Concerned Friends (CF) is proud to have contributed to the recently published research conducted by a team from the University of Windsor and York University. Thearticle, entitled Analysis of Inspection Reports and Responsive Behaviours, explores therelationship between regulations, inspections and responsive behaviours* in long termcare. The research …
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 …
Raise your hand if you’re ready to join us for a FUNdraising challenge event! Announcing the launch of the Take On Life Challenge! The Take On Life Challenge is a pledge-style event where you get to participate and ask your friends and family to support …
Welcome Spring! It’s been a long dark winter. Brighten things up with our spring newsletter. Read it HERE.
Concerned Friends currently has two director vacancies. As a director, you will join an active operational Board committed to advancing the health and well-being and enriching the experiences of those living in long-term care homes across Ontario. Established in 1980, Concerned Friends, a registered charity …
The Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) has begun public consultation on proposed amendments to Ontario Regulation 246/22 under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021. This is the law that governs every licensed long-term care (LTC) home in the province. If approved, the Ministry has proposed that …
Concerned Friends applauds the development of national standards for long-term care homes and urges the federal government to make such standards mandatory–as a criterion for federal funding for health care. Concerned Friends urges Ontario and Minister Calandra to integrate these standards into proactive inspections and …
Have you or a family member been impacted by Bill 7? Bill 7 (More Beds, Better Care Act) put in place rules that allow hospitals and government officials to compel hospital patients into accepting admissions to long-term care homes they do not wish to spend …
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. …
CF was pleased to see an op-ed letter printed in the Globe & Mail on January 6, 2023. The letter submitted was edited and reworked a bit by the Globe. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/letters/article-justin-trudeaus-greatest-accomplishment-his-promotion-of-women-the/. Scroll down to the heading “All Together” The original article referenced in the letter was …
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