It looks like Peel Region’s initiative is continuing to have a positive influence. First the City of Toronto followed suit and now Primacare Living has decided to bring the Butterfly Program to St Catherines, Brampton, London, and near Hamilton according to the October 24th Toronto Star article.
Could we be on a roll? If so, why is nothing happening in Brantford, Ottawa, Kingston, North Bay and other cities in Ontario?
And as we have highlighted in previous posts, it does not necessarily have to be the Butterfly Model! Moira Welsh, the Star reporter, did research on other innovative models and stated “The Green House Project and Eden Alternative – both created by American Geriatrician Dr. Bill Thomas – share similar philosophies that favour small homes, social interaction and friendships between staff and people in their care.”
Let’s get going folks! Now that the Municipal Elections are over in some provinces, you can send letters asking Mayors and City Councillors to champion transformation in one of the long-term care homes in your region.
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If we do nothing, nothing will change.
My Father is still waiting in hospital to be placed in long term care. I have corresponded several times with the local MPP and they have done absolutely nothing to help in his case. My Dad has been waiting for almost a year now, and on five lists. He is a continuous flight risk, he has escaped numerous times and even made it out side the hospital last winter. He is currentl6 at Montfort t Hospital in Ottawa. The Butterfly program is wonderful and look forward to it being implemented in Ottawa but I have zero confidence in government.
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