Eastholme Home for the Aged in Powassan is receiving over $32,000 from the province.
The one-time funding will allow Eastholme to purchase 10 bariatric beds, mattresses, and commodes.
“This equipment is essential for providing care to residents with bariatric needs,” says Odelia Callery, Eastholme Administrator. “We are grateful for the Province of Ontario and the Ministry of Health for these special one-time funding opportunities that allow long-term care homes to obtain and/or upgrade equipment that allows for the provision of care for those with specialized needs.”
MPP Vic Fedeli announced the funding.
“Our government understands investments through the Equipment and Training fund allow long-term care homes, like Eastholme, to provide better care for their residents in the comfort of their own homes,” says Fedeli.
He adds money from the fund helps homes purchase more diagnostic equipment and train staff to treat residents’ conditions that most often lead to preventable hospital visits, such as urinary tract infections, falls, pneumonia, and congestive heart failure.
