An important part of staying healthy involves occasionally going to appointments with your health care provider. Ensuring you make the most out of these appointments to share and receive the information you need is imperative. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for and get the most out of these experiences.

We are pleased to share an in-depth look at our benefactor, Mr. Thomas McCormick, whose generous support of the Women’s Christian Association enabled them to continue their care for the elderly in our community – a legacy dating back to 1892. This presentation is the latest in our offering of Women’s Christian Association presentations that outline our history in the London community.

Did you know that there is a dynamic and helpful accessibility feature on all our McCormick websites? ReachDeck enables visitors to access read-aloud technology as well as offers clear, visual guides to highlight and enlarge text as it is being read.  In addition, ReachDeck can instantly translate our website into more than 90 languages. If you need any assistance navigating our website, we invite you to explore this feature and see the many helpful options it offers.

We are extremely pleased to announce that Gail Collins is our 2023 Employee Values Award winner!  This year’s award focuses on the value of Excellence, which is described in the McCormick strategic plan as follows: We use current research evidence and best-practice guidelines to improve the care we provide. We advocate for system change. We bring our best to work every day and lead by example. We are adaptable and creative. We strengthen our teams and celebrate their successes.

One can never overestimate the power of music for people with dementia. Music provides an important connection to memory and can be used in many different ways. Music can be a powerful source of joy and comfort for people with dementia and for those around them.”

One can never overestimate the power of music for people with dementia. Music provides an important connection to memory and can be used in many different ways. Music can be a powerful source of joy and comfort for people with dementia and for those around them.”