Dear Residents and Families,

We remain committed to providing updates to our residents, families, and staff at AgeCare. As such, we are providing weekly updates to keep you all informed on what is happening at our communities and organization-wide.

1. Staying Safe in the Community - As restrictions lift, you can continue to protect yourself while out in the community.
2. Visitation, Outings, Overnight Stays, and Screening – Our new guidelines are now in effect.
3. Recreation Calendars - Staying active, intellectually stimulated, and socially connected.
4. Weekly Shout-Out – Celebrate the great work and activities happening at our AgeCare communities.

We hope these weekly updates helpful. Thank you all for your continued support.

Sincerely,

AgeCare Communications

As we continue to move towards normal, it is important to remember that COVID-19 has not left us entirely. While increasing vaccination rates are helping to protect us, there are still measures you can take to keep yourself and our communities safe.

• Frequent and Correct Hand Hygiene:
  • When using soap and water, wash your hand for a minimum of 20 seconds.
  • Use hand sanitizer with 60% or greater alcohol content.
  • Wash your hands after using the washroom, before you eat, after contact with another person and after touching high-use surfaces.
• Avoid certain or busier public settings or go during non-peak times
• Maintain a physical distance of 6ft between others when in a public area, especially when indoors.
• Limit unnecessary travel out of province or country.
• Perform regular health checks for yourself to ensure you are not experiencing symptoms.
• Recognize when you don’t feel well and isolate as necessary.

Get fully vaccinated! Vaccination continues to be our best defence against COVID-19. You can still book your first or second dose – it’s never too late! Learn More

Visitation, Outings, Overnight Stays, and Screening

Visitation

We are pleased to share that visits no longer need to be booked ahead of time. All visitors will continue to be screened upon entry to the building. If your visit occurs outside of reception hours, please submit your screening documents to the nursing station.

While we are pleased to lift these remaining restrictions, all visitors are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated with two doses (the second dose received a minimum of two weeks prior).

During your visit, visitors are required to:

• Wear a medical mask when in common areas or while travelling around the building.
• Maintain physical distancing while in groups.
• Practice proper hand hygiene frequently.
• Whenever possible, residents residing in shared suites-(semi-private), visits should occur in a designated area or outside. If the visit occurs in a shared suite, the number of visitors may be limited to maintain physical distance from the other residents.
• Continue to self-screen for COVID-19 after your visit. Notify AgeCare if any symptoms arise within 14 days of the visit.

Resident Outings, Overnight Stays and Screening

Residents can engage in any activity off-site as they would pre-pandemic. This includes public outings, overnight stays and more. Residents are also no longer required to be screened upon re-entry to the building or required to quarantine if they have gone off-site.

We encourage everyone to continue to follow all public health guidance while off-site.

Rapid Screening

Rapid Antigen Screening (RAS) will continue to be offered to all visitors in our communities. RAS is the best way to prevent COVID-19 from entering our communities.

Click here to view RAS clinic hours

Thank you to everyone who has followed our guidelines over the past 18 months – your dedication to keeping our communities safe and COVID-free is very appreciated.

This week we’re celebrating the Golden Dames – AgeCare Skypointe’s women's group!

This past June and July the Golden Dames enjoyed two special events as part of the Wedding Reminiscence program – a bridal shower and wedding-themed party!

The atrium was decorated beautifully and the ladies were treated to a traditional wedding dance, photographs and delicious cupcakes.

Thank you to the incredible and talented recreation teams for putting on such a spectacular event – the Golden Dames had a wonderful time sharing memories and celebrating together!