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Celebrating Ontario’s First LTC Community Engagement Day

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A day to remember

On September 13, 2024, long-term care homes across Ontario celebrated their first LTC Community Engagement Day.

Throughout the day, our members welcomed elected officials and local partners to connect with their residents, families and staff. Through these connections, they shared remarkable innovations and transformative opportunities shaping the future of seniors’ care in our communities.
The culinary team at Silverthorn Community in Mississauga was thrilled to welcome Ontario's Minister of Long-Term Care, Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, MPP, into their kitchen.
Perley Health held a Town Fair in Ottawa
Perley Health's Jay Innes standing with MPP John Fraser in Ottawa
Responsive Health’s Tilbury Manor kicking off the first ever #LTCEngage2024 with Lakeshore Mayor Tracey Bailey and Deputy Mayor Kirk Walstedt
Thank you to MP Jivani and MPP Parliamentary Assistant Doug Ellis for attending the Glen Hill Strathaven Community Engagement day!
Excellent visits and engaging discussions were had at our Glen Hill Terrace. Thank you MP Turnbull (Whitby) for attending!
Kensington Health welcomed MPP Jessica Bell, representatives from Ontario Health and system partners for an interactive tour and chance to meet residents, their families, and team members.
Braemar Retirement Centre's caring approach shows how deeply long-term care homes are embedded in their communities. Thanks to Lisa Thompson, Minister of Rural Affairs, MP Bob Lobb, North Huron Reeve Paul Heffer, and Morris-Turnberry Mayor Jamie Heffer for joining!
MPP Andrew Dowie's visit to Banwell Gardens Care Centre showed how inspiring it is to connect with the incredible people who live and work in LTC homes and to gain a deeper understanding of their needs—especially in our older homes.
MPP Ric Bresee and others visited Helen Henderson Care Centre.
Baycrest welcomed MPP Robin Martin to the Apotex Centre, Home for the Aged. She explored the Creative Arts Studio and joined residents for Shabbat in the Sharp Family Atrium .
Hawthorne Place organized a warm and inviting LTC Community Engagement Day celebration. The smiles say it all!
Berkshire Care Centre welcomed Windsor Councillor Angelo Marignani to the home.
Ontario’s Minister of Education Jill Dunlop thanks Hillcrest Village Care Centre for the warm welcome and for all the team does to create a caring and supportive community.
Kensington shared a wealth of knowledge about how LTC has evolved since they opened in 2002.
Berkshire Care Centre welcomed Windsor Councillor Angelo Marignani to the home.
North Shore Health Network welcomed MPP Michael Mantha, MP Carol Hughes, and other local leaders.
AgeCare Glen Oaks in Oakville, ON welcomed local MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos.
Extendicare welcomed Oakville Mayor Rob Burton at Wyndham Manor Lodge.
MPP Lisa Thompson visited Jarlette's Southampton Care Centre community on LTC Engagement Day!
North York General Hospital welcomed officials from three levels of government at their Community Engagement event at their Seniors' Health Centre.
PeopleCare AR Goudie had a blast at their Walk to Wellness Comunity Engagement Day! They were joined by MPP Aislinn Clancy and MP Mike Morrice.
Shepherd Village welcomed MPP Raymond Cho, MPP Andrea Hazell, MPP Aris Babikian, and MP Jean Yip.
MP Valerie Bradford played bingo with residents at Trinity Village!
MPP Kinga Surma met with residents at The Village of Humber Heights!

The long-term care sector is in the midst of a major transformation, including the adoption of emotion-focused care and the formation of new partnerships to enhance quality of care. The impact is felt by residents, their families and other caregivers, plus communities and the health system at-large.

Did you know?

1 in 5 seniors over 80 have complex care needs that only can be met by long-term care homes and their 24/7 skilled, multi-disciplinary staff.


Plus more than 45,000 people are waiting for long-term care.

Long-term care has a direct effect on caregivers too. If long-term care homes are enabled to deliver the 58,000 new and redeveloped LTC spaces promised by the government, they could reduce caregiver burden and distress by more than 820,000 hours per week across the province. Additionally, if these caregivers can then return to the job market or increase their hours of work, this could create almost $24 million in income potential per week across the province.

LTC homes create up to $100,000 in savings in the health system per day.  This is for every 100 ALC patients that leave hospital and come to live in LTC. Plus, the quality of life for those who move from hospital to a long-term care home improves significantly.

Learn more in our provincial snapshot on the socio-economic benefits of long-term care

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Long-term care homes are vital members of their communities and economies as a major employer and user of local businesses. In 2024, Ontario’s long-term care homes will contribute over $12 billion to GDP and support nearly 175,000 jobs in local communities. And that’s just the beginning. If enabled to deliver on the government’s new and renewed 58,000 space commitment, long-term care homes could create $37+ billion in GDP and 59,000 new jobs.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of Ontario’s seniors.  The support long-term care homes saw in the Community Engagement Day shows that they’re not alone in this work. They have their communities beside them.