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2021 Fall/Winter – Seasons

Celebrate the people and partnerships that help Residents’ Councils succeed. 

Inside this issue 

  • Shared leadership  
  • Residents’ Council Assistants  
  • Person-centred language  
  • Residents’ Council Week  
  • Creative engagement ideas  
  • Stories from long-term care homes  

Learn how collaboration is strengthening resident voices across Ontario. 

Share 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 Spring/Summer – Seasons

Discover stories of resilience, hope, and connection during a challenging time for long-term care. 

Inside this issue 

  • Supporting resident well-being  
  • Spiritual care  
  • Creative engagement  
  • Resident experiences  
  • Building community  
  • Finding purpose  

See how residents and care teams continued creating meaningful connections

Share 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!

2020 to 2021 40th Anniversary Edition

Celebrating 40 Years of Resident Leadership

Marking four decades of supporting Residents’ Councils across Ontario, this special anniversary edition reflects on OARC’s history while celebrating the residents, volunteers, partners, and communities who have shaped its journey. Explore the milestones, achievements, and ongoing commitment to ensuring residents have a strong voice in long-term care.

2020 Fall/Winter – Seasons

Reflect on a year of adaptation, advocacy, and community. 

Inside this issue 

  • Ontario’s first Residents’ Council Week  
  • Meeting during outbreaks  
  • Social connection  
  • Diversity and inclusion  
  • Resident advocacy  
  • Patient Ombudsman updates  

Explore how Residents’ Councils continued supporting one another through change. 

Share 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!

2020 Spring/Summer – Seasons

Learn how residents and long-term care teams worked together to improve everyday life. 

Inside this issue 

  • Residents on hiring committees
  • Person-centred care planning
  • Nutrition innovation
  • Through Our Eyes
  • Intergenerational programs
  • Resident experiences   

Discover collaborative approaches that strengthen resident engagement. 

Share 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!

2019 Fall/Winter – Seasons

Celebrate relationships, friendship, and meaningful participation in long-term care. 

Inside this issue 

  • Fracture Prevention
  • The power of peer support  
  • Celebrating life in LTC through Friendship Club, Prom Traditions and resident passion projects
  • Through Our Eyes Program Spotlight Organization
  • Understanding the Patient Ombudsman service

See how residents are building stronger, more connected communities. 

Share 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!

2019 Spring – Seasons

The inaugural issue of Seasons Magazine – Celebrating the Seasons of life in Long-Term Care.

In this Issue:

  • Understand the distinct roles of Residents’ and Family Councils and how they can work together
  • Cedarvale Lodge Care Community outdoor patio initiative
  • Through Our Eyes program implementation story
  • Board membership
  • Resident’s Council social impact stories

Share 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!