b'DEMENTIA CARE(204 LTC homes) and Montessoriwhole personphysical, cognitive,Is your home leaning towards amethods (166 LTC homes). Together,emotional, social and spiritual. particular dementia care model?these speak to the sectors 2.Staffing and skills: HomesHas your home started working embrace of evidence-informed, compassion-driven care. want every team member totowards this model yet?be educated in dementia care,What are some of the strengths of Long-term care homes reported thatwith sufficient staffing to enable education and training on dementiaone-on-one, relationship-centredyour long-term care homes existing care is being delivered to teamsupport. Many aspire to specializeddementia care practices?members, caregivers and volunteers. roles that can champion dementia What are some areas of opportunities At the same time, the assessment care across the homecoachingwhen it comes to dementia care in and interviews highlighted a clear colleagues, coordinating responsesyour long-term care home?need to deepen and broaden thatand evaluating impact. training across roles and over time,Are there team members who3.Resident well-being and publiccould act as dementia care ensuring consistency, confidenceand sustainability. perception: Almost all homeschampions or leaders in youranticipated positive impactslong-term care home?A 10year visionon residents quality of life as When homes looked ahead a decade,dementia care strengthens.Further thoughts three themes stood out in terms ofSeveral also hoped for broaderAs the number of Ontarians living what they hope to build: reductions in stigma, with familieswith dementia grows, the sectors and communities gaining acommitment to person-centred, 1.Person-centred environments: more nuanced understanding of Homes envisioned home-like,dementia and the rich, purposefulrelationship-based and strengths-focused safe and supportive spaces thatlives residents can lead in care is unwavering. By building on the foster community, agency andlong-term care. strong foundation many homes already engagement. Many pointed to thehaveand by investing in the people, promise of technology to enhanceprocesses and environments that make communication, safety andWhat does this mean? care possiblewe can ensure residents personalized routines, and a holisticYou may decide to pause, reflect andlive fulfilled lives, receive excellent care approach that acknowledges thegather your home team to explore:and have a voice. LTCTThe authors are from the Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care at Baycrest: Stacey Guy, Manager Knowledge Mobilization; Alma Lekic, Regional Engagement Liaison; and Nafis Hashemi, Project Coordinator. For supports to enhance dementia care programs, please explore the Ontario CLRI training and resources at clri-ltc.ca.Stacey Guy Alma Lekic Nafis HashemiSTRENGTHEN YOUR VOICEAt MIP Canada, we are dedicated to supporting REACH ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ANDlong-term care homes in creating environments INDUSTRY PARTNERS ACROSSthat feel like home.THE COUNTRY WITH TAILOREDBecause every resident deserves to feel at home.COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONSScan here to knowmore about our productsRobert Thompson, Senior Vice Presidentwww.mip.carobertt@mediaedge.ca 647-494-4229www.oltca.com LONG TERM CARE TODAY 27'