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From co-op to care: a high school student’s volunteer experience in long-term care

Posted: 2024-10-10

We spoke with Emma, a high school student from the District School Board of Niagara who completed her co-op placement at Extendicare St. Catharines, and says, “This was one of the best choices I made in my high school year.”

What is Residents’ Council?

Posted: 2024-09-16

At every Extendicare long-term care home is a Residents’ Council where all residents are welcome to participate, share ideas, discuss concerns, be involved in their home and receive support.

Chipping in | Extendicare hosts 11th annual golf tournament to support the Alzheimer Society of Canada

Posted: 2024-08-29

Extendicare was pleased to welcome partners from across our network at Lionhead Golf Club and Conference Centre for the 11th annual charity golf tournament in support of the Alzheimer Society of Canada (ASC).

The summer student experience at Extendicare: Learning, networking, and long-lasting impact

Posted: 2024-08-29

Over the last few months, I have been a summer student on the Public Affairs team – one of eight university students who interned at Extendicare's head office in Markham, Ontario.

A unique Olympic experience for residents at Extendicare Columbia Forest

Posted: 2024-08-09

It has been an Olympics to remember for residents at Extendicare Columbia Forest, who have been experiencing the Paris Games in a unique way, from the comfort of their long-term care home in Waterloo.

In the news: local media feature new Living Classroom program for PSWs at Extendicare Timmins and Kirkland Lake

Posted: 2024-07-26

Northern Ontario media outlets, including Timmins Today and the North Bay Nugget, highlighted the recently announced expansion of the Living Classroom program at Extendicare Timmins and Kirkland Lake.

Extendicare homes hold Summer Menu Tasting event across the country

Posted: 2024-07-02

“It’s very important to maintain a positive experience for residents in the dining room,” says Kay, dietary manager at Extendicare Bayview in Toronto, ON. “One of the ways we can do that is by equipping residents with a variety of choices, so that food can be prepared in a way that makes our residents happy.”

Medix College and Extendicare join forces to implement Living Classroom program in Northern Ontario

Posted: 2024-06-19

In collaboration with Medix College, this fall, Extendicare’s long-term care homes in Kirkland Lake and Timmins will implement the Living Classroom program, offering students hands-on Personal Support Worker (PSW) education in long-term care home settings.

Media coverage highlights Extendicare Countryside’s grand opening

Posted: 2024-05-28

Local media outlets, including CTV Northern News and the Sudbury Star, were onsite to capture the joy and excitement as Extendicare Countryside celebrated its grand opening with residents, family members, staff, and government officials.

Home sweet home at Extendicare Countryside in Sudbury | The official opening ceremony celebration