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Extendicare communities walk and roll in support of the Alzheimer Society of Canada

Extendicare is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Canada to support their critical work offering programs and support services for people living with dementia and their families. This May, our long-term care and home health care teams across the country are stepping up for the national Walk for Alzheimer’s by hosting local events with their communities and joining walks with their local Alzheimer Society chapters.

See how we’re making every step count.

How we can help 

Extendicare Long Term Care

Long-Term Care

 Paramed Home Health Care

Home Health Care

 Silver Group Purchasing

Group Purchasing

 Extendicare Assist: Management & Consulting

Management & Consulting

What’s New

The benefits of walking: Making every step count in more ways than one for Alzheimer’s and dementia

Each day in May, when the weather is on their side, team members and residents at Extendicare Port Hope, near Colborne, Ontario, gear up for a daily walk as part of a step challenge at their long-term care home to support the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada. continue

Extendicare communities walk and roll in support of the Alzheimer Society of Canada

With the impact of dementia close to our hearts, Extendicare continues to strengthen our partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Our teams are inspired to participate and walk in support of a cause that we profoundly care about. continue

Shantel inspires pride among Personal Support Workers at Countryside

Driven by her love for residents and informed by decades of experience in long-term care, Shantel is leading an effort to inspire pride and improve care among Extendicare Countryside’s team of Personal Support Workers (PSWs). continue

How behavioural support experts personalize care for residents living with dementia

At Extendicare McGarrell Place in London, Ontario, a dedicated trio lead as the Behavioural Support Ontario (BSO) experts in the home’s Behavioural Support Transitional Unit (BSTU), which is specifically designed for residents living with dementia and complex behavioural needs to help enhance their quality of life. continue

Determined to thrive: How the clinical team at Extendicare Starwood helped Doreen on her journey to strength and wellness

When Doreen arrived at Extendicare Starwood, she was in critical condition. Suffering from a severe pressure ulcer and other complications, the care team at her local hospital had given her just 72 hours to live. continue

Meet Malcolm: Volunteer extraordinaire

Walk the halls of Cedars Villa in Calgary, AB, with Malcolm and you’ll see people’s faces light up when they see him. Malcolm volunteers at the home six days a week, escorting residents to and from meals and activities. continue

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