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A life well lived: Lorne celebrates 102 years on Canada Day

When fireworks light the night sky on July 1, they will mark more than Canada’s birthday. It’s also a time to celebrate one of Canada’s birthday twins (those who share the same birthday) and Extendicare Lakeland Village resident, Lorne Thurston. This year’s milestone is special as Lorne turns 102 years old. continue

More than movement: a Physiotherapist’s experience in long-term care

When you think of physiotherapy, you might picture athletes recovering from injury or post-surgical patients regaining strength. But for one physiotherapist, the most transformative work happens in a quieter place: long-term care. continue

Brittany’s story: Walking to remember Gramma and to support Alzheimer’s awareness

Extendicare Maple View in Sault St. Marie, Ont., is among Extendicare long-term care homes that are holding local walks and events in support of the Alzheimer Society of Canada. “This Walk is very important to me, not only as a team member supporting our home’s residents, but because my grandmother had Alzheimer's and was a resident here at Maple View,” says Brittany. continue

The benefits of walking: Making every step count in more ways than one for Alzheimer’s and dementia

Each day in May, when the weather is on their side, team members and residents at Extendicare Port Hope, near Colborne, Ontario, gear up for a daily walk as part of a step challenge at their long-term care home to support the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada. continue

Extendicare communities walk and roll in support of the Alzheimer Society of Canada

With the impact of dementia close to our hearts, Extendicare continues to strengthen our partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Our teams are inspired to participate and walk in support of a cause that we profoundly care about. continue

Shantel inspires pride among Personal Support Workers at Countryside

Driven by her love for residents and informed by decades of experience in long-term care, Shantel is leading an effort to inspire pride and improve care among Extendicare Countryside’s team of Personal Support Workers (PSWs). continue