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.
This weekly update includes:
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Easing of Visitation Guidelines – Important updates regarding Estate and Care Centre visitation coming into effect Monday.
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Recreation & Activities - An update on our recreation and activities as the need to stay active, intellectually stimulated, and socially connected never ends.
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Weekly Shout Out - Sharing good news stories and gratitude for our residents, staff and community.
Thank you all for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Cindy Kahlon,
Administrator
Harmony Court Estate & Care Centre
Easing of Visitation Guidelines
Effective Monday, July 19, an easing of restrictions at Harmony Court Estate and Harmony Court Care Centre will go into effect. This guidance supports safe, meaningful visits while adhering to infection prevention & control requirements. The restrictions on visitation are grounded in regional/Provincial Health Officer orders under section 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Health Act.
Harmony Court Care Centre Visitation Guidelines
As of Monday, it is no longer a requirement to pre-book your visits with a resident in the care centre. Any scheduled visits that are booked on or after the 19th are no longer required, however, You are welcome to still come at those times as the hours are still within the new visiting hours.
It is strongly recommended that long-term care visitors are fully vaccinated with two doses (the second dose received a minimum of two weeks prior).
Fully Immunized
- Must wear a medical mask in all indoor public/common areas, including to and from the resident’s room.
- Can remove mask while visiting the resident in their suite or designated area.
Not Immunized or Partially Immunized
- Must wear a medical mask at all times, including visiting with the resident in their suite or indoor public/common areas.
Time:
To allow for screening, visiting hours are:
Monday through Sunday
9:30 am to 12:00 pm
1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Location:
- Visits can occur in the resident’s suite, designated areas, or outside.
- Whenever possible, residents residing in shared suites-(semi-private), visits should occur in a designated area or outside. If the visit is occurring in a shared suite, the number of visitors may be limited to maintain physical distance from the other residents.
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For more information download our updated Visitation Guidelines |
When entering, visitors must be screened and follow ALL safe visiting practices and COVID-19 protocols.
Harmony Court Estate Visitation Guidelines
There is a strong recommendation that all visitors be fully immunized - two doses with the second dose received a minimum of two weeks prior.
As of Monday, there will be no additional requirements or restrictions around Estate visitation. We ask that all visitors continue to follow all public health guidance.
Virtual Visits
We are encouraging in-person visitation when possible. Virtual Visits will still be available, but we ask that they be reserved for those who cannot visit in person. To book a virtual visit and window visits with your loved one, contact hcrecreation@agecare.ca or (604) 527-3328 between 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
Recreation & Activities
Our recreation team is working hard to create engaging activities that enrich the mind, body and spirit. We are taking a measured, phased approach to recreation activities. Each week we will be reassessing how these are going and make any adjustments that may be required.
In both Harmony Court Estate (Independent Living) and the Care Centre (Long Term Care), we are cohorting residents into groups. They may enjoy the activities with the same residents each time. All cohort recreation programs will involve no touching of each other or shared objects.
During all interactions, staff continue to practice exceptional hand hygiene, wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), and are using extreme diligence in enhanced cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
Download the Care Centre Calendars:
Download the Estate Activity Calendar:
Weekly Shout-Out
A big shout out to Trina our health care support worker on the first floor!
Always smiling and willing to help, Trina goes out of her way to be there for residents and her fellow co-workers. Her incredible dedication was clear during our recent heatwave. Trina went above and beyond to help residents on the first floor stay cool and hydrated.
We are so grateful to have such a positive force on our team!