Coronavirus Seniors

• ‘It’s beautiful to see’: Virtual pet therapy comforts B.C. long-term care residents during COVID-19

  Stuart Mah and Nugget the dog are now dialling up their elderly fans once a week via FaceTime. The elderly residents eagerly look forward to the virtual visit.

  Health

  Jan 25, 2021
  
• Ontario long-term care residents describe devastating impact of isolation during COVID-19 pandemic

  A group of residents spoke with Ontario's Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission and described the intense loneliness and deteriorating mental health they and their peers experienced.

  Health

  Jan 21, 2021
  
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• Calgary woman inspires Canadians to send her grandma cards for 95th birthday

  Isolation is a concern when it comes to seniors dealing with COVID-19 restrictions. But a Calgary woman came up with a way to make her grandma feel loved beyond words.

  Features

  Dec 11, 2020
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• How to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other infections at Ontario’s long-term care homes

  As a part of the Global News series 'Care Gone Wrong: Inside Ontario's nursing homes,' we look at what can be done to improve infection control now and in the future.

  Health

  Nov 30, 2020
• B.C. seniors need more protection as COVID-19 pandemic’s 2nd wave hits: report

  Key recommendations include the use of rapid testing protocols and clear guidelines on how essential family caregivers can stay safely connected to their loved ones.

  Health

  Nov 19, 2020
• Opposition, advocates say Ottawa needs to fix long-term care homes now

  Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said Wednesday 80 per cent of COVID-19 deaths in the first wave were connected to long-term care.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2020
• Survey to assess impact of restrictions on B.C. seniors’ homes during pandemic

  On June 30 the restrictions were loosened to allow one designated visitor per resident at facilities with a COVID-19 safety plan in place.

  Health

  Aug 26, 2020
• Australia sends emergency medical teams to coronavirus-ravaged nursing homes

  Aged care homes are at the centre of Australia's worst outbreak in Melbourne, with 804 active COVID-19 cases linked to homes across the larger Victoria state, including workers.

  World

  Jul 29, 2020
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• How pets are helping residents of one B.C. seniors’ home get through COVID-19

  Live-in pets have brought love and comfort to residents of The Views at St. Joseph's in Comox for about 15 years.

  Jul 8, 2020
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• Canada’s proportion of coronavirus deaths in nursing homes top 16 other nations: study

  As of May 25, long-term care residents made up 81 per cent of all reported COVID-19 deaths in the country, compared to an average of 42 per cent among all countries studied.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2020