The Pines Resident & Family Portal

We would like to thank Dr. Jones for her time with us. She is a very busy physician and, therefore, is stepping away from the Pines to focus on many other areas of her practice. The Nursing Leadership team and our medical director, Dr. Cross, are in the process of reviewing the residents that Dr. Jones was assisting to determine which physician is best to support the resident moving forward. The nursing team will connect with residents and family members who are affected by this change. We will now have four physicians supporting the residents at the Pines: Dr. Cross, Dr. Dechert, Dr. Whynot, and Dr. Hammel.

We wish Dr. Jones all the best!

The education package has been updated for Essential Caregivers. Please review the package attached.

New Essential Caregiver Request and Package

If you have any questions, please connect with Stephanie Albert, IPAC Lead, at stephanie.albert@muskoka.on.ca

Thank you to our Family Council for their continued support for quality care for the residents.

For more information, visit Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario at https://eapon.ca/pride-month-2023/

Our residents and team will be celebrating National Long Term Care Day with an Ice Cream Sundae Event! We will have Ice Cream Sundaes in the afternoon on Friday, June 13th, for all residents and staff, as well as Ice Cream treats for our night staff team. Please join us for an ice cream sundae with your loved one to celebrate.

Are you a current volunteer who is looking for ways that you can help out in the home?

Here is a list of opportunities….

• Rotary Garden Scavenger Hunt for Spruce 9:30am until 11:30am ( meet at Pines)
• Walmart trip on Wednesday June 18th at 9:45am until 11:30am (meet at location)
• Kirby's Beach trip on Friday June 20th at 9:45am-11:30am (meet at location)
• June 23^rd 5:45 p.m. Legion Pipe Band performing – Looking for assistance to help residents get to and from the program
• Afternoon Scrabble game 1 x week
• Assist resident with cleaning small personal fish tank 1 x week
• Balcony visits with residents

Monthly Birthday Party—1st Tuesday of the month

If you’d like to become a new volunteer at The Pines, please contact Christina Rochette at: 705-645-4488 ext. 4824 OR email: Christina.rochette@muskoka.on.ca

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) - In recognition of National AccessAbility Week, the District of Muskoka, together with its Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC), is launching a community survey to gather feedback on accessibility within District-operated programs, services, and facilities.

The goal is to better understand individual experiences and identify opportunities to reduce barriers, to help shape the next Multi-Year Accessibility Plan which guides accessibility priorities at the District level.

“The District is working toward a future where accessibility is built in from the start. When we upgrade or build new, accessible features are becoming standard across Muskoka,” said Suzanne Olimer, Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Services and Chair of the Staff Accessibility Working Group. “We need your feedback to ensure everyone can access District services with confidence and independence.”

The survey is open from May 27 to June 9, 2025, and includes seven short questions. Responses will help the District meet and strive to exceed requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

To share your feedback online, please visit www.engagemuskoka.ca/multi-year-accessibility-plan.

Alternate versions of the survey are available. Residents can request a mailed copy with return postage or complete the survey by phone by contacting 705-645-2100 ext. 4228 or emailing clerk@muskoka.on.ca

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