At Extendicare Fort Macleod, we strive to meet the increasing care needs of our residents, families and our community. Our professional staff, which includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, recreation therapists, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, dietitian and social worker, provide care for individuals with many complex needs. Residents can rest assured that our competent team will look after their health and social needs.
Nursing Care
Our nursing department's aim is to provide a therapeutic environment that facilitates mutual care planning and goal setting, and provides holistic care for our residents.
Elements of care provided can include preventative, restorative, rehabilitative, supportive and palliative care, or a combination of these elements.
At Extendicare Fort Macleod, registered nursing professionals are onsite 24-hours a day. Accurate record keeping, as a component of our quality improvement activities, ensures that standards are met, reviewed and evaluated on a regular basis.
Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias can live life to its fullest in a safe, supportive and caring environment. Our staff continue to promote resident independence by providing them with the assistance that they require and recognizing successes in efforts.
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Dietary Services
At Extendicare Fort Macleod, we pride ourselves on providing nutritious, home-cooked meals. Quality is assured for our residents through ongoing communication and feedback.
Our registered dietitian visits weekly and works closely with our dietary and nursing departments to assess the nutritional requirements of our residents and integrates their needs into a balanced nutritional meal plan.
Social Work Services
Admission into a long-term care facility can be a difficult process for you and your loved one. The social worker, a key team member in the admission process, provides supportive counselling, information and education with regard to adjustment, psychosocial and financial issues, and referrals to appropriate community resources.
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Resident Programs
In partnership with a registered physiotherapist and a registered occupational therapist, residents and their family members are able to develop a therapeutic plan of care that best suits the residents' needs. Assessments are made on each resident upon admission and as needed.
Extendicare Fort Macleod recognizes the importance of providing our residents with social, and therapeutic programs, ensuring that residents’ physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs are met. We encourage independence and choice from our residents in facilitating daily programs. Scheduled one-to-one visits are also available for residents.
Recreation programs are offered six days a week and include bingo, bowling, baking groups, church services, social teas, leisurely strolls in the warm weather, crafts and music programs, just to name a few.
Special occasions, holidays and seasonal events which include family involvement, create wonderful memories as well as contribute to the diversity of our programs.
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Partners in Care
Extendicare Fort Macleod maintains well-established partnerships with professionals in our community. These relationships include, but are not limited to:
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