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This page provides an overview of the music therapist profession in long-term care based on the information given to us by musical therapists in the field and the sources outlined below. The role of a music therapist may vary based on the long-term home and region. For a more comprehensive picture of this role, visit the music therapist associations information links below. This page is part of our Careers in Long-Term Care Initiative.
This one-page Word Swap Poster invites readers to consider swapping out common words in favour of person-centred language(PCL)-friendly words in everyday conversations.
The poster is available in French and English and contains a total of 15 examples under four categories: people, places, actions, and items.
We hope these examples can inspire you to reflect on the power of words when supporting people with, or at risk, of responsive behaviours/personal expressions. You can also explore more PCL resources to support your LTC homes’ inclusion journey.
This page provides an overview of the housekeeping role in long-term care based on the information given to us by those in the field and the sources outlined below. The role of a housekeeper may vary based on the long-term home and region. For a more comprehensive picture of this role, visit the housekeeper association information links below. This page is part of our Careers in Long-Term Care Initiative.
This page provides an overview of the physiotherapist role in long-term care based on the information given to us by those in the field and the sources outlined below. The role of a physiotherapist may vary based on the long-term home and region. For a more comprehensive picture of this role, visit the physiotherapy association information links below. This page is part of our Careers in Long-Term Care Initiative.
This page provides an overview of the social worker role in long-term care based on the information given to us by social workers in the field and the sources outlined below. The role of a social worker may vary based on the long-term home and region. For a more comprehensive picture of this role, visit the social worker association information links below. This page is part of our Careers in Long-Term Care Initiative.