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10/29/2026

🖥️ Event Reminder: Long-Term Care Quick Guides Introductory Webinar

Join Family Councils Ontario and Waiting Room Revolution for an introductory webinar about the Long-Term Care Quick Guides — practical resources co-designed to support residents, families, and long-term care staff.

Available free of charge to all long-term care homes across Ontario, these guides aim to strengthen communication, support informed decision-making, and help ensure care reflects residents’ needs, preferences, and voices.

Register Today: https://tinyurl.com/yp86zf22

10/28/2026

Great connections at the OLTCA This Is Long-Term Care Conference!

We were pleased to welcome Peter Kaftarian, Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Long-Term Care, to our booth for a conversation with FCO CEO Sam Peck and members of our team. It was a great opportunity to connect and highlight the importance of collaboration, family engagement, and ensuring family voices are heard in shaping the future of long-term care across Ontario.

Thank you to OLTCA for bringing together leaders and partners who share a commitment to supporting residents and families!

10/28/2026

Rethinking Long-Term Care Design: From Institution to Community 🌿

How can residential long-term care environments better support quality of life, inclusion, and independence?

Join us on 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 for a thoughtful discussion on Ireland’s national guidelines for new and refurbished long-term care settings: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱.

This 60-minute session will explore:
- Universal design: Creating accessible, inclusive spaces for all residents.
- Household models: Shifting away from institutional setups toward home-like environments.
- Sustainability & resilience: Designing long-term care facilities built for the future.
- Implementation: The ongoing work to mainstream these models nationwide.

Featured Speakers:
🎤 Tom Grey, Architect
🎤 Dr. Ann Coyle, Retired Health Professional & Advocate

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Online (Zoom)

👉 Register today: https://tinyurl.com/2zusv23b

10/19/2026

A Family Council is more than a meeting—it’s a place to belong, be heard, and navigate long-term care together. 💙

This past year, Family Councils Ontario worked to expand that sense of belonging across the province. Thanks to pilot project funding from the Ministry of Long-Term Care, we grew our team and got out from behind our screens to visit more long-term care homes, with a special focus on rural and northern communities.

Together with our partners, diverse caregiver communities, and dedicated researchers, we’re making long-term care homes places of compassion, dignity, and respect for all residents.

📖 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: https://hubs.li/Q04Bym720

10/15/2026

Entering long-term care can feel overwhelming for residents and families, often leaving them unprepared for the journey ahead. But it doesn't have to be this way.

Join us for an exclusive introductory webinar with the Waiting Room Revolution on the newly co-designed Long-Term Care Quick Guides—practical, free resources now available to all Ontario long-term care homes to strengthen communication, reduce crises, and ensure care reflects what matters most.

Hear from leading healthcare experts:
- Dr. Hsien Seow, Canada Research Chair in Palliative Care & Health System Innovation, McMaster University
- Dr. Sammy Winemaker, Palliative Care Physician & Professor, Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University

Together, let's help residents and families navigate long-term care with greater confidence, clarity, and hope.

📅Date & Time: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 12 – 1 p.m. ET
🔗 Register today: https://tinyurl.com/5ap4zekb

10/08/2026

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁! ⭐ 𝗔 𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿, 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲! 🦷

Golden Care Golden Care brings dentists, hygienists, and denturists directly into long-term care homes across the GTA and Southwestern Ontario, making routine exams, cleanings, and essential dental care stress-free and accessible for residents.

We are so proud to partner with organizations that bring such tangible comfort and care to seniors. Thank you for supporting FCO and helping us make a lasting difference in long-term care!

Check out our sponsorship opportunities here: https://hubs.li/Q04zt43_0

10/07/2026

📢 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀: 𝗙𝗖𝗢 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁!

To give Family Council members maximum flexibility, we’re now offering both a daytime and an evening virtual forum each month. Whether you prefer an afternoon session or an evening chat, you can jump on Microsoft Teams with FCO staff to learn, share, and collaborate.

These interactive monthly sessions are your space to: Learn about Family Council fundamentals & long-term care Explore membership, recruitment, and leadership strategies Share experiences and practical ideas with peers across the province Ask questions and discover best practices to support your Family Council

🗓️ OCTOBER 2026 FORUMS Theme: Understanding Long-Term Care

☀️ Daytime Forum: Wednesday, October 14 at 1:30 PM
👉 REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/zahc3j6z

🌙 Evening Forum: Tuesday, October 20 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM
👉 REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/4ahhcncd

🔗 Can’t make these dates or want to plan ahead? Visit our FCO Forums page for full details on upcoming sessions: https://hubs.li/Q04zkyBP0

10/06/2026

How do we build long-term care communities where every resident, staff member, and family member truly feels welcomed, valued, and respected? 🤝✨

Join us for an insightful webinar exploring how recognizing and celebrating diversity fosters a genuine culture of belonging in long-term care. Through practical examples and guided reflection, our guest speakers will share actionable ways to:
🔹 Build cultural awareness and understanding
🔹 Address identity-based harm directly and effectively
🔹 Strengthen relationships across care teams and families
🔹 Create more inclusive, compassionate environments for all

Meet the Presenters:
🔹 Leila Afrasiabi Ayre – Well-being and Equity Advisor, Seniors' Services, Region of Waterloo
🔹 Sharon Jackson (Co-contributor) – Person-Centred Care Advisor, Seniors' Services, Region of Waterloo

Whether you are a family member, long-term care staff, or advocate, this conversation is for you.

👉 Save your spot today: https://tinyurl.com/fpc4f2kc

10/01/2026

🎉 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗖𝗢 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁! 🎉

We are embarking on a brand-new chapter! Starting 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭, the FCO Knowledge Exchange is officially moving into our brand-new home within the FCO Community of Support. We’re so excited to continue sharing knowledge, connecting, and learning together in this dedicated space.

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀: To stay connected and keep participating, you will need to create a new account—member accounts will not be automatically transferred over.

👉 Get started today: https://hubs.li/Q04yKgNX0
Need a helping hand getting set up? Check out our step-by-step guide here: https://tinyurl.com/yua8kdx9

10/01/2026

Today, on National Seniors Day (October 1), Family Councils Ontario joins communities across Canada in celebrating older adults—especially residents who form the heart of our long-term care communities. 🧡

Seniors are our family members, mentors, and changemakers. Their voices, wisdom, and lived experiences continue to guide and enrich us all.

Let’s take a moment today to thank the older adults in our lives, champion their rights and well-being, and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring they live with dignity, respect, and joy.

💬 How are you celebrating a senior in your life today? Drop a note or a word of thanks in the comments below!

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