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Working In Long Term Care During The Pandemic – An Interview With PSW Lucy Corbiere

The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on all of us, but nursing homes have taken the hardest hit, as many of these facilities have faced outbreaks and staffing issues that seem to get worse with every wave. This is a topic that we see frequently on the news, but we wanted to give you an inside look at what it's like to work in Long Term Care during the pandemic, so we interviewed PSW Lucy Corbiere, with whom we recently connected with after seeing a powerful video she posted on social media (you can see it below)

Family Caregivers And The Important Role They Play In LTC

Have you ever wondered when is the right time for a loved one to transition into long-term care? Whether it is your elderly parents or another family member that requires special support in their daily activities, it comes a time when home care provided by family caregivers is not enough and decisions need to be made. To speak about this transition process and the ways in which families can help their loved ones receive better care in their new facilities and have an easier adjustment period, we spoke to Sam Peck, Executive Director of Family Councils Ontario (formerly Family Councils’ Program) who has helped numerous family caregivers and long-term care home staff improve their work to achieve the best possible outcomes for residents and patients