Welcome to the Family Councils' Program (FCP) Website. FCP offers free
information resources, consultation services, networking support and
training opportunities - to help you start, strengthen and sustain your
Council.
A Family Council is an organized, self-led, self-determining, democratic
group composed of family and friends of the residents of long term care
homes.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
The Family Councils' Program Fall/Winter 2010 newsletter is now available on our website. It is full of news, stories and resources from and about Family Councils. You can download, view, and print it (if desired)! And of course, please share it with your Family Council contacts and others!
To download the newsletter in PDF format, choose "FCP Resources" from the menu on the left, then select "Print newsletter archives".
Happy reading!
Posted by Samantha @ 01:30 PM EST
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Hello Family Council contacts!
The Ontario Health Quality Council (OHQC) has recently launched the Long-Term Care reporting site. Read the message from OHQC below.
On Friday, January 22nd, the Ontario Health Quality Council (OHQC) launched the Long-Term Care Reporting site at www.ohqc.ca
This site provides information on key areas where long-term care homes are measuring quality. It features:
- Provincial averages for 33 indicators of quality in long-term care, such as the percentage of residents with recent unintended weight loss.
- Individual results for over 70 homes related to falls, incontinence and pressure ulcers.
The site is a prototype and is in its first phase of development because information is not available on all homes yet. At this time, its main purpose is to encourage residents, families and staff in homes to discuss this information together and work cooperatively on ideas to support quality improvement. To that end, the site includes some suggested questions for residents and families (see Questions for Residents and Families to Ask).
The goal is to develop the site into a resource that people who are considering long-term care for themselves or a loved one can use as one of many resources available to them when choosing a home. It is anticipated that all homes will be reporting their results at an individual home level on a broad range of indicators by the end of 2011.
We would invite you to peruse the site and to provide feedback to the OHQC through the survey that is available on the website at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=B8GkNaesqi6Jaij0UP_2baRg_3d_3d
The Family Councils' Program's contribution has been acknowledged on the site in About the Site.
We will continue to work closely with the OHQC on the ongoing development of the Long-Term Care Reporting Site and to provide you with information on new developments.
Posted by Samantha @ 04:08 PM EST
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Baycrest has released a free online resource ($10 + shipping for a hard copy) to help families and other visitors learn new ways of communicating and interacting with an elderly loved one who has Alzheimer's or other dementia.
Click here to visit the Baycrest site and download the PDF version of the guide book or order a hard copy
The guide book was also featured in a news article on HealthZone. Click here to read the article
Posted by Samantha @ 10:14 AM EST
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
January is Alzheimer Awareness Month! Visit the Alzheimer Society's website to learn more about the awareness campaign and what you can do. Alzheimer Society Awareness Month Campaign
Visit the Family Councils' Program Discussion Forums to share and discuss how your Family Council is participating in the Awareness Campaign and any other stories from your Council about Alzheimer's and related dementias. Click 'Discussion Forums' on the menu on the left to start sharing!
Posted by Samantha @ 02:05 PM EST
Monday, January 11, 2010
The Alzheimer Society of Canada has released a report titled 'Rising Tide: the Impact of Dementia on Canadian Society.' This report explores the health and economic impacts of dementia over the next 30 years, the possible intervention scenarios and their effects, reviews policy options and makes recommendations.
Click here to access the report on the Alzheimer Canada website
Posted by Samantha @ 01:02 PM EST
Monday, November 2, 2009
This is a reminder that the deadline for the Family Councils' Program Winter 2010 newsletter is quickly approaching. The deadline for submissions is November 16th 2009. The goal is to make it your newsletter, and we invite all Family Council members to submit articles.
The theme for this edition of the Family Councils’ Program newsletter is “humour and fun.” We are looking for articles (200-350 words) that focus on ways that your Family Council and Long-Term Care Home promote, honour or focus on humour and fun. Examples include fun activities or programs, initiatives that include humour, or everyday examples of fun and humour. Does your Council have a story to share? Contact the Family Councils’ Program Resource Coordinator for details and to submit your article!
We also welcome short articles (100-250 words) about your Council’s recent activities or projects, educational pieces, jokes or inspirational quotes.
For more information contact the Family Councils’ Program resource coordinator by email (fcpresource@selfhelp.on.ca) or phone 416-487-4355, toll-free 1-888-283-8806.
