At Extendicare Hillcrest, home isn’t just a place –  it’s a feeling. And it’s one that Residents’ Council President Elouise and Vice President Brenda go above and beyond to maintain for their fellow residents. Together, the two lifelong Albertans have built a culture of leadership, compassion, community and warmth in the Calgary home.  Elouise, a world traveler and former corporate travel services professional, brings a lifetime of experience and grace to her role. With eight

In September, Extendicare officially opened Extendicare Crossing Bridge in Stittsville, Ontario. A new home sweet home for 256 residents in the Ottawa region.The celebration was attended by the Hon. Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care; George Darouze, MPP for Carleton; Dr. Michael Guerriere, Extendicare President and CEO; as well as residents, family members, and team members of Extendicare Crossing Bridge.   “Extendicare Crossing Bridge reflects the best of modern long-term care – welcoming, comfortable spaces where

When Cindy and Janet moved into Extendicare Oshawa three years ago, they never expected to become not only roommates but also partners in leadership on their home’s Residents’ Council. Every Extendicare long-term care home has a Residents’ Council – a place where all residents are welcome to participate, share ideas and get involved. Today, as President and Vice President of the council, Cindy and Janet play an important role in ensuring every voice in their

Our Resident Experience and Action Council for Homes (REACH) group has been recognized as a Canadian leader. The REACH group recently earned a spot in the Health Standards Organization’s (HSO) Leading Practice Library for its approach to resident engagement and co-design. What does that mean? Health care providers across Canada are encouraged to follow Extendicare’s lead to truly listen to and act on resident feedback.     What is REACH?  Established in 2014, REACH is

Clubs were swinging and spirits were high as Extendicare welcomed partners from across our network back to Lionhead Golf Club for the 12th annual charity golf tournament in support of the Alzheimer Society of Canada (ASC).   This year, our golf tournament raised over $160,000 to add to the continued success of the event. To date, the event has raised more than $1.8 million. We are proud to continue raising funds in support of the

Jackson Charron-Okerlund, a Recreation Aide at Extendicare Poseidon Care Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba who ran across Canada raising over $100,000 for cancer research in just 160 days, was recently highlighted on CTV News Winnipeg, on Terry Fox Day in the province.  Jackson says he was inspired to run across the country in honour of Terry Fox, and also by residents at the long-term care home.  “When I first began working at Poseidon Care Centre, I didn’t