News And Blog
How Responses to COVID-19 Have Improved Long-Term Care
Long-term care has considerably changed in response to COVID-19. One could argue that responses to COVID-19 have improved long-term care. Let’s take a look at how that is. Staffing There have been a number of changes to how staffing is handled. In some provinces, such...
How The Hamlets COVID-19 Prevention Rapid Response Taskforce is working and being noticed
Communities worldwide have had to adapt to the unprecedented circumstances brought on by COVID-19. The pandemic highlighted just how important it is to be prepared and vigilant. The Hamlets rose to meet the demands of this challenging time to adapt to the new normal of COVID-19.
COVID-19 and Care Home Update
At the time of this writing, British Columbia currently has 90 new cases of COVID-19, 13 persons in hospital due to COVID-19, and five people total in ICU across the province due to COVID-19. Alberta currently has 43 of which 9 are currently in ICU. How many new cases...
The Hamlets COVID-19 Prevention and Response
Communities worldwide have had to adapt to the unprecedented circumstances brought on by COVID-19. The pandemic highlighted just how important it is to be prepared and vigilant. Committed, The Hamlets rose to meet the demands of this challenging time to adapt to the new normal of COVID-19.
Primary Ways That Senior Communities Are Responding to COVID-19
Seniors and senior communities are particularly vulnerable populations facing COVID-19, and, as such, these communities have undergone some significant changes in how they operate. Alberta Health Minister, Tyler Shandro, said more than 70 percent of COVID-related...
Helping Seniors in Long-Term Care Communities Find Comfort During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is a challenging time for all of us. Some people having the hardest time are seniors living in long-term communities. Seniors are considered a high-risk category and a vulnerable population for contracting COVID-19. As leaders in providing senior...
The Hamlets at Duncan Designated an Essential Service Project.
Building Healthcare infrastructure has always been important work, and never more so than today while we grapple as a society to deal effectively with the Corona Virus and Covid-19. The Hamlets at Duncan Designated an Essential Service Project. In these extraordinary...
How BC Long-Term Care Communities Are Implementing Social Distancing
Long-term and assisted-living care communities have big challenges in implementing social distancing. Furthermore, the situation with COVID-19 is evolving, and the care communities are responding to the requirements and best practices as they also change. This is...
CONNECT WITH A LOVED ONE
Connecting with a loved one at the Hamlets just got easier! It is so important to keep connected with one another, in an effort to keep the communication going between our residents and the outside world, and keep the positive vibes flowing, we have created a new...
Benefits of Long Term Care Homes and Services in BC
Long term care services in BC, such as a long term care home, provide continued support and care for seniors who require frequent attention. There are a number of benefits to this type of care home, including: - Quality Care - Recreation and Community - Physical...
