RE: Long-Term Care Commission As part of the new mandate of the ‘announced’ Commission on Long-Term Care, the COA strongly implores the Ontario government not…
Many LTC homes lack the capacity and resources to deal with serious public health emergencies, let alone one as significant as COVID-19. Several critical factors…
Soon after attending a Council on Aging seminar titled Shifting Gears, organized by the Ottawa Seniors Transportation Committee (OSTC) in 2014, Louise joined this active…
The long-standing problem of a critical shortage of staff in LTC was exacerbated by the pandemic. Short-term measures have been initiated. Frontline staff have seen…
Role in LTC Response to COVID-19 The City operates four long-term care homes: Carleton Lodge Centre d’accueil Champlain Garry J. Armstrong Peter D. Clark Ottawa…
Health Canada is engaged in research and policy analysis on long-term facilities-based care issues including: population aging models of facilities-based care quality of care and…
General Resources Advocacy Centre for the Elderly, Long-Term Care Homes Family Councils Ontario Ontario Association of Residents’ Councils (OARC) Ontario Caregiver Organization COVID-19…
A summary of the five changes needed right now to reduce the risk of COVID-19 to seniors living in Ottawa’s 28 LTC homes.
The COA gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Ontario and the City of Ottawa.
