on Nutrition? Proper nutrition is essential for maintaining a strong and healthy body. It provides energy, aids in weight management, and enhances resistance to illness. Additionally, …
Join the Conversation Concerned Friends is pleased to announce the next webinar of a series of one-hour online presentations. Each edition of our Long-Term Care Education Series will bring you a guest speaker on an issue relevant to Long-Term Care in Ontario followed by a …
“6.3 million people in Canada will develop, live with and/or ultimately die with dementia between 2020 and 2050.” – Alzheimer Society of Canada This staggering statistic suggests that within the next thirty years, you will likely know someone who is either showing symptoms or diagnosed with a …
Our spring newsletter is out now! Visit this link to read our latest edition: https://mailchi.mp/concernedfriends/spring-2024-newsletter
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