Posted by Samantha @ 10:19 AM EST
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Concerned Friends, a partner agency of the Family Councils' Program, will be holding their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday November 5th 2009 in Toronto. For more information, choose "Community & government news" from the menu on the left.
Visit the Concerned Friends website for additional information about the AGM and the organization.
Concerned Friends of Ontario Citizens in Care Facilities
Posted by Samantha @ 01:26 PM EST
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
A New BP Blogger has been released. The 'Myth Busting: Wound Issue' and more information about BP Bloggers can be found by selecting 'Other Resources' from the menu on the left. Happy Reading!
Posted by Samantha @ 10:04 AM EST
Monday, September 21, 2009
The Family Councils' Program Summer 2009 newsletter is now available on our website. It is full of news, stories and resources from and about Family Councils. You can download, view, and print it (if desired)! And of course, please share it with your Family Council contacts and others!
To download the newsletter in PDF format, choose "FCP Resources" from the menu on the left, then select "Print newsletter archives".
Happy reading!
Posted by Samantha @ 09:05 AM EST
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
The second part of the public consultations regarding the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 are being held. There is a 30 day window for public input to the regulations. While this is very short we hope that all Family Councils will have a chance to look at the regulations and give input.
To read the Notice of Proposed Part 2 Initial Draft Regulation, view the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 and the Summary and Proposed Part 2 Initial Draft Regulations, click on this link: Proposed Part 2 Initial Draft Regulations for Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007
Read more in the 'Community and government news' section of the FCP website. Select 'Community and government news' from the menu on the left.
If you have any questions regarding this please do not hesitate to contact us.
Posted by Samantha @ 10:51 AM EST
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
The Family Councils' Program is working on revising and updating resources and are inviting submissions of photographs for use in the revised items. We are looking for photographs of Family Council meetings, events and activities.
For more information or to submit your photograph, contact Samantha Peck, FCP Resource Coordinator, by phone 416-487-4355, toll-free 1-888-283-8806, or email fcpresource@selhelp.on.ca
Posted by Samantha @ 10:53 AM EST
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The Ontario Health Quality Council has released a supplementary report on Long-Term Care quality.
To view the report, select 'Community and government news' from the menu on the left. If you have any questions, please contact the FCP Resource Coordinator (email: fcpresource@selfhelp.on.ca or phone: 1-888-283-8806).
Posted by Samantha @ 09:34 AM EST
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
The Ontario Health Quality Council's 2009 report on Ontario’s health system report, Q Monitor, was recently released and includes information about Long-Term Care.
To read more about the Ontario Health Quality Council and view the report, select 'Community and government news' from the menu on the left. If you have any questions, please contact the FCP Resource Coordinator (email: fcpresource@selfhelp.on.ca or phone: 1-88-283-8806).
Posted by Samantha @ 09:52 AM EST
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
A New BP Blogger has been released. The 'Myth Busting: Sleep Care Issue' and more information about BP Bloggers can be found by selecting 'Other Resources' from the menu on the left. Happy Reading!
Posted by Samantha @ 10:01 AM EST
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
June is Seniors' Month and June 2009 is the 25th anniversary of Seniors' Month in Ontario.
For more information follow this link:
Ontario Seniors' Month information
Posted by Samantha @ 10:10 AM EST
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Public consultations are being held regarding the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007. There is a 30 day window for public input to the regulations. While this is very short we hope that all Family Councils will have a chance to look at the regulations and give input.
To read the Notice of Proposed Part 1 Initial Draft Regulation, view the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 and the Summary and Proposed Part 1 Initial Draft Regulations, click on this link: Proposed Part 1 Initial Draft Regulations for Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007
If you have any questions regarding this please do not hesitate to contact us.
Posted by Samantha @ 09:42 AM EST
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
This is a reminder that the deadline for the Family Councils' Program Summer 2009 newsletter is quickly approaching. The new deadline is May 15th 2009. The goal is to make it your newsletter, and we invite all Family Council members to submit articles.
The theme for this edition of the Family Councils’ Program newsletter is “creative partnerships and relationships.” We are looking for articles (200-350 words) that focus on a positive and creative partnership or relationship that your Council has with a group/individual in your Home or community. Examples include local schools, churches or religious groups, a department or volunteers in your Home, an educational or music group and so on. Does your Council have a creative partnership to share? Contact the resource coordinator for details and to submit your article!
