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Canadian Association for Long Term Care (CALTC)

@caltc_ca

CALTC is the national voice of long-term care providers in Canada.
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It’s Election Day. Make your voice heard for long-term care. Vote for leadership that puts seniors, caregivers & quality care first. Let’s shape the future of #LTC together. #LTC #SeniorsCare #Elxn44 #ItsOurVote

It’s Election Day.

Make your voice heard for long-term care. Vote for leadership that puts seniors, caregivers & quality care first.

Let’s shape the future of #LTC together.
#LTC #SeniorsCare #Elxn44 #ItsOurVote
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This #NationalVolunteerWeek, we recognize the many volunteers in LTC who make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents everyday. Volunteers are an essential part of the LTC community, supporting resident’s quality of life. Thank you for all that you do! #NVW2025

This #NationalVolunteerWeek, we recognize the many volunteers in LTC who make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents everyday. Volunteers are an essential part of the LTC community, supporting resident’s quality of life. Thank you for all that you do! 

#NVW2025
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Congratulations to Prime Minister Carney and the Liberal Party team on the election win. We are encouraged by the commitments made to long-term care during the election campaign and are ready to work together with the government to address the evolving needs of long-term care.

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On National Physician’s Day, we celebrate the physicians who bring not only medical expertise but compassionate care to long-term care residents. Thank you for your dedication to residents, families & care teams. #NationalPhysiciansDay #LTC #LongTermCare

On National Physician’s Day, we celebrate the physicians who bring not only medical expertise but compassionate care to long-term care residents. Thank you for your dedication to residents, families & care teams. 

#NationalPhysiciansDay #LTC #LongTermCare
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For Janette West, ED at Eatonville Care Centre, long-term care is about creating a true sense of home — made possible by the dedicated teams who make it happen every day. Watch her share what makes LTC meaningful âŹ‡ïž #LTC #LongTermCare

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The Call for Content for #TiLTC2025 is now open. Ontario LTC Assoc. invites submissions that explore new care models, emerging research and quality initiatives that are shaping the future of long-term care. Submit today: thisisltc.com/call-for-conte


The Call for Content for #TiLTC2025 is now open. <a href="/OLTCAnews/">Ontario LTC Assoc.</a> invites submissions that explore new care models, emerging research and quality initiatives that are shaping the future of long-term care. 

Submit today: thisisltc.com/call-for-conte

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Everyone deserves to feel safe and supported when facing mental health challenges. This #MentalHealthWeek, we continue to advocate for stronger mental health support for residents and staff in long-term care homes. Learn more: mentalhealthweek.ca

Everyone deserves to feel safe and supported when facing mental health challenges. 

This #MentalHealthWeek, we continue to advocate for stronger mental health support for residents and staff in long-term care homes. 

Learn more: mentalhealthweek.ca
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According to Statistics Canada, there were over 25,000 LTC job vacancies last year. During #MentalHealthWeek, we thank sponsor StaffStat, Inc. for helping ease administrative burdens and supporting care teams with their innovative workforce management platform.

According to Statistics Canada, there were over 25,000 LTC job vacancies last year. 

During #MentalHealthWeek, we thank sponsor <a href="/staffstatinc/">StaffStat, Inc.</a> for helping ease administrative burdens and supporting care teams with their innovative workforce management platform.
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Paid caregivers are essential to LTC, yet they face challenges, such as burnout and staffing shortages. Canada needs a national strategy to improve staffing, wages, training and well-being for this vital workforce. Read our full position here: caltc.ca/wp-content/upl


Paid caregivers are essential to LTC, yet they face challenges, such as burnout and staffing shortages. Canada needs a national strategy to improve staffing, wages, training and well-being for this vital workforce. 

Read our full position here: caltc.ca/wp-content/upl

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This National #NursesWeek, we celebrate the nurses who go above and beyond to support residents in long term care. Their skill and compassion transform each resident’s day. #ThankYouNurses

This National #NursesWeek, we celebrate the nurses who go above and beyond to support residents in long term care. 

Their skill and compassion transform each resident’s day. #ThankYouNurses
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CALTC congratulates Marjorie Michel on her appointment as Canada’s new Minister of Health. We look forward to working with Minister Michel to strengthen long term care, an essential part of Canada's health care system.

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CALTC congratulates Stephanie McLean on her appointment as Secretary of State (Seniors). As the population ages, ensuring Canadians in long term care receive the support they deserve is critical. We look forward to collaborating with Secretary McLean to strengthen the system.

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Caregivers are essential members of long-term care communities. Whether family or frontline, your work makes a difference every day. If you are a caregiver looking for support, you are not alone. Explore caregiver resources near you: canadiancaregiving.org/resources/care
 #CdnCaregiving

Caregivers are essential members of long-term care communities. Whether family or frontline, your work makes a difference every day. 

If you are a caregiver looking for support, you are not alone. Explore caregiver resources near you: canadiancaregiving.org/resources/care
 
#CdnCaregiving
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Today is #PSWDay in Ontario. Today and every day, we thank PSWs in Ontario and across Canada for their vital role in LTC. CALTC will continue to advocate for workforce planning that supports the role of all LTC care team members, including PSWs. #ThankYouPSWs

Today is #PSWDay in Ontario. Today and every day, we thank PSWs in Ontario and across Canada for their vital role in LTC. 

CALTC will continue to advocate for workforce planning that supports the role of all LTC care team members, including PSWs. #ThankYouPSWs
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Meet Janet West, Executive Director at Eatonville Care Centre. She says, “The homelike feel comes from the team that supports each centre, so when family comes to visit, it feels like home.” This is what resident-centred care looks like. #LTC #LongTermCare

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Le 13 juin, JournĂ©e nationale des SLD, cĂ©lĂ©brons les rĂ©sidents, familles, employĂ©s et bĂ©nĂ©voles qui font vivre les foyers de soins de longue durĂ©e. Joignez-vous Ă  l’Association canadienne des soins de longue durĂ©e et partagez vos moments avec #JournĂ©eNationaledesSLD !

Le 13 juin, Journée nationale des SLD, célébrons les résidents, familles, employés et bénévoles qui font vivre les foyers de soins de longue durée.

Joignez-vous Ă  l’Association canadienne des soins de longue durĂ©e et partagez vos moments avec #JournĂ©eNationaledesSLD !
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Behind every great LTC home is a passionate team of volunteers, families and residents. On June 13, National LTC Day, join us as we celebrate the Canadians who make LTC their home and those who work to support them. Share your celebrations using #NationalLTCDay!

Behind every great LTC home is a passionate team of volunteers, families and residents.

On June 13, National LTC Day, join us as we celebrate the Canadians who make LTC their home and those who work to support them.

Share your celebrations using #NationalLTCDay!
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Smarter systems and sharper tools. CareRx’s pharmacy services and tools help LTC staff streamline medication management, reduce errors and focus on what matters most, their patients. Thank you to CareRx for sponsoring CALTC for better care for Canadians.

Smarter systems and sharper tools. 

CareRx’s pharmacy services and tools help LTC staff streamline medication management, reduce errors and focus on what matters most, their patients. 

Thank you to <a href="/CareRxCorp/">CareRx</a> for sponsoring CALTC for better care for Canadians.
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Paramedics are a vital part of the long-term care system. This week, we thank Paramedics for their skill, compassion and quick response when it’s needed most. #ParamedicServicesWeek #NPSTW2025

Paramedics are a vital part of the long-term care system. 

This week, we thank Paramedics for their skill, compassion and quick response when it’s needed most. #ParamedicServicesWeek #NPSTW2025