May 11, 2022
Unionville Home Society is seeking a Clinician – Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist
ORGANIZATION New Unionville Home Society (NUHS) is a not-for-profit charitable organization located in Unionville that has provided leadership in service to seniors since 1967. New Unionville Home Society and its affiliate corporations operate a…
April 1, 2022
sfcare in Pandemic Times Mar 2022 – senior-friendly approach to care reduces incidence of delirium
New research shows a senior-friendly approach to care reduces incidence of delirium. Learn more in our March 2022 newsletter.
February 11, 2022
sfcare in Pandemic Times Feb 2022 – what does a senior-friendly greeting look like?
When you are surrounded by constant change, remember that a senior friendly greeting is within your control. See what this greeting looks like in practice, in our Feb 2022 newsletter.
February 2, 2022
North York General Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner
IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything…
December 20, 2021
sfcare in Pandemic Times Nov 2021 – re-igniting commitment to sfCare
It's time to re-ignite our individual and collective commitment to sfCare! The development of the sfCare Framework has undergone scientific peer-review and is published here: Guidance for hospital and community-based health services for older…
December 19, 2021
Strategic Plan 2020-2023
Learn about our strategic priorities. Click here to read our strategic plan for 2020-2023.
October 20, 2021
sfcare in Pandemic Times – October 2021
Tips on preventing harm, and upcoming education sessions. Learn more in our October 2021 newsletter.
September 21, 2021
sfcare in Pandemic Times – September 2021
The 5-min refresh, the solution to foggy visors, and many upcoming education sessions. Learn more in our September 2021 newsletter.
June 29, 2021
sfcare in Pandemic Times – June 2021
How to achieve quick wins when implementing Ontario’s Delirium Quality Standard. Learn more about this new resource in our June 2021 newsletter.
April 9, 2021
Have you joined our Community of Practice for GTA Ontario Health Teams?
The greater Toronto area (GTA) Ontario Health Teams (OHT) Community of Practice (CoP) on Senior Friendly Care meets on a bi-monthly basis. The CoP is hosted by our talented team here at the RGP of Toronto. Representatives from OHTs in the GTA who…
March 30, 2021
sfcare in Pandemic Times – March 2021
5 things you can do right now to improve delirium prevention in your practice or organization. Find these tips and new resources in our March 2021 newsletter.
March 17, 2021
New Quality Standard on Delirium from Ontario Health – Now Available!
Delirium is often a complication of respiratory illnesses, such as pneumonia, in older adults. Early studies indicate between 20% and 30% of people with COVID-19 will present with or develop delirium or mental status changes during hospitalization.……
January 26, 2021
sfcare in Pandemic Times – Jan 2021
Are you prepared for COVID-19 vaccination conversations? The PGLO's new slide deck for clinicians has ready-to-use, evidence-based answers to common COVID-19 vaccination questions. Find this, and other new resources in our January 2021 newsletter.…
January 18, 2021
Supporting physical activity during COVID-19 lock-downs
Our Stretch, Lift, or Tap (SLoT) program can help home-bound older adults with frailty “SLoT” more movement into their daily activities! Please help us recruit older adults to participate in this research by distributing this one-page info flyer…
December 18, 2020
sfcare in Pandemic Times – Dec 2020
Learn how to turn a ho-hum hello into a delirium prevention, trust-building, senior friendly powerhouse in our December 2020 newsletter.
November 26, 2020
sfcare in Pandemic Times – Nov 2020
Finding opportunities for you and those you provide care for to move more each day in our November 2020 newsletter.
November 20, 2020
E-learning For Clinicians
NEW - introductory-level senior friendly care (sfCare) Learning Series for clinicians (delirium, loneliness, mobilization, nutrition, pain, polypharmacy, and urinary incontinence) in an e-learning format Each learning module includes: presentation…
November 2, 2020
sfcare in Pandemic Times – Oct 2020
Learn how to perfect your "mask voice" in our October 2020 newsletter.
September 15, 2020
sfcare in Pandemic Times – Sept 2020
How do you maintain human connection through personal protective equipment and virtual visits? See our 2 top tips in our September 2020 newsletter.
September 15, 2020
9 NEW LANGUAGES AVAILABLE for The Delirium Prevention Poster
Delirium prevention poster now available in 15 languages! Our delirium prevention poster has gained popularity across the province, and world-wide. This print-ready infographic highlights 6 proven strategies to prevent delirium in older adults. Now…
September 10, 2020
Support for Ontario Health Teams
Older adults living with frailty or at risk of frailty require a specialized, senior friendly approach to care across the healthcare continuum in order to meet their unique needs. We are pleased to offer support as a strategic partner for…
August 5, 2020
RGP sfCare COVID-19 Newsletter August 5, 2020
This week's newsletter features tools to help seniors engage in virtual care, and a series of 3 webinars for healthcare workers on COVID-19 self care strategies. Access the bulletin.
July 23, 2020
RGP sfCare COVID-19 Update July 23, 2020
Innovative tools for quality improvement including the Ontario Health Data Platform and the OnboardQi, which is a platform that provides organizations with toolkits for topic such as, Indigenous health and wellness, virtual care, acute respiratory…
July 8, 2020
RGP sfCare COVID-19 Update July 8, 2020
A federal policy brief has been released where experts in the LTC working group outline recommended steps to solving the workforce crisis in nursing homes. Also included in the bulletin are practical info-graphics on nutrition needs of patients…