Welcome to the 2004Geriatric Service

Recognition Awards

The Award Winners are….

The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander Award for

Outstanding Individual Achievement

•Years of exemplary service in the area of Gerontology practice, education and research

•An inspiration for her innovative approaches and her passionate work for older adults

Outstanding Individual Achievement award

When we “talk about _____ we think of academic excellence, enthusiasm, a wonderful teacher, dedicated leader….very giving of her time”She has the “gift for making research look easy”“____ makes us think more critically about our work and how we care for people with Dementia”

Always contributed over and above what is expectedPeople hear____ and say, “wouldn’t it be great to work with her”Overall, her work has positively changed the care and quality of life of seniors

The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander Award for Outstanding Individual

Achievement

Lori Schindel-Martin PhD(c) Director, Ruth Sherman Centre of Aging

The Kim Nolan Students’ Choice Award for Outstanding Team Achievement

• Known for their successful service in responding to “hard-to-serve” clients

• Known as the team to call when client’s present with challenging issues

• Continuingly reflecting on best practice for determining needs

Outstanding Team Achievement

A team that promotes collaboration and integration among care partnersA family member recently said, “you take the time and listen. If you hadn’t I think my parent would have died”.Work your team has accomplished is exceptional

The Kim Nolan Students’ Choice Award for Outstanding Team Achievement

“kindness and compassion”

Committed to improving seniors mental health services…outstanding team!

Halton Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Team

Margaret and Charles Juravinski Award for Outstanding Organization Achievement

Committed to providing a comfortable environment where the resident and their family participate in directing care

Granted a three year Accreditation by ORCA, the highest ranking a residence can achieve

Organization Achievement Award

One can “visit at any time, unannounced to find a relaxed, home like atmosphere with residents chatting or taking part in activities”Staff are often ”engaged in conversation and laughter with the residents”Highly competent staff, able to manage complex behaviours often associated with severe mental illness

Margaret and Charles Juravinski Award for Outstanding Organization Achievement

Staff are “conscientious, caring and professional”Committed to advocating for seniors’rightsPromote residents’independence and dignity each day

Lakeview Retirement HomeHamilton

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