News And Blog
Covid-19 Update: Vaccine Requirements
Dear Family and Friends, As you may have seen in recent news, The Provincial Health Officer issued an order that requires all healthcare staff including long-term care and Assisted Living homes to be fully vaccinated. There are many thousands of health care workers in...
Who Regulates Long-Term Care in British Columbia
Long-term care in British Columbia is regulated by provincial law and specifically, the Community Care and Assisted Living Act. In addition, there is an Assisted Living Registry that issues registrations for residences that wish to fall under this category, offering...
Health Priorities of Long-Term Care Communities in British Columbia
Long-term care communities in British Columbia have several health priorities. Some are based on the current climate, such as dealing with COVID-19, and others have a longer history, such as nutrition and the psychological well-being of residents. Health priorities...
The Challenges of Senior Care During the Heat of the Summer
Seniors are more fragile than younger age groups. That is why so many precautions were taken to protect seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic. That is also why caregivers pay special attention to seniors when it is extremely hot outside, such as during the recent heat...
The Role of a Sense of Community in the Mental Health of Seniors
A sense of community is very important for the mental health of seniors. As we age, many seniors often feel more and more isolated. Over the years friends, relatives, and partners die. Children and grandchildren grow up and move away. Many of us retire from our jobs...
Nutrition Tips for Seniors
Eating is so important for everyone at every stage of life. Like the old adage says, you are what you eat. We would like to give you a few tips on nutrition to boost your wellness for seniors in our senior care communities and everywhere else. Fruits and Vegetables...
A Special Spring Season for Seniors in Senior Living Communities in Alberta and British Columbia
Canadians always welcome the return of warmer weather. As the days get longer and the snow melts, everyone is eager to spend some time outside—and not beneath several layers of winter clothing! Around this time it is common for people to get inadvertently sunburned;...
March Feels Inspirational
We are thrilled to welcome the springtime and say hello to March. According to the Government of Canada, 6.8% of the total population have had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and over 88% of adults living in senior communities have also been vaccinated. Not...
What Is Therapeutic Recreation?
Therapeutic recreation, or T.R., is an innovative field that has lately gained prominence as a way to address a gap between various forms of therapy. T.R. allows individuals with specific, manageable barriers to engage in activities that might otherwise be...
What You Need To Know About The COVID-19 Vaccine
There has been too much unreliable information floating around as of late about the COVID-19 vaccine; so, let’s focus instead on what the covid vaccine rollout might mean for you—with information from trusted sources. One concern that people may have is regarding...