Fraser Health and long-term care home administrator confirm Friday declaration
As an indirect result of COVID, another elder in the long-term care home has passed away
LTC residents made up 81 per cent of all reported COVID-19 deaths in the country
The latest initiative is the Safe Seniors Strong Communities program, launched this spring
Wave of new volunteers stepped in to help when pandemic struck
A long-term care residence at Langley Memorial Hospital initiates outbreak protocols as of Monday
Volunteers with the Keep in Touch program will connect with seniors via phone, Monday through Friday
Event modeled after earlier event at West Vancouver PARC location
About one in 10 seniors are victims of consumer fraud each year: Canadian Department of Justice
An outbreak at the care home was declared for a second time on April 29
Elder abuse can be physical, financial, sexual or psychological
One staffer tested positive on Sunday
‘Song and laughter will see you through,’ says Dorothy McKilligan
Damning military reports said troops found cases of abuse and negligence in the homes
Mary Ann King hopes Arabian mare’s visit also helps raise awareness of AL amyloidosis
‘In these stressful times anyone that can spread a little joy should be praised not condemned’
Ontario Long Term Care Association calling for more action
