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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...
Feb 17


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...
Nov 4, 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 20, 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...
Oct 20, 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,...
Apr 2, 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 13, 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...
Feb 1, 2024


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...
Dec 13, 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...
Oct 17, 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...
Sep 15, 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 30, 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...
Jun 29, 2023


New primer on Person-Centred Care
Visit our new page about person-centred care with links to webinars and websites of interest.
May 11, 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 20, 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 20, 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...
Apr 10, 2023


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