The Local - a non-profit online magazine covering health and social issues in Toronto has developed a dashboard that brings together inspection reports for all LTC homes in Ontario, data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and monetary penalties. This is a very useful resource for families evaluating long-term care homes. It provides inspection reports dating back to 2018; the provincial government now only provides inspection reports for the previous 3 years. Here is...

The Ontario Association of Resident Councils, in consultation with residents, has developed a toolkit to "support and inspire collaboration between residents and LTC home leadership". It ensures that residents are true partners in shaping their homes. Click here to access the toolkit. OARC is offering a free webinar on February 18th, 2026 at 2 pm to introduce the toolkit. Click here to register for " Everything About Residents Involves Residents: An Introduction to OARC’s New Resident...

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.