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Continuing Communications Newsletter, Volume 18, Issue 2
Global lessons in person-centered innovation: insights from the Global Ageing Network Summit As Aging Service providers worldwide face growing demands for quality, sustainability, and innovation, recent events at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Global Ageing Network Summit offered a compelling look at how international collaboration is driving transformation in care delivery. Global Ageing Network Summit: Innovation across borders Held in Boston, October 31—November 5, 2025, the Global Ageing Network Summit/LeadingAge Annual Meeting brought together over 7,000 professionals from 20+ countries to explore the future of aged care. Key themes included: The summit also featured site visits to pioneering U.S. communities…
Continuing Communications Newsletter, Volume 18, Issue 1
Schlegel Villages’ Innovation Catalyst Initiative drives improvement through design thinking Karen Crichton, Accreditation Advisor for CARF Canada, had the privilege of attending Schlegel Villages’ 4th Annual Innovations in Engagement Day for their Innovation Catalyst program, which empowers frontline team members to collaborate and drive meaningful improvements in care and services by using design thinking to help identify and experiment solutions for common challenges. It is a key component of Schlegel Villages’ Quality Framework. This inspiring event was held in Kitchener, Ontario on May 22, 2025 and brought together over 100 participants–including team members from every Schlegel Village and residents themselves–to explore this year’s…
Volume 1 – Issue 1 – 2025
The Elliott Community staff members who are interested in a cooking course, a day at the zoo, or a spa experience can benefit from the organization’s latest initiative—the Do What You Love program! The Elliott Community in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, is the city’s only not-for-profit organization to offer four lifestyle choices for seniors: independent living, supported living, retirement plus care, and full nursing care.
Volume 17 – Issue 2 – 2024
In this issue: New specialty program designation standards are created for Aging Services; Congratulations to CARF accredited CCRCs/LPCs recognized as America’s Best; Canadian Association for Long Term Care joins CARF’s International Advisory Council; Education and training opportunities; Congratulations to Aging Services providers earning CARF accreditation; and more.
Volume 17 – Issue 1 – 2024
In this issue: Intergenerational connection strengthens community and social engagement; CARF blog highlights reasons organizations seek accreditation – it’s all about the people we serve; Education and training opportunities; Congratulations to Aging Services providers earning CARF accreditation; On the road; and Consult with an Aging Services Resource Specialist.
Volume 16 – Issue 3 – 2023
In this issue: Congratulations to Jed Johnson, Managing Director, Aging Services, on his retirement; CARF accreditation factors in to Newsweek, Statistica ranking of top 250 CCRCs; Continuing Care Hall of Fame honors combined 170 years of service; Coaching Corner: Changes to 2024 standards; CARF accreditation demonstrates positive outcomes in Ontario’s long-term care sector; Congratulations to Aging Services providers earning CARF accreditation; On the road; Consult with an Aging Services Resource Specialist
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