Care Homes
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Manitoba’s home and long-term care straining to see end of staffing strugglesHome and long-term care in Manitoba is losing out on long-term staff, a new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives finds.HealthAug 23, 2023
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Manitoba auditor general says abuse in care homes occurred, investigations flawedManitoba's auditor general says there have been cases of physical or sexual abuse in personal care homes that have been the subject of flawed investigations and wrong conclusions.CrimeJul 26, 2023
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Manitoba advances plan for new accessible care homes, enhancing seniors’ housing optionsThe Manitoba government has moved forward with a plan for new accessible care homes, enhancing housing options for seniors, Minister Scott Johnston announced Friday.CanadaJul 7, 2023
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N.B. man who died in ER waiting area was dropped off alone by care home, documents sayDocuments show a patient who came to a N.B. emergency room and later died without been treated, had been dropped off by their home care and left alone.HealthJun 26, 2023
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‘It’s just awesome!’: Calgary care home welcomes parrot clubMembers of the Calgary Parrot Club take their birds on several outings throughout the year, including fundraising events to support efforts to adopt rescue parrots.CanadaJun 15, 2023
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NDP requests raise to Personal Care Home Benefit for struggling Saskatchewan seniorsThe official Opposition was joined at the Legislature Wednesday, by seniors on fixed incomes who are struggling to make ends meet.PoliticsNov 23, 2022
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Manitoba Liberals, victims’ families call for better protections in wake of care home abuse scandalLiberal leader Dougald Lamont said that the scandal -- in which 15 residents are alleged to have been abused by two staff members at the care home -- is completely unacceptable.HealthJul 12, 2022
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New COVID guidelines make it easier to visit loved ones in Manitoba care homes, hospitalsShared Health says reduced levels of COVID-19 transmission mean visitation guidelines can finally be expanded.HealthJun 30, 2022
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Province pledges $16 million toward staffing, training at Manitoba care homesThe province is passing some much-needed cash on to Manitoba's personal care home industry, following the recommendations set out in the Stevenson Review.HealthJun 17, 2022
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COVID-19 outbreaks at Okanagan health facilities on the riseIn addition to the two hospitals, there are around eight care homes within the Southern Interior that are now listed on Interior Health's COVID-19 outbreak page.HealthApr 22, 2022
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