We also welcome short articles (100-250 words) about your Council’s recent activities or projects, educational pieces, jokes or inspirational quotes.
For more information contact the Family Councils’ Program resource coordinator by email (fcpresource@selfhelp.on.ca) or phone 416-487-4355, toll-free 1-888-283-8806.
Posted by Samantha @ 02:29 PM EST
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
New sections have been added to the Family Councils' Program website!
More and more Family Councils are creating their own websites and now Councils can request to have their website link available on the Family Councils' Program website. To view the link that is already available, choose "Local Council Documents" from the menu on the left, then select "Family Council Websites and links". If your Family Council has created a website and would like to have the link posted on the Family Councils website, please contact the Resource Coordinator, Samantha Peck, by email (fcpresource@selfhelp.on.ca) or phone (416-487-4355, toll-free 1-888-283-8806) for details!
As well, the Family Councils' Program Introductory film is now available on this website. The Family Councils' Program Introductory DVD provides information about what a Family Council is, stories about family members and staff, outlines the positive benefits of having a Family Council in your Home, and much more! It is a valuable resource for any Family Council!
To view or download this film, choose "FCP Resources" from the menu on the left, then select "Videos and Other Media."
Copies are also available from the Family Councils' Program office. Contact the Resource Coordinator at fcpresource@selfhelp.on.ca, or by phone at 416-487-4355, toll-free 1-888-283-8806 to inquire about obtaining a copy.
Posted by Samantha @ 11:30 AM EST
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
A New BP Blogger has been released. The 'Myth Busting: Dementia Care' issue and more information about BP Bloggers can be found by selecting 'Other Resources' from the menu on the left. Happy Reading!
Posted by Samantha @ 04:14 PM EST
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Self Help Resource Centre (a partner with Concerned Friends in delivering the Family Councils' Program) is pleased to announce that Kelly Potvin will be the new Executive Director at Self Help Resource Centre effective, April 1, 2009.
Kelly has demonstrated expertise in program development and operations, strategic and operational planning, mediation and conflict resolution and management of finance/budgets. She comes with a strong background in community development and has used those skills to build and lead teams, and to promote and foster partnerships which enhance programs and drive organizations. Her successes also include grant proposal funding and the management of change in staff teams and organizations.
Kelly has spent most of her career working in the Community Mental Health sector, with the last eight years in a management capacity. Kelly was recently employed at Reconnect Health Services. Prior to that, she worked at Houselink Community Homes, Sistering Drop-In for Women and Huronia Transition Homes. Most recently, Kelly was the Interim Director for the Ontario Early Years Centre at the Massey Centre for Women.
We look forward to Kelly’s strategic leadership and management working with the staff, board and partners of Self Help Resource Centre.
Posted by Samantha @ 01:25 PM EST
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Updated information about the RAI-MDS program is now available!
Community Care Information Management (previously known as the Continuing Care e-health) is the program that delivers Common Assessments and Business Systems projects across the long-term care, community mental health, CCACs and Community Support Services sectors by leveraging the leadership role of LHINs. Long-Term Care Homes Common Assessment Project (LTCH CAP) is one of the projects under this program’s umbrella and facilitates and supports the RAI-MDS program. The Connections newsletters features an article on LTCH CAP.
Also, the LTCH CAP submitted an article for the Winter 2009 edition of the Family Councils’ Program newsletter! To read the article and the rest of the newsletter, select “FCP Resources” from the menu on the left, then select “Print newsletter archives.”
To read a RAI-MDS 2.0 Implementation Update in PDF Format, the LTCH CAP Project Profile in PDF Format, and the Winter 2009 edition of Connections newsletter featuring an article on LTCH CAP in PDF Format, select “Community & Government News” from the menu on the left.
Posted by Samantha @ 04:02 PM EST
Monday, February 23, 2009
Toronto Long-Term Care Homes and Services has released a LGBT Toolkit titled Diversify Our Strength . This toolkit is designed to assist with Creating Culturally Competent Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Persons. To view the toolkit, click the link below to access the webpage and then click ‘View the Toolkit’ near the bottom of the page.
http://www.toronto.ca/ltc/lgbt_toolkit.htm
Posted by Samantha @ 10:19 AM EST
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
The Family Councils' Program Winter 2009 newsletter is now available on our website. It is full of news, stories and resources from and about Family Councils. You can download, view, and print it (if desired)! And of course, please share it with your Family Council contacts and others!
