Caring for people is at the core of everything we do.
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.
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.
Despite this, the Starwood team saw Doreen’s fighting spirit and they developed a personalized care plan that involved support from wound care specialists, personal support workers, a physiotherapist, physician, and dietitian to support Doreen’s recovery and journey to strength and wellness.
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.
Extendicare is laying the foundation for seniors’ care in London, Ontario, as construction is underway on a new long-term care home in the Forest City.
For the fourth consecutive year, Extendicare has been recognized on The Globe and Mail Women Lead Here list. This benchmark identifies top-level Canadian businesses with the highest representation of women on leadership tiers. Extendicare is one of 93 organizations named to the List for 2025.
There was excitement in the air on a chilly February morning, when residents began their move from the former West End Villa to their brand-new long-term care home, Extendicare Crossing Bridge in the Ottawa region.
Led by Nadine, the Recreation Programs Manager at Extendicare Athabasca in Alberta, the Activity Program Boxes program is enhancing the quality of life for residents through purposeful engagement.
Love has a way of finding us when we least expect it. For Bob and Juliet, that moment came in the back garden of Extendicare Laurier Manor in Ottawa, Ontario, where a simple conversation turned into a lifelong connection.
In the Behavioural Support Transitional Unit (BSTU) at Extendicare McGarrell Place in London, Ontario, 29 residents receive holistic care tailored to the complex behavioural needs of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia
“Animals can play a significant role in dementia care by enhancing quality of life by fostering a sense of joy, connection and comfort while offering physical benefits. Animals can help reduce stress and loneliness, improve mood and social connectivity, trigger positive memories, and lower blood pressure,” says Karen Simpson, Manager, Behavioural Services & Dementia Care at Extendicare.
