Seniors COVID-19
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17% of Albertans 75 and older aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19: Why not?An Alberta seniors advocate says misinformation, transportation and technology barriers are the reasons some people over 75 haven't been vaccinated.CanadaApr 21, 2021
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Albertans taking care of senior and ill family members ‘isolated’ through the COVID-19 pandemicSince the pandemic began Albertans who are taking care of loved ones are not only feeling more stress, but they also are not able to provide the same level of care.HealthJan 19, 2021
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Coronavirus: Isolation taking a toll on mental health of Sask. seniors, some experts saySome experts say there needs to be a balance between the mental health of seniors and protecting them from COVID-19 as isolation takes its toll.CanadaNov 26, 2020
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West Island non-profit raising funds for iPads to keep seniors connectedThe non-profit is raising funds to purchase as many iPads as possible so isolated seniors can socialize.HealthNov 18, 2020
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Southern Alberta seniors take nostalgic harvest tourOne rural southern Alberta care home is giving its seniors a scenic break from their rooms and transporting them back in time.FeaturesOct 1, 2020
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Vernon pipe band takes practice on the road to entertain seniors during pandemicThe tradition started when the group went to play outside the home of a band member's grandmother.Sep 6, 2020
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‘It’s like a jail’: Okanagan seniors in care eager for more freedoms amid COVID-19On Tuesday, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced visitation will resume under strict health and safety protocols.Jul 1, 2020
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Alberta senior worried about extra fees after prescriptions limited to 1-month supplyAn announcement from the Alberta government that it was instructing pharmacists to limit prescriptions to one-month quantities is raising some concerns for seniors in the province.HealthApr 15, 2020
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Alberta’s top doctor bans most visitors at continuing care facilitiesAlberta's top doctor has now banned most visitors from care homes in the province. The only exception is for dying patients or those needing specialized care.HealthApr 7, 2020
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Coronavirus case confirmed at 5th Metro Vancouver long-term care homeFraser Health says a staff member at Delta View Care Centre was diagnosed with COVID-19, a day after a seniors' home in Coquitlam reported a positive case.HealthMar 22, 2020
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