AdvantAge Ontario - Advancing Senior Care

Legislation introduced during the pandemic has led to a troubling trend for Ontario’s approximately 100 cultural #LTC homes: culturally inappropriate admissions. TVO is tackling the issue tonight on The Agenda at 8:00 pm. Tonight's panel includes Aleksandra Grzeszczuk Aleksandra Grzeszczuk, Allan Meiusi, Dr. Samir Sinha, and Dr. Steven Harrison. #onpoli

This morning, CEO Lisa Levin was pleased to participate on a panel of senior leaders led by Donna Duncan, CEO of OLTCA, to discuss "Better Care for Our Aging Population Is a Collective Responsibility." The presentation was part of the Longwoods Breakfast Series. Lisa discussed the need for robust community support services and supportive housing for older adults in Ontario. Also on the panel were Amy Coupal, CEO, Ontario Caregiver Organization; Kelly Kay, Executive Director, Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario; Melissa Prokopy, VP, Policy and Advocacy, Ontario Hospital Association; Deborah Simon, CEO, Ontario Community Support Association; Camille Quenneville, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Assoication, Ontario; Deepy Sur, CEO, Ontario College of Family Physicians and Susan D. VanderBent, CEO, Home Care Ontario.

Great turnout at our LTC Inspections Workshop this morning! The full-day training will cover a range of important topics, including infection prevention and control (IPAC), quality improvement (QI), inspection dynamics, inspector powers, and more. A big thank you to Maxwell Management Group Ltd. for supporting this event! Lisa Levin

AdvantAge Ontario continues to urge government to equalize wages within the health system to help province meet targets. See @CityNews Media today: https://lnkd.in/gjGUqnrq #onpoli DOUG FORD Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, MPP Lisa Levin

Pleased to be hosting annual seniors' housing forum to celebrate and profile the innovation and dedication of NFP sector to meet growing needs on #NationalHousingDay! Thank you to all our guest speakers and to Greenhouse Marketing for sponsoring the event. @LisaLevin1 @PaulCalandra @NatKusendova @fordnation #onpoli

Today is #LTCAwarenessDay, a day to raise awareness about long-term care and connect community members who are dedicated to supporting our aging population. #LTCneedsfriendseverywhere @LisaLevin1 @CF_ontario

Government action on our longstanding advocacy around declining cultural LTC home admissions is much appreciated and needed says @LisaLevin1 See media today @TorontoStar https://lnkd.in/gqEamdnP @CBCNews https://lnkd.in/gyH346dH @allisonjones_cp @NatKusendova #onpoli

As baby boomers age, Canada is undergoing a profound demographic shift that will have significant effect across the healthcare system. On the next Longwoods Breakfast on November 28, join us as leaders from Ontario’s long-term care, mental health, home and community care, caregiving, primary care, geriatric care and hospital sectors discuss “Better Care for Our Aging Population Is a Collective Responsibility”. Featuring: • Donna Duncan, CEO, Ontario Long Term Care Association (moderator) • Amy Coupal, CEO, Ontario Caregiver Organization • Kelly Kay, Executive Director, Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario • Lisa Levin, CEO, AdvantAge Ontario • Melissa Prokopy, VP, Policy and Advocacy, Ontario Hospital Association • Deborah Simon, CEO, Ontario Community Support Association • Camille Quenneville, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario • Deepy Sur, CEO, Ontario College of Family Physicians • Susan D. VanderBent, CEO, Home Care Ontario This panel will delve into innovative solutions and partnerships that can ease the impact on our healthcare system. Together, we can create a brighter, healthier future for Ontario’s seniors. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eTUFDQe

Congratulations to member Golden Manor and the City of Timmins on yesterday's beam-topping ceremony! Their new 192-bed home will replace the current 177-bed facility, offering more space and improved accessibility. The ceremony marked the completion of the structural phase of their new state-of-the-art #LTC project, which will enhance care and quality of life for the #Timmins senior community. We look forward to seeing Golden Manor's new chapter unfold! https://lnkd.in/ge9Dtigs Lisa Levin

At Convention 2025, we will host an #AI Showcase to feature innovations that are shaping the future of #seniorcare. We are now accepting submissions from companies, innovation centres, incubators, accelerators, and organizations to feature AI products at the Showcase. If you have an AI innovation you wish to show, please complete this submission form by November 22, 2024. https://lnkd.in/g4DvJ43e All entries will be evaluated by a committee of AdvantAge Ontario staff and members, and successful entrants will be notified in December. LisaL