A new approach to caring for seniors with dementia, Community Paramedicine, and a new class of PSWs

A new approach to caring for seniors with dementia, Community Paramedicine helping seniors stay out of the hospital, and a new class of PSW graduates. It's May 24, 2024, this is the week in elder care news.

A new approach to long-term care for seniors with dementia

A new long-term care home has opened in Châteauguay, Quebec, that is using a 'small household' model to care for residents. Each of the 10 small households have 12 residents that share a large communal space and kitchen, which makes it welcoming for family and friends to visit, and even cook a meal together. Families say it feels welcoming, and they notice their loved ones feel cared for - not pushed aside. 46 long-term care homes like this have been planned for Quebec.

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Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program is helping keep seniors out of the hospital

Sudbury’s community services committee says the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program has reduced emergency department visits by 24%. Last year Community Paramedicine attended to 975 calls, and of those calls there were 700 instances where residents were able to avoid going to the hospital. The program is helping keep seniors out of the hospital who don't need to be there, and saving the healthcare system money.

HERE is a link to the full story.

165 new PSWs graduate from Fanshawe College

Fanshawe College said it graduated 165 students in the winter term. Many of the new PSWs will be working in retirement homes and long-term care, and we want to take a moment to celebrate them, and wish them a long and fulfilling career.

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