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Connect, learn, and share with residents, Residents’ Council Assistants, long-term care teams, and sector partners through OARC forums, webinars, and events across Ontario.

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Every Thursday at 2 PM ET connect with fellow residents from across Ontario to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from one another.

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Explore how recreation teams help create meaningful opportunities for residents to stay connected to their interests, strengths and goals.

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On the last Tuesday of every month at 1PM ET connect with fellow RCAs to discuss and learn practical ways to support strong Residents’ Councils.

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OARC in Action

October 2026 – OARC in Action

This issue highlights the impact of OARC Board Directors, shares inspiring stories from residents and LTC homes, and more
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2026 Spring/Summer – Seasons

Be inspired by stories of LTC home and resident collaboration, and resident-led initiatives in palliative care.
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Here’s what we’ve been working on lately

Engaging Residents
Nutrition, Dignity, and Quality of Life
This resource shares key findings from OARC’s province-wide resident food survey, as well as implementation tips and guiding questions for quality improvement.
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Engaging Residents
Communicating Home Updates with Residents – Template
A simple template that can be customized and used to communicate changes in your home to residents.
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Engaging Residents
Toolkit – Everything about Residents Involves Residents
Explore OARC’s research-informed resident engagement toolkit, co-designed with residents and long-term care partners.
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