Ontario launches pilot project to support dementia patients in long-term care
This approach, the release said, is “designed to improve the well-being of long-term-care home residents with dementia through care that prioritizes resident needs and fosters close relationships between staff, residents and families.”
Dr. Samir Sinha, a geriatrician and director of health policy research at the National Institute on Ageing, said such programs are “essential to delivering high-quality care and good overall quality of life.”
These programs, Sinha said, highlight a key point: “Resident-centered care is not just about having more staff but ensuring they have the skills to work effectively with some of our most vulnerable citizens.”
