February 22, 2025

Kontakt TV features Ivan Franko Homes

to support the Ivan Franko Homes' Campus of Care

October 11, 2024

Kontakt TV features Ivan Franko Homes

August 21, 2024

 Kontakt TV features Ivan Franko Homes

June 25, 2024

KONTAKT features Ivan Franko Homes

June 15, 2024

KONTAKT features Ivan Franko Homes

   16th in the series of Ivan Franko Homes 

Virtual Seminars

Pilgrims of Hope: "Christ Has No Body Now but Yours" was held on

Thursday, March 27nd, 2025

7:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.

 As we journey through Great Lent, we hold onto hope, reflecting on our faith and drawing inspiration to become Christ’s hands and heart in the world—bearing His light, love, and compassion wherever we are. Sister Sophia will share photos from her recent trip to Ukraine, offering a glimpse into the current realities and resilience of its people. 

Presented by: 

Sister Sophia, Superior of the Ukrainian Sisters of 

St. Joseph of Saskatoon

Hosted by: 

 Kvitka Lopushanski, Director of Operations, Administrator of       

IFH-Seniors` Residence, Quality and Risk Director 

Ivan Franko Home Seniors' Residence

  14th in the series of Ivan Franko Homes 

Virtual Seminars

"Dealing with Grief and Change: Individually and as a Community" was held on

Thursday, April 25th, 2024

7:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.

What is grief? How to cope with the pain of loss? How do you help yourself and your loved ones during times of mourning? Learn more with Dr. Rostyslav Shemechko as he discusses and answers common questions about dealing with grief and change.

Presented by: 

Dr. Rostyslav Shemechko, Registered Psychotherapist, MSc

Schema Therapy and Life Coach

Hosted by: 

Olena Tomchuk, Human Resources Manager

Ivan Franko Homes Long Term Care Home

*This webinar is presented in Ukrainian*

 12th in the series of Ivan Franko Homes 

Virtual Seminars

"Alzheimer's And Dementia Webinar" was held on

Thursday, January 25, 2024

7:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.

 Responsive behaviours and effective communication strategies for supporting loved ones with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias..

Speaker: 

Courtney Edmond, Social Worker

BSO Caregiver Specialist, Long Term Care Lead

at the Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Host: 

Halyna Vus, RPN Behavioural Support Lead
Ivan Franko Homes Long Term Care Home

 Part of Ivan Franko Homes 

Virtual Seminar Series 

"Ivan Franko Homes Rebranding Presentation" was held on

Thursday, October 19, 2023

7:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.

Announcing the renewed vision for Ivan Franko Homes future.

Speaker: 

Olya Vovnysh, Chief Executive Officer of

Ivan Franko Homes

Host: 

Christine Witowych, IFH Board Member
and Communications Committee Associate Chair

Ivan Franko Homes' Webinar 

"Building our Future the Campus of Care" was held 

on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

View our recording of this exciting discussion with G-architects and Percon Construction to learn more about the upcoming groundbreaking and construction plans for the Campus of Care. .

Host: 

Olya Vovnysh

Chief Executive Officer of Ivan Franko Homes

Speakers:
Matt Galvin, Co-Founder and Partner of G-architects 

 Massimo Perricone

Vice President and Senior Partner of Percon Construction 

Guest:

 Garry Out, Project Manager 

Ivan Franko Homes' 7th Virtual Seminar 

"Elephant in the Room: Finding the Right Executor" happened on 

Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

View our recording of speakers Laura Ross and William Petruck exploring the importance of choosing the right executor and understanding their role in managing your wishes or those of your loved ones.

Host:

Yuri Chumak 

IFH Board Member and Secretary

Speakers:
Laura Ross

President at Laura Ross Estate Consulting, 

Certified Executor Advisor, MBA

William Petruck

President and CEO of FUNDING matters Inc

Ivan Franko Homes' 5th Virtual Seminar 

"Gratitude and Graceful Aging" happened on 

Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

Billy Graham said it beautifully: “When granted many years of life, growing old in age is natural; but growing old with grace is a choice.”

View the recording of our latest webinar with Sister Lorraine Caza to learn about the secrets to aging with grace.

Host:

Larissa Tkachenko

Vice-Chair, Board of Directors, Ivan Franko Homes

Speaker:
Sister Lorraine Caza

Theologian

Ivan Franko Homes' 3rd Virtual Seminar 

"I'm Still Here: A research-based drama exploring aging and dementia"

happened on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

I’m Still Here ― a play that follows the lives of four people touched by Alzheimer’s Disease ― brings out the profound effects of the disease on the sufferers, their friends, and family. The performance was followed by a recorded live, interactive discussion during which participants shared their experiences, challenges and questions with fellow attendees, and dementia experts.

Moderator:

Dr. Roman Andrusiak
Medical Director, Ivan Franko Homes

Speakers:

Laura Smith-Baldi
Public Education Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Don Baker
Manager, Moving Scenes, Act 2 Studio WORKS

IVAN FRANKO HOMES' 1st Virtual Seminar

"HOW TO HAVE A GOOD VISIT" 

happened on Saturday January 29, 2022. 

Spending time with your loved one has great benefits for their physical and emotional well being while also creating bonding opportunities that create new memories. This seminar highlighted helpful hints for your visit with your loved.

Three areas have been covered: 

Medical - how to converse with a loved one with dementia, how to evaluate their health and well being;

Spiritual - how to help your loved one stay emotionally engaged, what spiritual conversation can add to a loved one’s emotional health;

Practical - how to maximize engagement with your loved one, help them feel happy and connected to their family. 

Moderator:

George Horhota, Chair Ivan Franko Homes 

Speakers:

 Dr. Roman Andrusiak, Health Care Specialist on the medical team

Fr. Bohdan Swystun, Chaplain at IFH

Ms Christine Witowych, Communication Strategist