To download the newsletter in PDF format, choose "FCP Resources" from the menu on the left, then select "Print newsletter archives".
Happy reading!
Posted by Samantha @ 09:20 AM EST
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
A new website, ForgetfulNotForgtten.com, is a web community where Canadian Alzheimer's caregivers can connect, communicate and share experiences with other caregivers. This website provides information on Alzheimer's Disease, information for families and caregivers, discussion groups and more. To visit the website, click the link below.
http://www.forgetfulnotforgotten.com/
Posted by Samantha @ 09:03 AM EST
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
A New BP Blogger has been released. The 'Myth Busting: Heart Failure Issue' and more information about BP Bloggers can be found by selecting 'Other Resources' from the menu on the left.
Posted by Samantha @ 10:08 AM EST
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM ELECTIONS CANADA ABOUT THE NEW IDENTIFICATION RULES FOR VOTERS
A federal election will be held on Tuesday, October 14th. Last year, the Canada Elections Act was changed. To vote, electors must now prove their identity and address by providing:
One original piece of identification issued by a government or government agency containing their photo, name and address, such as a driver’s licence; or
Two original pieces of identification, authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada (listed on Elections Canada website). Both must show their name and one must include their address, such as a health card.
For electors living in Long-Term Care Homes, it may be a challenge to provide the necessary identification. They may not have it in their possession, or they may have a health card or hospital card, but not any identification that shows their current address.
Residents who do not have identification that proves their current address can use an Attestation of Residence (issued by the Long-Term Care Home). This form can be used to prove their address when they vote. Another piece of identification showing the resident’s name will also be required. If your loved one does not have any identification showing their current address, please inquire with the Long-Term Care Home about the Attestation of Residence Form.
Another option for residents is to be vouched for at the polling station by another elector who is already registered on the list of electors in the same polling division and who provides acceptable piece or pieces of identification. Both will be required to make a sworn statement. An elector cannot vouch for more than one person, and the person who has been vouched for cannot vouch for another elector.
For more Family Council information about the 2008 Federal Elections, please see the Family Councils' Program's Federal Election Resources guide; to download and view the guide, choose 'Community/Government News & Resources' from the menu on the left.
You can also contact Elections Canada office by visiting www.elections.ca or call Toll Free: 1-800-463-6868
Posted by Samantha @ 01:59 PM EST
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Nominations of Family Council members from across the province are welcome for three current openings on the Family Councils’ Program Advisory Committee. The mandate of the FCP Advisory Committee is to support and promote the goals and objectives of the Family Councils' Program.
The Committee's Terms of Reference state that there may be up to five Family Council members on the Committee. Other Committee members include representatives from Concerned Friends, The Self-Help Resource Centre, the Ontario Association of Residents' Councils, The Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors and The Ontario Long-Term Care Association. A representative from the Program's funding authority is an ex-officio committee member.
Advisory Committee members meet with FCP staff to share information, engage in discussion, provide advice and make recommendations to the Program.
Meetings are held in Toronto with Committee members outside Toronto participating via teleconference. Under the Terms of Reference, nominations for new members must be presented to the Advisory Committee for consideration.
For more information, please contact Phyllis Hymmen, Chair, FCP Family Advisory Committee at phymmen@rogers.com or any staff at the FCP office.
Posted by Samantha @ 11:00 AM EST
Thursday, August 21, 2008
The Results from the Family Council survey have been compiled into a document for planning and discussion purposes. The end result of this process is to have a plan with strategic directions that can guide the Regional Networks and the Program over the next three years. The document is rich in detail and the content speaks strongly of many issues that many Regions and Family Council members have raised as issues at regional meetings and to the program staff.
Planning is a process and there are many steps before we have a plan that has consensus and can be implemented. We hope that this document can be a tool to build the consensus and align all the work that family councils across the province are involved in .
The next steps in the process:
· We are posting this plan here on the website so that the regions and all who participated in the survey can begin to think about this document, discuss the material and how it pertains to their region.
· The regional chairs will meet together in the fall and discuss in detail the strategic directions brought forward in the document and begin to map out how these show up ( or not) in their regions and how it can help direct the work over the next year.
