The Wellington Terrace Long Term Care Home collected an award for their wish fulfillment program at a provincial not-for-profit senior care convention on Friday.
At the AdvantAge Ontario annual awards luncheon, the home's Wellington Wishes was recognized with the Supporting Seniors Award, recognizing a program that demonstrates innovation, inspiration, positive outcomes and identifiable benefits.
Wellington Wishes involves home staff planning special events to grant residents’ wishes, with inspiration from friends, family, or the residents themselves. Since the program began in 2022, there have been 11 wishes granted; 14 are currently being planned for 2023.
“A huge part of this program is empowering residents living at the Terrace, who will spend the last years, weeks, and moments of their lives with us,” said Tiffany Wurdell, the Terrace’s Life Enrichment Manager. “Through Wellington Wishes, we give residents the opportunity to pick an adventure or activity that helps them to feel fulfilled, find joy, and know that their personal interests and wants matter to their caregivers.”
To learn more about Wellington Wishes visit wellington.ca/wishes.