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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