Long-term Care

• Profit outpacing costs in B.C. long-term care facilities, seniors’ advocate says

  A report from B.C. seniors' advocate says profits for contracted long-term care facilities are growing faster than expenses such as as direct care costs and staff wages.

  Health

  Sep 25
  
• Can cute AI robots help with aging and dementia? UBC study seeks to find out

  Kiwi and Mango are small and plush, resemble a cross between Teletubbies and WALL-E, and have technology that allows them to move, learn, speak and recognize faces and voices.

  Science

  Sep 20
  
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• Ontario ombudsman urges stronger enforcement of LTC rules

  Ontario's ombudsman says the Ministry of Long-Term Care needs to put in place clear rules for in-person inspections to prepare for a future pandemic.

  Health

  Sep 7
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• Omicron infection didn’t protect some seniors from getting COVID-19 again: study

  A senior author of the study says it suggests people should stay up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations and not assume a previous infection is protecting them.

  Health

  Aug 21
• Workers at Extendicare Kingston on information picket line over payroll issues

  The union representing workers says a new payroll system has affected paycheques for employees since April. Now, employees are on an information picket line.

  Canada

  Aug 11
• Ground breaks for new long-term care facility in Havelock, Ont.

  Construction on the new facility is expected to start by the end of this month with a goal of an opening 2025, developer AON Inc. says.

  Economy

  Aug 10
• Long-term care homes being built in Tyendinaga and Napanee

  The two long-term care facilities set to be built in both Tyendinaga and Napanee have 128 beds each and diagnostic capabilities to serve residents on site.

  Canada

  Aug 2
• LHSC launches new system to streamline transfer of patient information

  According to LHSC, 29 LTCs in Ontario have integrated the new system. Mes says there are upwards of 70 that have signed up to have it.

  Health

  Jul 28
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• Manitoba to replace vulnerable persons office after audit finds abuse in care homes

  A report on questionable findings in care home abuse cases by the Protection for Persons in Care Office in Manitoba has led the province to dissolve the agency and hire a lawyer.

  Canada

  Jul 26
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• Feds seek public input on proposed long-term care safety legislation

  The office of Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos would not say when the government plans to table the legislation, but it could be as early as this fall.

  Health

  Jul 21