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Extendicare Nursing Scholarships through the Canadian Nurses Foundation
The Canadian Nurses Foundation grants more than 50 scholarships to nurses and nursing students in all areas of nursing practice. Through their scholarships and bursaries, the Foundation invests in nurses and in nursing at all educational levels continue
Extendicare Assist Announces 2017 Golf Tournament
Extendicare Assist, the management and consulting division of Extendicare Inc. will be holding their sixth annual Charity Golf Classic on July 24, 2017 with top-ranked Canadian PGA Tour golfer David Hearn to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer Society of Canada. continue
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My Wishes Project: Using Innovation to Improve the Quality of Life
By Rosemarie Lindau and April Coulter, Extendicare Corporate Consultants, My Wishes project creators continue
Extendicare introduced the "My Wishes" project to improve the quality of life. this innovation uses cards, which are familiar to most residents to encourage non-threatening discussions about end-of-life. continue
Celebrating National Volunteer week at Extendicare Southwood Lakes and Tecumseh
By: Lara Hristoff, Resident Program Manager - Extendicare Southwood Lakes continue
On March 23rd Extendicare Southwood Lakes and Extendicare Tecumseh teamed up for a Volunteer Fair at St. Clair College. Over the past several years both homes have had the benefit of student placements from the Social Service Worker- Gerontology program from the college. continue
Our Remarkable Moments
Dementia Education Night in Athabasca
Dementia affects all of us. Discussing dementia can be difficult, and the fact that dementia knowledge is not entirely common builds on that fear. Knowledge is power, and by educating ourselves and those around us, we can speak candidly about dementia, reducing the fear of the unknown. That’s exactly what Extendicare Athabasca had in mind when we began planning a Dementia Education Night. continue
Cuddle Buddies Program at Parisien Manor, an Extendicare Assist Home
The program enables residents with dementia to interact with robotic cats and empathy dolls. continue