Knitting hope for children in Kenya, one doll at a timeThursday, May 17, 2012 - 6:26amNearly $2,500 for Caring Partners Global, thanks to Agnes Reist “With osteoarthritis in my knees and shoulders, I spend a lot of time in my recliner chair or in my motorized wheelchair, but my hands can still operate knitting needles,” says Winston Park’s Agnes Reist. Those knitting needles and the hundreds of dolls the hands that guide them have created in the past three years have helped change lives for orphaned children and children who have disabilities at the Matangwe School in Kenya. read more >> |
Seeking culture change leaders for Schlegel scholarshipTuesday, May 15, 2012 - 8:16amDelegates will travel to Florida for the Pioneer Network conference Kristian Partington When it comes to changing the culture of aging, the Pioneer Network and the conference it hosts each summer is considered by many to the be the nucleus of the movement; a place where some of the leading minds devoted to person-directed care gather to share insight and enthusiasm. Schlegel Villages will be there again this year and the hunt is on for those who will represent the organization. read more >> |
The most effective lessons can be hard to learn, says Rose LambThursday, May 10, 2012 - 6:48amA relationship that blossomed from bad to beautiful |
Arbour Trails GM and his dedication to serviceTuesday, May 8, 2012 - 6:55am 'I’m absolutely proud to be a part of it.' says Scott Evans As Scott Evans talks about his new role with Schlegel Villages as the general manager of the Village of Arbour Trails, which is still about a year away from welcoming its first residents, he practically vibrates with excitement. He’s fresh off the heels of his time at the recent leadership retreat in Brampton where he gathered with teammates and felt the full force of the organization’s vision for elder care and seniors living pulsing in one room. read more >> |
To be present in every moment is to be an exceptional caregiverThursday, May 3, 2012 - 6:50amLessons from the Schlegel Villages leadership retreat BRAMPTON, Ont. - To be present in each and every moment; this is a great lesson taken home from the Schlegel Villages leadership retreat last week, thanks to two dedicated presenters. When Karen Stobbe and her husband, Mondy Carter, step to the front of the room at the Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton April 25, they hold the crowd in the palm of their hands almost instantly. read more >> |
Pride and possibility come together at leadership retreatTuesday, May 1, 2012 - 7:00amTeams join forces to connect success factors across villages A large room at Brampton’s Pearson Convention Centre was filled with the collective energy of Schlegel Village’s leadership teams April 25-26, and if one word could capture the essence of that energy, it might the word “pride.” “How does it make me feel?” Riverside Glen assisted care co-ordinator Zaheer (Zee) Hakim asks rhetorically when considering the collective sense of purpose in the room. read more >> |
A love letter for Schlegel VillagesThursday, April 26, 2012 - 7:01amReflections on a year of culture change |
Wentworth Heights helps shape a music therapistTuesday, April 24, 2012 - 7:02am‘I’ve always noticed the power that music has to lift the spirit,’ says Danna Da Costa “They say it takes a village to raise a child,” writes Danna Da Costa in her thank-you message to the people of Wentworth Heights. “Well, I’d like to say that the Village of Wentworth Heights has helped raise a music therapist.” Danna has been a regular presence in the village during the past seven months while completing half of the 1,000-hour clinical internship portion of her quest to become an accredited music therapist (AMT). read more >> |
Sharing gratitude for the efforts of Taunton Mills teamThursday, April 19, 2012 - 6:25am‘Tears of joy rolled down my eyes,’ says resident’s friend At the end of March, a story idea came to the Village Voice, compliments of Jodie Walker, the kinesiologist at the Village of Taunton Mills, and within a few days of publishing the article, we heard how far-reaching the impact of a story can be. read more >> |
The impact of Riverside Glen's army of volunteersTuesday, April 17, 2012 - 7:10am‘Their generosity, caring and spirit should be recognized,’ says volunteer co-ordinator |
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