Lynette Mader is a recent volunteer at Concerned Friends, joining our Board of Directors and Policy and Advocacy Committee. Lynette has an impressive background in non profit management, and also volunteers at a long term care home. Lynette’s father entered Long Term Care in 2018 …
Welcome Fall! It has been a very full summer season for Concerned Friends and yet there is so much still to come before we wrap up 2023. Our fall newsletter is out and we’ve highlighted all the great things happening. Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/concernedfriends/fall-2023-newsletter
Concerned Friends in the news! Read our letter to the editor published in the Toronto Star. Long-Term Care had flaws well before COVID. Our comments regarding the Ombudsman’s report on Long-Term Care inspections during the pandemic. https://torontostar.pressreader.com/article/282441353691633
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 …
Concerned Friends has an opening on its Board of Directors for a Treasurer. As Board Treasurer, you will join an active operational Board of Directors to lead the financial strategy, management and accountability of the organization. We are an active operational Board committed to advancing …
Last Thursday, the Ombudsman for Ontario, Paul Dubé released a lengthy report outlining his investigation into the Ministry of Long-Term Care’s oversight of long-term care homes through inspection and enforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full report HERE, as well as remarks by Mr. …
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 …
The Federal government has launched a consultation in advance of new Long-Term Care (LTC) legislation. This is an important opportunity for all Canadians to advocate for change in the system that can impact current and future LTC residents. Here is the survey link: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/programs/consultation-safe-long-term-care.html We …
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 …
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