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Feb 17
Check out the special edition from Perley Health Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care
Click on the image above to read articles on pain management, falls preventions and wound care.

Feb 17
Ontario Votes: questions for candidates
The following questions about LTC have been sent to candidates in the Champlain Region. Please feel free to use them at all-candidates...

Feb 17
Caregiver resources
Did you know that the Ontario Caregiver Organization has a helpline that can support you in your caregiving role by providing information...

Nov 4, 2024
Planter boxes donated to LTC homes in our region
The Forget for a Moment Foundation has generously donated beautiful planter boxes to 21 long-term care homes in our region through their...

Oct 20, 2024
FCO publishes new LTC navigation guide
Family Councils Ontario has prepared a comprehensive guide to help families and future residents understand the complex process of...

Oct 20, 2024
Person-Centred Care: Eden Alternative
Register for a October 23rd webinar (12 noon - 1 pm) sponsored by Family Councils Ontario and CARP (Canadian Association of Retired...


Oct 19, 2024
CRFCN Supports Bill 121
The CRFCN submitted comments on Bill 121 to the Standing Committee on Social Policy on October 10th, 2024 in support of the development...

Apr 1, 2024
Learn about the Office of the Ontario Patient Ombudsman
On April 11, 12 - 1 pm, the Ontario Caregiver Organization is presenting a webinar on the role of the Patient Ombudsman. Craig Thompson,...

Feb 13, 2024
CRFCN makes recommendations during 2024 pre-budget consultations
Grace Welch, the Chair of the Champlain Region Family Council Network, appeared before the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic...


Feb 13, 2024
Author event on February 29th
Dr. Susan Braedley, with Dr. Pat Armstrong, has edited a new book entitled "Care Homes in a Turbulent Era: Do They have a Future?"...

Feb 1, 2024
New report available from the Royal Society of Canada
Well-respected researchers in LTC have updated their 2020 publication "Restoring Trust: COVID-19 and the Future of Long-Term Care" with...

Dec 13, 2023
Auditor General's Report on LTC released
The report, released on December 6, 2023 notes that "We found that long-term care homes lack some critical resources and programs to...

Oct 16, 2023
Ottawa Public Health guidance to reduce spread of respiratory disease
In a letter to families, Dr. Etches has shared important information to help reduce the spread of respiratory illness, prevent severe...

Sep 14, 2023
Ombudsman Report on Inspections Released
On September 7, 2023, the Ontario Ombudsman, Paul Dubé, released the results of his investigation of Ontario LTC's inspection and...

Jun 30, 2023
New report from the National Institute on Aging
This report reflects the preferences of Canadians for long-term care including more support to Age in the Right Place. The report...

Jun 28, 2023
MLTC changes mask mandates and other protocols in LTC
The Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) has announced significant changes to COVID-19 response measures in LTC homes including changes to...


May 10, 2023
New primer on Person-Centred Care
Visit our new page about person-centred care with links to webinars and websites of interest.


Apr 19, 2023
Update to the Residents' Bill of Rights
CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario) has recently updated information about the rights of residents living in long-term care homes....

Apr 19, 2023
MLTC Update on LTC Regulations: recording and links
Family Councils Ontario partnered with the Ministry of Long-Term Care to host a webinar on April 17, 2023 to explain the changes to the...


Apr 9, 2023
OCO creates Essential Caregiver Hub
The Ontario Caregiver Organization has created an essential caregiver hub to help hospitals and long-term care homes plan, implement or...

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