In keeping with our  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 staff are trained  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.

Dietary Services
We pride ourselves on providing nutritious home-cooked meals. Our head cook and the resident and family council regularly review our meal plans and make suggestions for improvements. Our visiting dietician works closely with our 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
Our social worker can help you and your family to become acquainted and accustomed to this new living environment. The social worker, a member of our leadership team, provides supportive counselling, information and education with regard to adjustment, psychosocial, and financial issues, guardianship, trusteeship, and as needed referrals to appropriate community resources.

Partners in Care
In an effort to provide Quality Care in a Home-Like Environment,  Extendicare Preston maintains well-established partnerships with individuals and groups within our community.  Each individual entering our ‘home’ brings with him or her, a unique cultural identity which contributes to our distinct community. 

Working hand-in-hand with various groups from our community, we are committed to offering programs tailored to the individual needs of 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. 

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

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- Optometry

Optometry services are available from the community and we will assist residents in arrangements.

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- Denturist

Denturist services are located in the mall across the street from the home. Assistance with necessary arrangements and transportation will be provided.

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- Dentistry

Dentistry services are available within walking distance of the home.

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- Specialists

In partnership with private practitioners throughout our community, residents of Extendicare Preston have access to specialized services such as psychogerontologists, cardiologists, urologists, and ophthalmologists.

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- Pharmaceutical Services

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

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- Footcare Services

If desired, foot care with a nurse or podiatrist will be arranged.

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- Respiratory Care

Respiratory therapists are available in conjunction with our oxygen supplier and Extendicare Preston to ensure that residents' needs are met.  Support and education are also provided to our team members on an ongoing basis.

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- Physiotherapy

In partnership with a physiotherapist, residents and their family members are able to develop a therapeutic plan of care that best suits the needs of the resident.  Continuing therapeutic needs are met in the comfort of our home through our rehabilitation, restorative care programs.

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- Saskatoon Client Patient Access Services

Extendicare Preston and the Saskatoon Health Region Client Patient Access Service (CPAS) work together to assist individuals in the community to access long-term care services in a timely manner.  CPAS is the first point of entry for an individual requiring long-term care services. 

Our partnership with CPAS includes Preston's contract for Meals on Wheels and Special Care Home placement services. 

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- Educational Centres

As leaders in our community, we have developed ongoing and supportive working partnerships with local and distant educational facilities. These partnerships allow us to provide educational opportunities for students as well as future career opportunities. These partnerships also give our team members the opportunity to act as mentors and further develop their leadership skills. Educational opportunities are provided to our team members as they strive to increase their knowledge and skill levels thus providing Quality Care in a Homelike Environment.

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- Other Community Partnerships

Extendicare Preston has developed partnerships with an extensive group of resources, both community and province-wide.  Although we cannot list them all, we acknowledge our partnership with such agencies as the Alzheimer’s Society and the Canadian Continence Society. In keeping with our shared vision, together, we provide Quality Care in a Homelike Environment.

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Resident Programs

- Rehabilitation/Restorative Care

The elderly 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 Preston,  we believe that physical conditioning increases residents' feelings of independence and self-worth as they work hand-in-hand with our physical therapist and nursing team.

Working with this team, the physical therapist conducts assessments and together with residents and family members, develops a suitable rehabilitation or restorative care program.  In the comfort of their home, residents actively participate in  walking programs and strengthening exercises. A speech language therapist is available through the Saskatoon Health Region to provide speech and swallowing assessments.

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- Social/Therapeutic Programs

Extendicare Preston recognizes the importance of providing our residents with both social and therapeutic programs. Certified activity aides ensure that each resident's physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs are met.  Extendicare Preston values individual 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, diner's club, bowling, regular visits from daycare and school groups 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.  All in all, our aim is to enhance the quality of life for our residents as we provide Quality Care in a Homelike Environment.

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