03/05/2025
Oyen Long Term Care Adopts the White Rose Program
At a Family Resident Council meeting some residents voiced a need for a more consistent and compassionate approach to end of life and bereavement in LTC. This was a sentiment echoed by staff. The following is a brief overview.
When a resident is at end of life a White Rose is placed at the entrance to their room and a cart containing such items as coffee, tea, cookies etc is brought to their room for family. This increases awareness for family and staff helping to foster a calm environment.
Once a resident passes their bed is respectfully covered in white bedding where a faux white rose wreath is placed as well as a white rose memorial sign at the entrance to their room. A memorial honours their spot in the dining room. A peaceful area was established where staff, family and residents can reflect and leave a card for the family.
The Oyen & District Health Care Foundation was honoured to fund this very worthwhile project.