Retirement Home

• 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
  
• 120 residents evacuated after fire in Sarnia, Ont. retirement home

  On Sunday, shortly after 11 p.m., fire crews were called to a structure fire at Fairwinds Lodge retirement residence at 1218 Michigan Avenue in Sarnia, Ont.

  Fire

  Jan 16
  
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• Athens, Ont. long-term facility redevelopment will add more than 100 beds

  The major development plan for Maple View Lodge proposes replacing the existing 60-bed facility with a 192-bed building.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2022
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• Ontario long-term care workers feeling burnt out amid widespread staff shortages due to Omicron

  The CEO of the Ontario Long Term Care Association told Global News an estimated 20 to 30 per cent of staff are off work right now due to the pandemic.

  Health

  Jan 11, 2022
• Saskatoon woman celebrates 107th birthday: ‘She is always happy and positive’

  Saskatoon resident Sophie Foster celebrated her 107th birthday with cupcakes, decorations and tea in Preston Park II retirement home.

  Features

  Oct 29, 2021
• Kingston, Ont. retirement home honours the efforts of its employees

  Kingsbridge Retirement Community Executive Director says staff have worked tirelessly through the pandemic dealing with ever-changing directives in their jobs.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2021
• ‘Divet’ in vaccinations among middle aged worries new Haldimand-Norfolk medical health officer

  The region's new acting medical officers suggests worst case outcomes should vaccination rates among 40 to 60 not get better in the months ahead.

  Health

  Sep 28, 2021
• 5 breakthrough COVID-19 cases tied to outbreak at RVilla retirement home in Haldimand County

  Haldimand-Norfolk health officials say the outbreak is at a home where the bulk of the residents have been fully vaccinated.

  Health

  Sep 14, 2021
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• Kingston, Ont. retirement home holds first-ever Pride parade

  Residents of Rosewood Retirement Residence held the home's first-ever pride parade.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2021
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• Kingston retirement residents give back to first responders, front-line workers

  Residents at a Kingston, Ont., retirement home have found their own way of saying thanks to first responders and front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  May 25, 2021