Did you know that the Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County has a peer support group for caregivers of residents who live in long-term care or retirement homes? The monthly support group meetings covers topics related to caring for a loved one living in long term care or a retirement home, as well as general caring topics related to dementia. Click on image below to learn more about the program.

Watch this short video to learn more about the impact of person-centred care on residents, staff and families. Click on the image below to listen to stories from residents and staff.

Family Councils Ontario has created a step-by-step guide to help family and friends of LTC residents start a family council. The toolkit includes everything you need to create a family council, including practical resources, meeting templates and communication tips. Click here to access the toolkit.

The Perley Health with Andrew Fleck Children's Services will be opening one of Canada's first purpose-built intergenerational child-care...

Residents Councils are an important mandated component of Long-Term Care that gives a voice to the residents in each home. This week we...

" Despite decades of evidence, long-term care remains underfunded, undervalued, and dangerously unprepared." This is a very good article...

Maxville Manor will be upgrading its 122 existing beds and adding 38 new beds with construction expected to be completed in 2027. The...

The Champlain Region Family Council Network has long advocated for person-centred care as the model of care across all long-term care...

Statistics Canada has just published a report entitled: " Staffing levels and expenses in Canadian long-term care facilities by ownership...

Worth a listen! Change LTC Now and the Council on Aging of Ottawa co-sponsored a webinar on June 11 about Providence Living in Comox, BC,...

The Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care (CLRI) have produced a series of free on-line courses designed for...

Family Councils Ontario is still collecting feedback to determine the extent of interest for a print version of their recently created...

Congratulations to Granite Ridge Family Council on being receiving the Outstanding Family Council Award at the recent 2025 Family Council...

Upcoming Webinar! Your medications, your choice: making informed decisions about medications in long-term care The Ontario Association of...

Family Councils Ontario’s annual conference, happening  June 11–12, 2025  at the Hamilton Waterfront Conference Centre and online! This...

Click on the image above to read articles on pain management, falls preventions and wound care.

Did you know that the Ontario Caregiver Organization has a helpline that can support you in your caregiving role by providing information...

The Forget for a Moment Foundation has generously donated beautiful planter boxes to 21 long-term care homes in our region through their...

Family Councils Ontario has prepared a comprehensive guide to help families and future residents understand the complex process of...

Register for a October 23rd webinar (12 noon - 1 pm) sponsored by Family Councils Ontario and CARP (Canadian Association of Retired...