A research program studying long-term care in Atlantic Canada
06/01/2026
We are pleased to share that Dr. Marilyn Hodgins will be presenting at the 37th International Nursing Research Congress in Toronto.
Her research examines factors that influence long-term care nurses’ intent to stay.
Our research shows that care aides who have recently arrived in Canada often report better mental health, lower stress, and lower anxiety compared to those who have been in Canada for longer.
As long-term care continues to recruit internationally, it is equally important to ensure newcomers feel supported, welcomed, and able to stay. Creating inclusive workplaces and stronger community connections can make a difference.
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This video was produced with funding from the Long-Term Care Innovation Pilot Fund, Mount Saint Vincent University made possible by Shannex and The Reciprocity Foundation.
French subtitles are available on the Nova Scotia Centre on Aging YouTube Channel.
05/25/2026
Are you attending in Ottawa?
We’re sharing four presentations highlighting ARC LTC findings – come connect, learn, and be a part of the conversation.
05/19/2026
We are pleased to share that Dr. Heather Dicks will be presenting at the IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics this July in Amsterdam.
We often hear that many long-term care workers are leaving their jobs. Our research shows that a supportive and empowering workplace culture plays an important role for staff retention.
Learn more in the full video posted on our page.
05/12/2026
ARC LTC recognizes and celebrates the incredible contributions nurses make to the long-term care sector. We celebrate nurses today on international nurses day, throughout national nursing week, and beyond.
05/08/2026
Big congratulations to research assistant Dina Sallam on winning “Best Student Poster Design” at the Northwood Research Symposium (April 30).
Did you know we held three test screenings of our first video? Dina’s impactful presentation highlighted why including end-users in our video development process matters – showcasing how their input directly shaped the message we shared, the visuals we chose, and the pacing of the story. Those insights have carried forward and will continue to shape our future videos.
Way to go Dina! You can watch our videos on our social media page. More videos to come this spring and summer.
05/07/2026
Last week some of our team had the chance to attend and present at the Northwood Research Symposium – and what an inspiring day it was!
It was great to connect with others across the sector, share our work, and learn about the incredible research happening around us.
Opportunities like this remind us how powerful it is to come together, exchange knowledge, and keep pushing the work forward.
05/04/2026
The mental health of our long-term care workforce matters. A core part of our work focuses on understanding the well-being of the long-term care workers and identifying areas for improvement. Watch for new research findings to be shared here and on our website.
CMHA National is a great resource for more information and toolkits.
We often hear that many long-term care workers are leaving their jobs – this is a problem for everyone living and working in long-term care homes.
Our research shows that workplace culture plays a key role in whether staff stay or go. When care aides, nurses, and managers feel supported, valued, and empowered, they are more likely to remain in their roles. Improving long-term care means looking beyond individual solutions and focusing on creating healthier, more supportive work environments.
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This video was produced with funding from the Long-Term Care Innovation Pilot Fund, Mount Saint Vincent University made possible by Shannex Incorporated and The Reciprocity Foundation
French Subtitles are available on Nova Scotia Centre on Aging YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/kh74AqCUFZo