In Japan, it is customary to celebrate the New Year by spending time with family and eating Osechi Ryori. Osechi Ryori has a variety of New Year dishes, which varies in many regions of Japan. Each dish has a specific wish for happiness and longevity. In keeping with...
When it comes to aging well, food and eating rituals are considered especially important. The average age of Yee Hong’s long-term care residents is about 90. As individuals age, and particularly for individuals with dementia, eating culturally appropriate foods that...
By: Maria Chu, Executive Director, CPS Yee Hong is well known for our “Continuum of Care” model, whereby we provide a wide range of high-quality services for seniors living in the community through our Community and Professional Services Division (CPS). CPS’s mission...
Chinese New Year is an important celebration for many of our residents. To welcome the Year of the Rabbit, we held special celebrations across our Centres. At Finch Centre, our Activation team organized a lion dance to ring in the new year with residents. Thank you to...
By: Anisa Wu, Project Manager, AER Division As a recognized leader in providing culturally appropriate, person-centered care, Yee Hong is expanding our service offerings through our Advisory, Education and Research (AER) Division. AER’s mission is to leverage Yee...
Congratulations to our Mississauga Centre’s Activation Team! Our Labyrinth Garden Walk was awarded Outstanding Program of the Year by Recreation Professionals of Ontario (RPO) at their 2022 Annual Convention. RPO is a professional organization representing leisure...
