Summer 2023 Newsletter
Our summer newsletter is out! We are so happy to feel the warmth of summer once again. Read it HERE.
Concerned Friends assists with research study on responsive behaviours in LTCHs
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 …
June is Seniors Month in Ontario
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 …
Volunteer Spotlight: Laurie Nicol
Meet Laurie! Laurie is our Past President & Interim Treasurer. She is a Certified Association Executive with over 35 years’ leadership experience in the non-profit sector. Laurie joined Concerned Friends to channel her passion for advocacy and to support the need for improving conditions in …
Take On Life Challenge!
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 …
Spring 2023 Newsletter
Welcome Spring! It’s been a long dark winter. Brighten things up with our spring newsletter. Read it HERE.
Join Our Board
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 …
Proposed Regulatory Amendments to Long-Term Care Home Legislation
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 …
New federal voluntary standards
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 …
Bill 7: Call for those affected
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 …
