Covid Seniors

• COVID-19 cases at Central Okanagan seniors facilities plateau as Interior Health numbers decline

  Since infections started to spike in the Kelowna area in August, there have been 142 cases related to COVID-19 outbreaks in seven seniors facilities and 20 related deaths.

  Health

  Sep 15, 2021
  
• Calgary seniors celebrate ‘fantastic’ success of COVID-19-free care home

  Seniors and staff at the Calgary care home feel fortunate to have avoided the coronavirus.

  Health

  Jun 14, 2021
  
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• ‘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
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• Fraser Health called Grinches for COVID-19 care home decoration policy

  Fraser Health's guidelines require any decorations to be wipeable, ban Christmas trees from common areas where they could be touched and mean no visits from Santas.

  Health

  Dec 12, 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
• University of Alberta med students bring therapeutic art to isolated seniors

  A new exhibit welcomes you to connect with Edmonton seniors.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 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