We encourage you to read this, discuss it and talk to your regional networks about it. Feel free to send us further comments and suggestions. Planning is a continuing process and we are in the beginning phase of the process and look forward to working with everyone on this important work.
To download and open this file, choose 'FCP Resources' from the menu on the left then select 'Reports.'
Lorraine Purdon
Network Coordinator
Family Councils’ Program
Posted by Samantha @ 10:25 AM EST
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care announced on August 19 2008 that they will be providing $23.3 million to support the creation of 873 personal support worker positions in long-term care homes. This will increase the average paid hours of direct daily care per resident to 3.26 hours this year of nursing, personal support and programming.
Click the link to read the full News Release
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/media/news_releases
/archives/nr_08/aug/nr_20080819.html
Posted by Samantha @ 10:27 AM EST
“Mutual Aid and Mental Health” is the theme for this year’s Self Help Awareness Week, running Sept. 22nd -Sept. 27th, 2008. Thousands of people have benefited from participating in self-help and mutual aid groups. To support self-help/mutual aid groups, the Ontario Self-Help Network (OSHNET) provides resources, consultation, and training across the province. In Ontario, you can reach us by calling toll free 1-888-283-8806 or by emailing oshnet@selfhelp.on.ca.
In Toronto, the week’s events include: an online introduction to starting a self-help group; our Annual General Meeting with guest speaker; a day-long training on Facilitating a Self-Help Group and a listing of other events as the information becomes available. In addition, meet the staff, check out our reference library, learn about our referrals to over 400 support groups in the GTA and pick up copies of our free materials. To find out more, call (416) 487-4355, toll-free 1-888-283-8806 or visit www.selfhelp.on.ca
Posted by Samantha @ 09:45 AM EST
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
The Family Councils' Program Summer 2008 newsletter is now available on our website. It is full of news, stories and resources from and about Family Councils. You can download, view, and print it (if desired)! And of course, please share it with your Family Council contacts and others!
To download the newsletter in PDF format, choose "FCP Resources" from the menu on the left, then select "Print newsletter archives".
Happy reading!
Posted by Samantha @ 11:11 AM EST
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
The Family Council Member survey is now closed. The Family Councils' Program thanks everyone who participated. The results of this survey will be compiled by an independent consultant who will identify emerging themes and issues. These issues will be used to plan future directions for the next two years. A corresponding implementation plan, that will guide the work of the Program and Networks, is expected to be developed in the fall of this year. Thanks again to everyone who submitted their feedback!
Posted by Gillian @ 09:17 AM EST
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Tuesday July 8, 2008
Family Council Member Survey
The Family Councils’ Program is undertaking a survey of family council members to help strengthen the effectiveness of the family council networks. The results of this survey will be compiled by an independent consultant who will identify emerging themes and issues. These issues will be used to plan future directions for the next two years. A corresponding implementation plan, that will guide the work of the Program and Networks, is expected to be developed in the fall of this year.
History of Development
The Family Council Project began ten years ago with funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to pilot several family councils in selected Long Term Care homes. Once the pilot was finished the Ministry of Health and Long Term care decided to fund the Family Councils Program in 2004. The program mandate is to develop and maintain family councils across the province. The networks were established to link up councils in each region through sharing information and regular regional meetings.
Family Council Program Staff
The program is one of several that is facilitated through the Self Help Resource Centre, with three staff : An Outreach Coordinator, a Network Coordinator, and a Resource Coordinator.
Where Are We Now?
The Family Council Regional Networks are in different phases of development across the province. Some networks are very active with other regions just forming and beginning to establish regular meetings. Participants in the regional networks change as new families come into councils and subsequently attend regional network meetings, and others leave. It is now time to take a few moments to pause and reflect on where we go from here. This survey is a tool for us to hear from individuals in family councils about their perceptions and expectations of the regional networks and the program. We want to thank everyone who takes the time to fill out our survey and submit it. Your opinions and comments matter to us!
Please submit the survey anytime before noon on Monday July 21, 2008 by clicking on the survey link provided below. The survey should take approximately 15 minutes of your time to complete. All comments will be anonymous, I encourage you to be as open and honest with your feedback as possible- and to tell your fellow family council members about this survey.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Lorraine Purdon, Network Coordinator (416-487-4355; fcpnetwork@selfhelp.on.ca).
