Libra Senior Care

Having an advocate for our vulnerable loved ones in long term care is more important now than ever.

Patients are sicker, staffing is lower than rest of Canada at local long-term care homes: report Saying good morning to residents at the long-term care home where she works used to be part of Bonnie Soucie’s daily routine.

Would you like to have an impact on how patient and senior care is delivered in Ontario? The province is looking for volunteers for its new Advisory Council.

Patient and Family Advisory Council - Public Information - MOHLTC Ontario is establishing a Patient and Family Advisory Council to advise government on health priorities that have an impact on patient care and patient experiences in Ontario.

Not sure about you, but I don't feel much different on the inside than when I was 25. Our clients, who are in their late 80's and 90's say that they don't feel much different than 25 on the inside either!! Food for thought...especially since tomorrow is National Seniors Day. Isn't it great that it falls on the weekend? What are you doing to celebrate? - Lisa

Dr. Jane Philpott (Minister of Health) - "Six out of 10 Canadians die in hospital even though most would prefer to die at home." - conference.

Quality palliative care at home allows loved ones to spend their final days in the homes they love. Our experienced team can help.

Your opinion matters!
The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care is looking for feedback for its Dementia Strategy, to be released in 2017. I was invited to attend a stakeholder round-table with provincial officials in the Spring and their enthusiasm for this project was very encouraging.

If you are a family caregiver or work with individuals who have dementia, your insights are very important. There's great background information, as well as instructions on how to participate in the online survey or how to send comments by email at https://www.ontario.ca/page/dementia-strategy-consultation.

Dementia Strategy consultation Share your feedback, experiences and ideas to help us develop a dementia strategy for Ontario. Your feedback will be considered by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to inform a new strategy that ensures people living with dementia and their care partners have the information and supports the...

Check out the "Thinking of You" video posted on the official website for National Seniors Day. It was filmed right here in Ottawa! How has a senior influenced your life? - Lisa

National Seniors Day - Seniors Information on the National Seniors Day.

Great turnout for Hospice Care Ottawa's AGM tonight. And great news about expanding palliative and outreach services for francophones.
A huge thanks to the dedicated staff and volunteers who provide crucial support for palliative individuals and their families. Keep up the great work!

We had the honour of attending a luncheon on the weekend to celebrate the life of a longtime client who had passed away two weeks ago. This "feast" is part of Hindu tradition and generally follows the funeral by 12 or 13 days. So wonderful to see how the family had begun the healing process and to be part of a very special cultural tradition. - Lisa

Even in the best hospitals, professional advocates can improve the care for vulnerable patients and their families.

'It broke my heart': Widow wants answers about why more wasn't done to ease husband's suffering When James McKinlay was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer this summer, the 68-year-old avid cyclist and kayaker accepted the devastating news with characteristic calm. “We are all going to go som…

This is a great first step forward. We've known for years that seniors are healthier and happier in their own homes, not in hospital or long term care beds.

Ontario Investing An Additional $100 Million This Year in Home and Community Care Ontario is investing approximately $100 million this year to enhance support for home care clients with high needs and their caregivers.