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Seniors Month: A Story of Heart and Care at Hogarth Riverview Manor

Date: 2025-06-30

As Seniors Month comes to a close, we pause to honour the older adults we care for and the compassionate teams who walk beside them each day. At Hogarth Riverview Manor (HRM), one of those caring hearts is Patricia (Patti) LaPointe, a dedicated Personal Support Worker whose kindness and commitment bring our values to life every day.

Patti's journey into caregiving began over 20 years ago, when her elderly aunt was diagnosed with cancer. "I just knew," she says. "This is what I have to do." Since then, she has devoted her career to long-term care, bringing kindness and respect to every shift and helping residents feel at home.

Whether curling a resident's hair or quietly sitting with someone in their final hours, Patti embodies the thoughtful, personal care we strive for every day. She recalls one moment that stayed with her: "There was a lady a few years ago who didn't have any family. She was close to passing, and I stayed with her so she wouldn't feel alone." Stories like this show how deeply small acts of kindness can comfort residents and uphold the dignity we value so much.

Families have expressed gratitude to not only Patti, but also her colleagues, often through meaningful gestures like kind words of thanks and invitations to celebrations. "I feel sad when residents pass," Patti says, "but I feel good knowing I helped make their stay as comfortable as possible - and that their families appreciated us."

This Seniors Month, we're shining a light on Patti's story - a glimpse into the everyday moments of care and connection at HRM. It's the small acts of kindness, the quiet dedication, and the compassion our staff bring each day that truly make HRM feel more like home.

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