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News from the Ontario CLRI for the long-term care sector.

  • Behavioural Support Rounds: Using Music in Everyday Care

    When: September 17, 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm America/Toronto Where: Online (free; registration required) Presenter: Bev Foster, MA, BEd, BMus, ARCT, AMusBev is the Founder and Executive Director of the Room 217 Foundation, a Canadian health arts social enterprise that uses music to improve the care experience. The goal of Room 217’s innovative care approach…

  • Nominate someone for the Person-Centred Language Award!

    Do you know someone who excels in using respectful and inclusive communication? Nominate them for our fourth annual Person-Centred Language Award!  In partnership with Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) , we’re excited to recognize the extraordinary efforts of PCL champions who are dedicated to creating supportive and life-affirming environments for residents, family care partners and team…

  • New Mentor Hub Now Available Through Nursing PLEDGE

    Recruiting and retaining nurses remains a priority for long-term care (LTC) homes across Ontario. Through Nursing PLEDGE, participating homes receive funding, resources and implementation support to establish or strengthen nursing mentorship programs.  One of those resources is our newly launched Mentor Hub. The Mentor Hub is an online space where mentors can access content to…

  • Behavioural Support Rounds: A Practical Approach to Assessing and Managing BPSD using the 2024 Canadian Clinical Practice Guidelines

    When: July 16, 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm America/Toronto Where: Online (free; registration required) Presenter: Dr. Kaitlin Sheridan is a Care of the Elderly Physician in Sudbury, Ontario and an Assistant Professor with NOSM University. She is the Program Director of the Care of the Elderly Enhanced Skills program. Her clinical work focuses on dementia…

  • Behavioural Support Rounds: Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID): Considerations for LTC

    When: June 18, 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm America/Toronto Where: Online (free; registration required) Presenters: Dr. Cindy Grief is a Geriatric Psychiatrist at Baycrest Health Sciences and Medical Director for Mental Health. She is an Associate Professor in the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry at the University of Toronto and Co-founder and Co-chair of the International…

  • Behavioural Support Rounds: Same Patient, Different Outcome – The Power of Staff Behaviour. How Small Changes in Staff Approach Can Transform Dementia Care

    When: May 21, 2026 – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm America/Toronto Where: Online (no cost) Presenter: Krystal Street, M.A., R.B.A. (Ont.), BCBA is a Behaviour Support Specialist with over 15 years of experience in ABA. She is passionate about bringing behaviour analysis into real-world dementia care, with a focus on practical strategies, staff training, trauma-informed approaches,…

  • See you at ‘Advancing Senior Care’!

    Join us at AdvantAge Ontario’s ‘Advancing Senior Care’ Convention! Join us at AdvantAge Ontario’s ‘Advancing Senior Care’ Convention from April 22 to April 24, 2026 in Toronto.  Get to know our project teams and leaders from all three Ontario CLRI host centers at our booth. We are excited to share our knowledge through two engaging…

  • Why Your Approach to Care Matters

    For a long time, the standard in long-term care (LTC) homes was rotating team member assignments and a task-based, medical-model approach to care. While this approach served a purpose, today, we are seeing a shift towards person-centred care strategies.  Moving from a medical model to a person-centred approach can help address high staff turnover and…

  • Behavioural Support Rounds: The Use of Music Therapy in Dementia Care

    When: April 16, 2026 – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm America/Toronto Where: Online (no cost) Presenter: Natasha Wandel is a music therapist at Baycrest Health Sciences in Toronto, Ontario. She received her Master’s of Music in Applied Music and Health from the University of Toronto, focusing on Neurologic Music Therapy®. Her clinical work experience primarily includes…