At Extendicare Hamilton we are dedicated to providing the best individualized care in an atmosphere of compassion and respect.
Nursing Care
Extendicare Hamilton achieves its nursing care goals through the Wellness Model of Care. Care goals are determined with the resident and family, as well as other members of the interdisciplinary team. Desired levels of independence, dignity, and personal preference are all part of the planning process, making each resident feel welcome and at home, while meeting their specific needs. This is achieved through Extendicare programs like Health Trac, Guardian Angel and C.A.R.E.
Professional nursing staff are onsite 24-hours a day. Care aides provide hands-on care at the bedside, assisting residents with the essential activities of daily living. Accurate record keeping, as a component of our quality improvement activities, ensures that provincial, regional, and Extendicare 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.
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Dietary Services
We pride ourselves on providing nutritious home-cooked meals. Our dietitian works closely with caregivers to assess the nutritional requirements of residents and integrate their needs into a balanced nutritional meal plan.
The total dining experience is important to us and is assured through ongoing communication and feedback.
Social Work Services
Admission into a long-term care facility can be very difficult for residents and their loved ones. Our social worker can help residents and families become acquainted and accustomed to this new living environment.
As a member of our interdisciplinary team, the social worker provides supportive counselling, information and education with regard to adjustment, psychosocial issues, financial issues and referrals to appropriate community resources.
Social work services strive to enhance the quality of life of all those who live, visit and work at Extendicare Hamilton.
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Resident Programs
At Extendicare Hamilton we believe that physical conditioning increases residents' feelings of independence and self-worth as they work hand in hand with our rehabilitation team.
Our staff kinesiologist conducts assessments and together with residents and family members, develops a suitable rehabilitation or restorative care program. In the comfort of our home, residents actively participate in walking programs, strengthening exercises, and speech language therapy.
We also provide our residents with social and therapeutic programs to ensure that residents' physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs are met. Extendicare Hamilton values resident choice and lifestyle, which plays a major role in program planning.
Activity programs are offered seven days a week and include: dances, social dinners, shopping excursions, movie nights, Bingo, discussion groups, cards and games, theme parties, bowling, art classes and much more. Special occasions, holidays and seasonal events also contribute to the diversity of our programs.
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Partners in Care
Extendicare Hamilton maintains well-established partnerships with many professionals in our community. These relationships include, but are not limited to:
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