Tag: Long-term care
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China’s Youth Retirement Homes: Emerging Industry or Fad?
Introduction: A Novel Concept in Care and Housing Post-pandemic shifts in work, family dynamics, and urban living have sparked a new debate about how societies care for their people at different life stages. In China, and more recently in Malaysia, a new model of housing and care has emerged: youth retirement homes. These facilities, marketed…
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Interior Health Outbreaks in LTC Facilities Declared
Four Outbreaks Declared at Interior Health Long-Term Care Facilities Interior Health (IH) has announced influenza A respiratory infection outbreaks at four long-term care facilities. The initial notice detailed that Bastion Place in Salmon Arm declared an outbreak in Unit 1 on December 31, signaling the start of what IH describes as a period of heightened…
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Interior Health Declares Influenza Outbreaks at Four Long-Term Care Facilities
Four Outbreaks Declared Across Interior Health Long-Term Care Facilities Interior Health (IH) has issued outbreak warnings at four long-term care facilities following confirmed cases of respiratory illness. While IH has not released detailed patient counts for each site, the agency confirms that multiple facilities are experiencing influenza activity that meets the criteria for an outbreak.…
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Toronto long-term care home redesign prioritizes COVID-19 lessons beyond provincial standards
Rebuilding with lessons learned from COVID-19 A downtown Toronto long-term care home is undergoing a comprehensive redesign that puts lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic at the forefront. The project aims to move beyond existing provincial standards, addressing gaps revealed during the crisis while maintaining a practical focus on safety, dignity, and quality of life for…
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Redesigning Toronto’s Long-Term Care: Lessons from COVID-19 Shape a Safer Future
Rebuilding with Purpose: A Downtown Toronto LTC Redesign In downtown Toronto, a long-term care home is undergoing a thoughtful redesign that places lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic at the center of its new plan. The project aims to improve safety, flexibility, and the well-being of residents, staff, and visitors by going beyond current provincial…
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Toronto Long-Term Care Home Redesigns with COVID-19 Lessons in Mind
Rebuilding with Purpose: A Toronto Care Home Reimagines the Living Space In downtown Toronto, a long-term care home is taking a bold step beyond provincial norms by reimagining its layout and operations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The project aims to harden resilience against future outbreaks while preserving dignity and quality of life for…
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Inside a BC dementia village that researchers hope could reshape long-term care
A new model for care In British Columbia, a bold experiment aims to rewrite the script for long-term care. A purpose-built dementia village is designed not as a hospital-like facility but as a small, walkable community where residents with memory loss can live with dignity, autonomy, and meaningful daily routines. Researchers, caregivers, and residents are…
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Inside a B.C. dementia village: a bold experiment reshaping long-term care
Behind the walls of a testbed village In British Columbia, researchers are testing a bold idea: a dementia village designed to blur the lines between living and caregiving. This community approach to long-term care seeks to recreate the routines, safety, and social engagement of everyday life while providing targeted support for people with dementia and…
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Inside BC Dementia Village: A New Model for Care
Introduction: A bold experiment in long-term care In British Columbia, researchers and care providers are piloting a concept that could redefine how society treats dementia: a dedicated village where daily life mirrors real-world living, and care is woven into every routine. The aim isn’t to erase memory loss but to support autonomy, safety, and dignity…
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Poor Sleep in Seniors Linked to Health Risks in Care Homes
Overview: Sleep problems affect one in five long-term care residents Sleep disturbances are a common issue in long-term care facilities, impacting more than 20% of residents. An international study led by researchers at the University of Waterloo analyzed health records from over 21,000 residents aged 65 and older across 228 long-term care homes in New…