In keeping with our Gentlecare Philosophy, individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias have the opportunity to live life to its fullest in a safe and caring environment.  Our specially trained staff continue to promote resident independence by providing them  with the assistance that they require.  We value knowledge and skills and promote continuous education for team members, residents and their families.  The knowledge and skills acquired by all are used to improve our standards of practice.

Partners in Care
Extendicare Port Stanley maintains well-established partnerships with individuals and groups from within our community.  Together, we are committed to offering programs tailored to the individual needs of our residents. 

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- Physicians

As committed members of our interdisciplinary team, our physicians play an integral role in contributing to our philosophy of care and ensuring that residents' needs are being met. 

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- Denturist

A denturist is available for individual assessments.  Recommendations from the denturist are discussed with the resident and family, and together they decide the best course of action.

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- Specialists

While our in-house physicians and specialists are available to all residents, we recognize the importance of the physician/client relationship, and will respect your decision to have your family physician continue to provide for your health care needs while living at Extendicare Port Stanley.

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- Pharmaceutical Services

Our consultant pharmacist is an excellent complement to Extendicare Port Stanley's professional health services. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, our pharmacist works with the nursing staff and the physicians to ensure that each resident's pharmaceutical needs are met.

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- Chiropody Services

If desired, a chiropodist will provide each resident with personal nail and foot care every eight weeks.  

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- Respiratory Care

Registered respiratory therapists are available in conjunction with our home oxygen suppliers and Extendicare Port Stanley, to ensure that residents' needs are being met.  Support and education is provided to our team members on an ongoing basis.

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Physiotherapy

In conjunction with our restorative care department, residents and their family members are able to develop a therapeutic plan of care that best suits the needs of the resident.  Continuing therapeutic care is provided in the comfort of Extendicare Port Stanley via our rehabilitation/restorative care programs. Both an occupational therapist and a physiotherapist develop a course of action for assistive devices.

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- Community Care Access Centre (CCAC)

Extendicare Port Stanley and the Elgin Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) work together to assist individuals in the community to access long-term care services in a timely manner.  The CCAC is the first point of entry for an individual requiring long-term care services. 

Our partnership with CCAC includes referrals to physiotherapy, occupational therapy, homecare services, speech language pathology and placement services. 

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Other Community Partnerships
Extendicare Port Stanley has developed partnerships with an extensive group of resources in the community.  Although we cannot list them all, we acknowledge our partnership with such agencies as the Psychogeriatric Outreach Centre, the Alzheimer’s Society and Palliative Care Consultant. 

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Resident Programs

- Rehabilitation/Restorative Care

Through the natural aging process, some residents may experience such conditions as general weakness, gait problems, de-condition from recent hospitalization, contractures, decreased range of motion, fractures, depression due to decrease in independence, and social isolation.  At Extendicare Port Stanley,  we believe that physical conditioning increases residents' feelings of independence and self-worth as they work “hand in hand” with our rehabilitation team.

Working with the rehabilitation team, a staff kinesiologist conducts assessments and together with residents and family members, develops a suitable rehabilitation or restorative care program.  In the comfort of Extendicare Port Stanley, residents actively participate in  walking programs, strengthening exercises, and speech language therapy.

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- Social/Therapeutic Programs

Extendicare Port Stanley recognizes the importance of providing our residents with social, as well as therapeutic programs. Certified activity aides are busy ensuring that resident's physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs are being met. Extendicare Port Stanley values your 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 league, art classes and much more. Special occasions, holidays and seasonal events also contribute to the diversity of our programs. 

We also offer programs that include family involvement. We believe that these types of programs help create wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. 

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