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                                                                                    Family brings love, joy, pride and a connection to the past for our  residents. Family members are an invaluable resource for staff and serve as  advocates for their loved one. 
                                          As a family member, you may wish to be involved in the Family Council at  Golden Dawn. 
                                          Family Council
                                          A Family Council is a group  of families and friends of residents in a long term care home who meet on a  regular basis. 
                                          The aim of a Family Council  is to act as a liaison between the residents’ family members or friends and the  staff at the long term care home. It  strives to facilitate communication and promote partnerships to maintain or  improve a positive quality of life for all residents.  
                                          Community Support Links 
                                          Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care > http://www.health.gov.on.ca/ 
                                             
                                            Ontario Community Care Access Centre > www.ccac-ont.ca 
                                             
                                            Ontario Retirement Communities Association > www.orca-homes.com 
                                             
                                            The CareGuide Source for Seniors > www.thecareguide.com
                                           
                                          The Alzheimer Society> www.alzheimer.ca/ 
                                               
                                           The Arthritis Society> www.arthritis.ca 
                                              
The Parkinsons Society> www.cno.parkinson.ca/ 
                                            
                                           
                                          
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