Queensway Long Term Care Home & Retirement Community
100 Queen Street N0M 2G0 Hensall, ON, Canada

Here is your last #MotivationMonday of 2020 - have you started planning for 2021? Get ready to dream big!

Wishing everyone a very safe and happy holiday. Merry Christmas everyone!

Much to our surprise, some elves from Ice Cultures in Hensall donated these beautiful sculptures for Queensway Residents to enjoy. We appreciated their thoughtfulness!!

November 16 - 22 is Digital Health Week and as our world continues to change there is an increased focus on easily accessible and efficient health care. Focused on improving the quality of life for Canadians, digital health allows: Remote access to personal health information Faster, more efficient care Virtual visits... Learn more about digital health in Canada here: https://bit.ly/33bwGP5

Remember to spread some kindness today. #WednesdayWisdom

A big thank you from the staff and residents of the Queensway LTC and RC to Bruce Power for their donation of cookies, ornaments, and the bio scanner. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Today is World Kindness Day, and we could all use some extra kindness these days. Take a moment in your day to spread a little kindness to those around you. Let us know in the comments below what the kindest thing someone has ever done for you is.

Happy Thanksgiving to Canadians far and wide!

Queensway’s East coast resident enjoys a bagpiper that his family had brought in to help celebrate his birthday. Even though the weather was a little chilly he still had his toes a tapping.

From spooky family friendly classics, to downright scary movies, we’ve got the ultimate list of classic Halloween movies! Let us know in the comments what your Halloween must-watch movie is. https://bit.ly/3kJAa11

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

Are you a fan of October or are you ready to push onto November?

Queensway residents enjoyed the best kind of craft.. one that turns into a treat!

Remembrance Day has a special meaning to our seniors. Some of our residents fought in the war and others remember someone who hold a special place in their hearts.

Thank you to Wave Limousine for giving Queensway residents a complimentary fall tour. The leaves were absolutely beautiful and we enjoyed getting out for the drive.

Lest We Forget. Today is an important day as we take the time to remember and thank all those who have served our country and remember those who have given their lives for us. Learn more about Remembrance Day and how you can give back, get involved and thank those who have fought for our country. https://bit.ly/2S7XR6W

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

Pumpkins are the ultimate fall decor, but not everyone loves the mess of carving or has the time (or ability) to do it. Try these unique, no mess, easy to-do pumpkin decorating styles and bring the spirit of the season indoors! https://bit.ly/2nfk4E2

Queensway residents are thankful for so many things.

This month we recognize and thank Occupational Therapists for all the hard work they do. Occupational therapists provide a type of health care that helps to solve the problems that interfere with a person’s ability to do important everyday tasks. To learn more about OT’s and how you can say thank you to those in your area visit the website today: https://bit.ly/3mSyjss

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

Just like the seasons, take this reminder that it’s never too late to start over again. Take this #WednesdayWisdom and restart your week, or maybe just restart a project you’ve been working on!

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

Happy National Seniors Day.

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

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

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

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