Care Home

• More staff needed at B.C. care homes, seniors’ advocate reports

  A survey of thousands of seniors in long-term care homes in B.C. recommends the provincial government increases staff, improves food and boosts access to community services.

  Health

  Nov 16, 2023
  
• Regina city councillors work towards providing more long-term bed spaces.

  City councillors agreed to rezone a portion of the land by the Wascana Parkway to allow for the development of a long-term care facility.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2023
  
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• Building sale forces assisted living residents out of their homes

  The building purchase of what is currently Ashbourne Assisted Living Facility is forcing nearly 90 residents out of their homes at the end of November.

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2023
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• Calgary woman celebrates 101st birthday by gardening, taking part in sports

  Margie Cobol celebrated her 101st birthday with several lively activities, including her daily work in the garden at her care home.

  Features

  Aug 17, 2023
• Quebec nursing assistant charged with sexual assault at care home, more victims possible

  Laval police are asking anyone who may have been a target of Abdeslam El Asri, charged for reported sexual assaults at a Laval, Que., care home (CHSLD), to come forward.

  Crime

  Jul 20, 2023
• B.C. already moving on new long-term care standards, but ready to do more: Dix

  The new national standards, drafted by the Health Standards Organization, include the expectation that residents get at least four hours of direct care every day.

  Health

  Jan 31, 2023
• Quebec extends trusteeship over Montreal senior residences guilty of abuse

  In September 2022, an investigation revealed violence, undertrained staff, insufficient infection control measures, dehydrated residents and more at the Floralies residences.

  Canada

  Jan 7, 2023
• Critics question Quebec health care worker suspensions for taking toast, doughnut

  There was disbelief Dec. 2 when it was reported that a Montreal area nurse had been accused of theft and suspended for eating a slice of toast and doughnut intended for residents.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2022
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• No charges laid in Prince Albert care home homicide after suspect dies

  An assault was reported on Aug. 17 at a care home on the 700 block of 28th Street East that involved an 85-year-old victim and a 76-year-old woman.

  Crime

  Sep 27, 2022
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• Health care aides charged with assault after investigation into abuse at Oakview Place

  A pair of health care aides at Extendicare Oakview Place are facing assault charges after Winnipeg police launched an investigation into reported abuse of residents.

  Crime

  Sep 13, 2022