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Dr. Irene Tuttle wins hearts, minds, and the Ontario Long-Term Care Clinicians (OLTCC) Physician of the Year Award

Posted: 2024-12-19

It’s clear from the moment you meet Dr. Irene Tuttle, Medical Director at Extendicare Hamilton, there is something special about her.

Strengthening long-term care capacity in Port Stanley, ON | Extendicare begins construction on new long-term care home

Posted: 2024-12-16

Residents, family members, and team members from Extendicare Port Stanley were thrilled to gather with leaders from Extendicare and local government officials to mark the beginning of construction on their brand-new home.

Building the future of seniors’ care | Extendicare breaks ground on a new long-term care home in St. Catharines, ON

Posted: 2024-11-22

A new chapter for Extendicare St. Catharines has begun with the official groundbreaking ceremony for a new, 256-bed long-term care home in the Niagara region.

OLTCA Day of Engagement

Posted: 2024-11-14

Homes across Extendicare’s network were pleased to participate in the Ontario Long-Term Care Association’s (OLTCA) first Community Day of Engagement on September 13, 2024. Residents and team members across the province welcomed their local MPPs, MPs, and Mayors for an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible work that goes on in long-term care homes every day.

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.