Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (Full day, in-person workshop!)
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
Venu Event Space
2800 Highway 7
Vaughan, ON L4K 1W8
Developed in collaboration with
Sponsored by
Members: $390
Non-Members: $525
Note: This workshop is not being recorded.
Food, nutrition and hydration are key components of resident care plans, yet inspection results show there is still work to do to meet requirements. Keep your home in the know and ready with this full-day workshop bringing together sector experts and leaders to unpack the latest in inspections, compliance and innovative improvement approaches used by member homes.
Developed in collaboration with Seasons Care Dietitian Network, the day will help you learn more about challenges found through inspections, current expectations, tips and best practices from Ministry representatives and inspection specialists. Our lunchtime resource showcase gives you the chance to personally connect with and ask questions of nutrition experts and their organizations. In the afternoon, high-performing homes share how they have activated partnerships, interdisciplinary collaboration and other initiatives to achieve food and nutrition excellence for their residents. You’ll also hear the resident voice and what matters to them. It’s a day rich in learning, collective wisdom and connection — you won’t want to miss it.
Sign up today to:
- Understand what nutrition and food leadership looks like in the context of current seniors’ care challenges.
- Stay current about Ministry expectations, inspection trends, compliance planning, best practices and priorities.
- Explore what high performing homes do differently, how to foster and strengthen interdisciplinary and team collaboration, and exchange ideas with other homes.
RD, Director, New Developments and Special Projects, Seasons Care Dietitian Network
Stacey Scaman serves as a Corporate Dietitian Consultant at Seasons Care Dietitian Network, where she provides leadership and support to Long-Term Care (LTC) organizations. In addition to offering clinical nutrition and food service assistance to LTC Dietitians and Nutrition Managers, she helps with the development of policies, procedures, and program planning. Stacey also offers guidance and education to Long-Term Care Homes across Ontario. She leads special projects, including new LTC home builds and acquisitions. As a key member of the Ontario Seniors Nutrition & Advocacy Committee (OSNAC) and the Food & Nutrition Advisory Team (FNAT), Stacey advocates for better nutrition and dietary standards for seniors in LTC. She has been recognized with several awards for innovation, creativity, and excellence in seniors' nutrition, including the prestigious Marie Taylor Award for Excellence in LTC.
Registered Dietitian, RAC-CT, Corporate Dietitian Consultant, Seasons Care Dietitian Network
Twinkle Patel, RD is a Registered Dietitian Leader with 20 years in Seniors Care. Her passion for food started in her grandfather’s bustling restaurant, and evolved into a career that blends good food with good nutrition. For the past 18 years, she been with Seasons Care, embracing their Food First philosophy. Twinkle’s expertise spans menu planning, Mentoring Registered Dietitians and Nutrition Managers, and leading quality improvement initiatives. Today, she provides operational leadership across Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes, empowering teams to excel — a reward almost as sweet as chocolate.
Manager, Training, Development and Recruitment, Training and Development, Ministry of Long-Term Care
Compliance Specialist (Acting), Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects Unit, Ministry of Long-Term Care
MKN Consulting
Mary has over 35 years’ experience in the field of seniors’ care and services in both government and the private sector. Throughout her career, she has held executive and senior leadership positions with varied portfolios focused on seniors’ care and services involving long-term care home regulatory oversight (compliance and enforcement), strategic and operational policy development, privacy, corporate and crisis communications, and government relations. She has also served on numerous long-term care sector and government Committees, workgroups and expert panels. Mary retired from the Ontario Public Service a few years ago and provides consulting services to the long-term care home sector. She is currently Chair of the Board of Directors, Ontario Association of Residents’ Councils (OARC); and a Member of the Advisory Board of Sheridan College’s Centre for Elder Research.
Project Lead Operational Readiness, Rockwood Terrace, County of Grey
Karen Kraus is the Executive Director at Rockwood Terrace located in Durham. Karen has over 25 years experience working in long-term care with 10 years as a Food Services Manager and 15 years as the Executive Director at Rockwood Terrace. Karen is committed to providing quality person centred care that algins with Grey County’s Colour It vision. Over the years Karen has participated on several committees with our healthcare partners to collaboratively implement quality initiatives that support positive change for our residents, families, and team members. The Rockwood Terrace redevelopment project is underway, the new 128 bed home will be built by early 2026. Karen’s leadership skills and expertise of long-term care processes, policy and legislation has a played a crucial role in the design concept that honours the community’s history, while colouring it into the future.
Chef, DN Hospitality
Registered Dietitian, The Regional Municipality of Durham
Executive Director (Acting) & Director of Communications, OARC
With more than 15 years of experience working in long‑term care, Melissa brings a resident‑centred perspective informed by both practice and sector leadership. Since joining OARC in 2018, Melissa has been driven by a commitment to advocacy, empowerment, and meaningful change across LTC communities. She holds a Master’s degree in Health and Aging from McMaster University and draws on her background in media and sociology to amplify resident voices through strategic, partnership‑driven communication.
Resident Leader, OARC
Resident Leader, OARC
Born in Mumbai, India, Jennifer grew-up in England, Africa and Canada. Educated in England, Africa, Canada, France and the U.S. She started her career as a copywriter and rose through the ranks to become a Fashion Marketing Director and then reinvented herself as an Instructor at a Design College in Toronto. She also ran her own writing company, The Right Words, for several years before retiring. Jennifer is a member of both Residents and Family Councils and two Food Committees at her home, Lakeside, in Toronto. She has introduced a number of new programs to the home as part of her endeavor to keep residents active and engaged. She also writes for the home’s newsletter and has recently become a member of OARC's REAL group, a participant in a research study through UHN and hopes to contribute further to OARC's work through her writing and communication skills.
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