Elements of care provided can include preventative, restorative, rehabilitative, supportive and palliative care, or a combination of these elements.

At Extendicare Oakview Place, 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.

In keeping with our Quality Resident-Centred Care, individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias have the opportunity to 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.

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 as we continue to Strive To Meet Or Exceed Resident Needs.

Partners in Care 
Extendicare Oakview Place maintains well-established partnerships with individuals and groups from 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 met.  Residents at Oakview Place value the regular on-site visits and reviews of their medications and treatment plans.

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- Optometry

A valuable component of our interdisciplinary approach to resident care is the in-house optometry services. Vision testing is available on-site, by appointment.

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- Denturist

Recommendations from a community denturist are discussed with the resident and family, and together they decide the best course of action.

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- Dentistry

In-house dentistry consultations are available to all residents in alliance with the University of Manitoba Dentistry team.

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- Specialists

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

While our  primary physicians and specialists 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 Oakview Place.

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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, our pharmacist works with the nursing staff and the physicians to ensure that each resident's pharmaceutical needs are met and provides valuable feedback in ensuring that best practices are utilized.

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- Footcare Services

If desired, a community-based Chiropodist provides each resident with in-house personal nail and foot care every four weeks.  Residents enjoy the one-to-one interaction.

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- Physiotherapy/Occupational Theraphy

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.  Continuing therapeutic needs are provided in the comfort of our home via our rehabilitation/restorative care programs. Recommendations in developing a treatment plan are shared with our rehabilitation aide to facilitate and monitor progress towards a successful result.

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- Community Care Access Centre

Extendicare Oakview Place and the Winnipeg Region Health Authority 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 and a strong working relationship is maintained with our Social Worker to facilitate the admission process expertly. 

This partnership includes referrals to physiotherapy, occupational therapy, homecare services, speech language pathologist, and 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. Distance educational opportunities are provided to our team members as they strive to increase their knowledge and skills level.

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- Other Community Partnerships

Extendicare Oakview Place has developed partnerships with an extensive group of resources, both community and province- wide. Although we cannot list them all, we acknowledge as partners in care and in keeping with out shared vision our partnership with such agencies as the Psychogeriatric Outreach Centre, and the Alzheimer’s Society.

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Resident Program

- Rehabilitation

Extendicare Oakview Place supports residents' rehabilitation programs as designed by licensed physiotherapists and occupational therapists, with the facilitation of these programs expertly delivered by a Certified Rehabilitation Aide. Residents requiring rehabilitation after returning from hospital, or recovering from a health set-back, can be reassured that a resident centred plan has been designed to assist them reach their optimum recovery potential.

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- Social/Therapeutic Programs

Extendicare Oakview Place offers a variety of programs for residents to attend, participate in and enjoy. Programs are presented in the five holistic needs categories: intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, and physical programs providing a balanced opportunity for residents based on their needs and interests. We encourage independence and choice by our residents in facilitating daily programs. 

Outings to community festivals, events and venues are regularly organized particularly in early spring until late fall. Winter months offer a more sporadic opportunity dependent upon the cooperation of our prairie weather. Therefore, increased special events in-house and entertainment provide the perfect comfort during the winter.

Five certified Recreation Workers provide and facilitate programs seven days a week. Short evening programs are offered five days a week by a certified Recreation Worker. Families are encouraged to participate in programs with their loved one if desired, and family gatherings are supported with specific private areas available for a nominal fee that includes beverage and room set-up. A barbeque is available for private family events to create another treasured memory.  Detailed daily record-keeping ensures current information is always available at your request.

Our programs ensure that residents unique needs and interests are acknowledged.  We offer opportunities to participate in art classes, pet therapy, shopping, church services, music programs, bingo, board games, cooking and baking, barbeques, outdoor walks,  and discussion groups.  And this is only a small percentage of our varied programs.

Innovation, variety, quality and support are methods that the Recreation Department uses in Striving To Meet Or Exceed Resident Needs.

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Other Services 
In addition to our health care and service comforts the following list provides an example of some of our other services: