Residents engage in friendly competition over six-week event
Kristian Partington

Derek Ryan and John Knox are always on the lookout for new programs and events they can organize that will have a big impact on residents and team members at the Village of Erin Meadows.

While sorting through director of recreation Sami Kermani’s computer one day, the recreation therapists came across videos of the Schlegel Villages intervillage Olympics from 2010, and from there a new idea soon emerged.

Erin Meadows nursing director considers culture change journey
Kristian Partington

Denis Zafirovski has given much thought to the changing philosophies at Erin Meadows over the past year as the village’s nursing-care director, and he says while much progress has been made towards a more social model of living, there’s plenty more work to be done.

Looking back to January 2011 when the village began working on its operational goals of empowering residents and celebrating diversity in village life, he says there have been many successes.

‘Genuine, humble community servant’ is a true social entrepreneur
Kristian Partington

Multiple disciplines brighten days for residents
Ryan Rogers

Belly dancing, piano playing and baking are making a comeback at the Village of Taunton Mills, where personal-care aides (PCAs), registered practical nurses (RPNs) and managers are breaking away from their traditional roles and contributing with recreational programming to build more meaningful relationships with residents.