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Extendicare women continue to lead the way to improve seniors' care

Extendicare is proud to have been named to the Globe and Mail’s Women Lead Here list for the second year in a row.

This recognition highlights our commitment to women in leadership. We spoke with a few of the many inspiring women leaders at Extendicare about how they embrace challenges, build meaningful relationships with residents, and make a difference in the lives of those in our care. Watch their stories here.

Extendicare women continue to lead the way to improve seniors' care

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Extendicare women continue to lead the way to improve seniors' care

For the second year in a row, Extendicare has been named to the Globe and Mail’s Women Lead Here list, an annual benchmark of executive gender diversity in large Canadian corporate organizations. continue

Celebrating Black History Month | Tameca's story: A lifetime of caring for seniors

As Black History Month comes to a close, Tameca, a Personal Support Worker at Extendicare Scarborough, shared how she grew up serving seniors in her home country of Jamaica. Some of her earliest memories include helping her mom deliver food to community elders. continue

Celebrating Black History Month | Rekia's story: An honour to care for seniors

Continuing our Black History Month series, we spoke with Rekia, a Personal Support Worker at Extendicare Scarborough, who shared a personal story with us. continue

Marking Black History Month | Hazel-Ann's story: nursing is in her blood

February is Black History Month – an important time to honour and celebrate the legacy of Black Canadians, and their rich contributions to our communities. continue

Why remember? What Holocaust Remembrance Day means to Fern

Fern Ginsberg considers her family lucky: by the time the round-up of Jewish citizens in Germany began before World War II, her grandmother had safely escaped to Canada from Austria. continue

A dementia care journey | Commitment to compassion and understanding at Extendicare Cedars Villa and Hillcrest

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month – an important opportunity to highlight the impacts of a disease that takes an enormous toll on thousands of Canadians and their families. continue