Parisien Manor Long-Term Care
439 Second Street East K6H 1Z2 Cornwall, ON, Canada

The May Diner’s Club group at Parisien Manor chose Burger King for their order-in meal last night

Happy PSW Week! Thank you to all the hard working PSW's for all you do!

We hope this mid-week quote inspires you and gets you through the rest of the week.

We celebrated our amazing staff all week long. We had a picture wall of Parisien Manor nurses, both staff & residents. Starbucks Coffee Monday, Baked Apple Pies & Coffee from McDonald’s on Tuesday, Dairy Queen Dilly Bars Wednesday, Pizza Thursday & finished the week off with Tim Horton’s Donuts on Friday. As the week approaches its end, we would like to wish all of our staff a Very Happy Nurses Week/ Staff Appreciation Week!! Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen you...r passion, courage, dedication and commitment to resident care and wellbeing, and we want to say THANK YOU. You are the backbone of the Parisien Manor family and we hope you feel valued and appreciated for all that you do. Thank you for celebrating this week with us J We would also like to thank everyone who supported and helped us make this week special; Starbucks Cornwall, McDonald's Canada Dairy Queen Grill & Chill & a very generous family! See more

May is Speech and Hearing Month in Canada! The month of May is dedicated to raising public awareness about communication health highlighting the importance of early detection and intervention in the treatment of communication disorders, and the role that our members and associates play in helping people to Speak well. Hear well. Live well. Learn more here: https://speechandhearing.ca/

Happy Family Day! No matter how big or small your family is, or how you choose to celebrate the day, we hope you have a safe and relaxing family day with the ones you love.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Some Valentine’s advice from the Residents at Parisien Manor.

This week's riddle was love themed- did you get it right?

Welcome back for another edition of #RiddleMeThis. Leave your best guess in the comments below. Don't forget to check back at 5pm to see if you got the answer right!

Elfie is getting naughty! 7 MORE DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS.

Parisien Manor Christmas tree with all the residents’ faces.

Residents of Parisien Manor have a special visitor for the holiday season! Here is what Elfie has been up to these past few days! On day 1 we caught him playing with the dry erase markers! On day 2 we caught him helping the screener.... On day 3 he was causing more mischief and hanging on the Christmas balls in the lobby. See more

Spread some warmth this winter by spreading kindness.

Don't feel frozen this winter, surround yourself with loved ones worth melting for. #WednesdayWisdom

We caught Elfie hanging around in the elevator on Monday. Tuesday Elfie was reminding staff that it is Green and Red day with his selfie from the printer!!! 9 MORE DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!

Today is International Volunteer Day, a global celebration of volunteers. This year more than ever we need to shine a light on the impact of volunteer efforts around the world. Thank you volunteers for all your efforts today and every day. https://bit.ly/2TKqc46

We always talk about the winter cold, but let's talk about the positive with this #WednesdayWisdom

Elfie wanted to send another message to the staff and residents!

We had our Thanksgiving trolley last Friday afternoon. Activity staff asked the residents what they are thankful for and some of their responses were: my health, being alive, my friends and family just to name a few. There are so many things to be thankful for. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving from everyone here at Parisien Manor.

Happy Thanksgiving to Canadians far and wide!

Happy National Seniors Day.

October 6 - 12 is Mental Health Illness Awareness Week. Designed to help open the eyes of Canadians to the reality of mental illness, Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is an annual national public education campaign. Learn more about MIAW and the Faces of Mental Illness campaign by visiting the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health website: https://bit.ly/360iYAi

Look at the seasons as living art exhibits all around us for this weeks #WednesdayWisdom.

Head into the rest of the week worrying a little less. #WednesdayWisdom

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and with 1 in 8 Canadian women diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, and over 25,000 Canadian women diagnosed each year it is important to recognize and support such an important cause. To learn more about how you can get involved or how you can help keep the women in your life safe visit the Canadian Cancer Society website here: https://bit.ly/3i1gZOv

On September 29th the world remembers the importance of a healthy heart, and through World Heart Day spread information on the prevention and control of CVD (Cardiovascular disease). World Heart Day informs people around the globe that CVD, including heart disease and stroke, is the world’s leading cause of death claiming 17.9 million lives each year Learn more about World Heart Day and how you can make a difference in not only your life, but the lives of those around you.... https://bit.ly/3jluMjS

You don’t have to be a math wizard to conquer a sudoku puzzle. These puzzles help keep the mind active and engaged, preventing boredom and keeping the brain healthier. Some studies have even shown that brain exercises can keep seniors sharper for up to 10 years longer. Give these fun and easy sudoku puzzles a try - you can even challenge friends to see who can finish faster!... https://bit.ly/34EYyvS

With Autumn in full swing, now is the perfect time to get out those knitting needles and start working on a new scarf, or hat or be really adventurous and knit a sweater! Learn how to knit this fall with the help of Martha Stewart. https://bit.ly/31waXjV

Make sure you take time to stop and smell the roses this week. #WednesdayWisdom

A birthday trolley went around Parisien Manor on Friday. Here are some of the residents who celebrated their birthday in September! HAPPY BIRTHDAY

September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day, to help raise awareness and get involved you are encouraged to wear blue, #GoBlueforALZ. Wear blue on World Alzheimer’s Day to show that you are Dementia Friendly! You can learn more about Alzheimer’s by visiting the Alzheimer Society of Canada website, and you can also donate or find ways to get involved in your community. https://alzheimer.ca/en/Home

A huge thank you to Chris Harrop for the smile cookie donation to all Parisien Manor staff!

A huge thank you to The Cornwall Boys and Girls Club for the smile cookie donation to all staff and residents at Parisien Manor! #TheCornwallBoysandGirlsClub

Run, jog, walk, or donate; however you choose to participate today is the Terry Fox Run, and even after 40 years, despite global restrictions the run will go on! The Terry Fox Foundation is excited to announce that Canadians will continue to support cancer research through Virtual Runs from coast to coast to coast this September. To learn more about Terry’ Marathon of Hope and how you can get involved visit the link:... https://terryfox.org/run/ See more

Celebrate Ontario's Resident's Council Week! These Council's shape the lives of residents by bringing them together. Visit the link below for more information about this important event and how you can get involved! https://bit.ly/32yPO95

Staying healthy and strong does not have an age limitation. Try these easy 15-minute exercises for seniors that help improve balance and strength. https://philips.to/2YBq0qA

Do you have a First Aid kit in your home? Are you aware of where one is at your workplace? If an emergency occurred would you have the First Aid knowledge to help? September 12, 2020, is World First Aid Day, an annual campaign to promote the importance of first aid training in preventing injuries and saving lives. Learn more about First Aid training in your area as well as what you should stock in your First Aid kit.... https://bit.ly/2ECknBx