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January 2025 – OARC in Action

The January 2025 issue of OARC in Action starts the year with resident leadership stories, educational opportunities, and practical resources for Residents’ Councils.

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Inside this issue

  • REAL members in action
  • OARC Board recruitment
  • Ministry of Long-Term Care update
  • Rekai Centres milestone celebration
  • OARC Webinar Wednesdays
  • Dementia Care Preparedness Initiative
  • Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
  • Residents’ Council planning and bylaws support
  • 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion training

Start the year with ideas and resources that support strong Residents’ Councils and meaningful resident participation.

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Submit Your Story

Do you have a story about a project, event or program that was supported by your home’s Residents’ Council? We invite you to submit your stories for the chance to be featured in our next issue!

2024 Spring/Summer – Seasons

Discover inspiring examples of resident leadership, community connection, and meaningful engagement in long-term care. 

Inside this issue 

  • Accessible recreation and sailing  
  • Improving food services  
  • Residents’ Council elections  
  • Equity, diversity, and inclusion  
  • Palliative and end-of-life care  
  • Residents’ Council Week  

See how residents are influencing decisions and strengthening their communities through collaboration and lived experience.

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Submit Your Story

Do you have a story about a project, event or program that was supported by your home’s Residents’ Council? We invite you to submit your stories for the chance to be featured in our next issue!

2023 to 2024 Report

Nothing About Residents Without Residents

See how OARC continued to champion resident voices across Ontario through education, collaboration, advocacy, and practical support for Residents’ Councils. This report highlights the partnerships, initiatives, and achievements that helped strengthen meaningful resident engagement and ensure residents remained at the centre of decisions that affect their daily lives.

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Submit Your Story

Do you have a story about a project, event or program that was supported by your home’s Residents’ Council? We invite you to submit your stories for the chance to be featured in our next issue!

2023 Fall/Winter – Seasons

Celebrating the Seasons of Life. Published twice a year, Seasons contains news and information of interest to those living and working in Ontario long-term care homes.

In this Issue

  • Joy and Purpose in LTC
  • Q&A with Minister of LTC Stan Cho
  • Co-creating a Home mission and vision statement
  • Overnight camping retreat for residents
  • Connecting residents and artists during a pandemic
  • Residents’ Council engagement in Emergency Preparedness

Share Your Story

Submit Your Story

Do you have a story about a project, event or program that was supported by your home’s Residents’ Council? We invite you to submit your stories for the chance to be featured in our next issue!

2023 Spring/Summer – Seasons

Celebrate resident leadership, creativity, and meaningful participation across Ontario long-term care homes. 

Inside this issue 

  • Resident engagement stories  
  • Strengthening Residents’ Councils  
  • Culture change initiatives  
  • Creative resident projects  
  • Building community  
  • Practical ideas for participation  

Discover how residents continue to influence their homes and inspire positive change. 

Share Your Story

Submit Your Story

Do you have a story about a project, event or program that was supported by your home’s Residents’ Council? We invite you to submit your stories for the chance to be featured in our next issue!

2022 to 2023 Special Report

Understanding the health and future of Residents’ Councils in Ontario

Residents’ Councils play a vital role in ensuring residents have a meaningful voice in long-term care. This survey report presents the findings of OARC’s environmental scan, examining the health, function, and needs of Residents’ Councils across Ontario. It offers valuable insights into current challenges, emerging opportunities, and practical considerations to help strengthen resident leadership and engagement throughout the province.

2022 to 2023 Report

Residents’ Shaping the Place They Call Home

Discover how residents, Residents’ Councils, and long-term care partners worked together to strengthen resident leadership and improve quality of life in long-term care homes across Ontario. This report shares OARC’s work throughout the year, highlights key accomplishments, and celebrates the impact of resident-led collaboration.

2022 Fall/Winter – Seasons

Explore inspiring stories of resident leadership, creativity, and renewed connection. 

Inside this issue 

  • Residents’ Council Week  
  • Resident Expert Advisors and Leaders  
  • Person-centred language  
  • Resident murals and creative projects  
  • Animal companionship  
  • Medication safety  

See how resident voices are helping shape more inclusive and engaging long-term care communities

Share Your Story

Submit Your Story

Do you have a story about a project, event or program that was supported by your home’s Residents’ Council? We invite you to submit your stories for the chance to be featured in our next issue!

2022 Spring/Summer – Seasons

Discover practical ideas for strengthening resident choice, communication, and quality of life. 

Inside this issue 

  • Resident choice at mealtimes  
  • Communication with care teams  
  • Citizenship in long-term care  
  • Resident leadership  
  • Online fundraising  
  • Building meaningful connections  

Explore innovative approaches that place residents at the centre of care. 

Share Your Story

Submit Your Story

Do you have a story about a project, event or program that was supported by your home’s Residents’ Council? We invite you to submit your stories for the chance to be featured in our next issue!

2021 to 2022 Report

Inspiring a Better Tomorrow

Explore a year of resilience, innovation, and continued commitment to resident leadership. This report highlights how OARC supported Residents’ Councils, expanded educational opportunities, strengthened partnerships, and helped empower residents to shape the future of long-term care in Ontario.