Just click on this link and you will be directed to the survey:
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB227ZBQKJK4Q
Posted by Gillian @ 11:22 AM EST
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Shirlee Sharkey’s long-term care report has been released. Titled “People Caring for People: Impacting the Quality of Life and Care of Residents in Long-Term Care Homes,” it is available by clicking Here:
http://health.gov.on.ca/english/public/pub/
ministry_reports/staff_care_standards/staff_care_standards.html
Posted by Gillian @ 09:35 AM EST
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Please join me in welcoming Lorraine to the Family Councils Program staff team.
Lorraine Purdon is the new network coordinator for the Family Councils’ Program. Lorraine has worked in community Development, planning and capacity building for most of her career. Most recently Lorraine was the Director of The South-east Toronto Planning Project-a coalition of health and social services in the Downtown core of Toronto. Through her work as Director of the coalition she was instrumental in launching the Toronto Oral Health Coalition, was involved in the community consultations during the planning of the Local Health Integration networks by promoting a community voice during the deliberations and worked closely with St. Michael’s Hospital and the Sherbourne Health center in making services more accessible to people who were homeless and marginally housed. Over the past several years Lorraine was part of a Family council in her home region of LHIN 9.
We look forward to working with her! Our team is now complete!
Our team now comprises:
Outreach Coordinator: Barbara Leja
fcpoutreach@selfhelp.on.ca
Network Coordinator: Lorraine Purdon
fcpnetwork@selfhelp.on.ca
Interim Resource Coordinator: Samantha Peck
fcpresource@selfhelp.on.ca
416-487-4355
Toll-free: 888-283-8806
Posted by Gillian @ 09:49 AM EST
Thursday, April 24, 2008
I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Samantha and I am the new resource assistant for the Family Councils’ Program. If you have any questions or need assistance with anything related to FCP resources (such as the website, upcoming newsletter and any administrative needs), feel free to contact me. I look forward to working with all of you!
And a reminder that May 16th is the deadline for submissions for the upcoming Spring/Summer FCP newsletter. Please submit your recent event information, success stories, questions and anything else you would like to share. We love to hear what is going on with your Family Councils!
Samantha Peck
Interim Resource Coordinator
Family Councils' Program
fcpresource@selfhelp.on.ca
www.familycouncils.net
416-487-4355
Posted by Gillian @ 10:36 AM EST
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Our newsletter keeps growing. Thanks to the many contributions from family council members across Ontario, this issue is 16 pages long! To download the newsletter in PDF format, choose "FCP Resources" from the menu on the left, then select "Print newsletter archives".
Happy reading!
Posted by Gillian @ 02:38 PM EST
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Happy New Year!
The tremendous commitment and efforts put forth by Family Councils during 2007 resulted in great strides with regards to the development of Regional Networks, their recognition by government, and - as always - the local impacts of new and established Family Councils helping to improve quality of life for residents in long-term care.
FCP’s winter newsletter will be off to the printer this week. To make sure that you get your free copy… BY EMAIL: Click on the “E-newsletter” item on the menu to the left (or go to http://www.familycouncilmembers.net/list.html) and type in your email address. BY SURFACE MAIL: Contact the FCP office by phone or email and tell us your name, mailing address, and Family Council “relationship”, e.g. member (family/friend), LTC staff, or other organization.
At the FCP office, we look forward to working with all of you over the coming year!
Posted by Gillian @ 09:20 AM EST [Read 638 comments]
Friday, November 2, 2007
Through September and October, many Regional Family Council Networks have been busy with Regional Meetings. To find out what's happening in your region, look at the documents under "Regional Networks". They are now easy to access by region. And if you have something your Region is working on that you would like us to post, send it in!
Posted by Gillian @ 03:24 PM EST
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
New Discussion Forums! We moved some of the previous dynamic conversations to our new discussion forums. We hope you'll find these new forums easy to use and navigate. Anyone can register, and it's your choice whether to remain anonymous. Please Note: if you were registered on our previous site your old registration won't automatically convert, but do re-register and chat with us!
Posted by Regan @ 12:37 PM EST
Monday, September 17, 2007
This new site combines both our old sites so it will be easier to use and find the resources you need. Our discussion and documents areas are still being transferred to the new system, and you can still browse the existing files for references and information.
We hope you enjoy the new site and come back soon to see more changes take effect!
Posted by Regan @ 02:44 PM EST
