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title: Weekly Update - Holiday Preparations, Getting your flu shot,  Recreation Calendars and more
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Holiday Preparations, Getting your flu shot, Recreation Calendars

| View in browser Weekly Update Friday, December 3, 2021 Dear Resident or Family Member, 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 in our communities and organization-wide.   Weekly Shout Out - Holiday Spirit fills the halls to the delight to our residents and visitors. Staying Safe in the Community - Tips for Staying Safe for the Holiday Season The Importance of Being Immunized - Protect yourself and those around you against influenza.  Visits, Outings and Overnight Stay Guidelines – Everything you need to know for a safe visit.   Recreation Calendars - Staying active, intellectually stimulated, and socially connected.   We’re Hiring - Did you know AgeCare is hiring? Great opportunities for caring people.  We hope these weekly updates are helpful. Thank you all for your continued support.   Sincerely, AgeCare Communications Download Weekly Update (PDF)   Weekly Shout Out The spirit of the holidays is upon us, and our elves are hard at work at our communities. They are putting up trees and tinsel, planning festive events and menus for residents, fundraising for local charities, hosting Christmas markets, and so much more. It is always amazing to see how the entire team comes together to make the holidays special. Their creativity and generosity astound us. See your communities recreation calendar for what’s in store for the month of December. Staying Safe in the Community As we move into the holiday season, we want to provide some tips and guidance for you and your loved ones, so that you can have a happy and healthy holiday season.   #1 Avoid the Three Cs to Reduce the Risk Did you know there are three factors that can increase the risk of COVID-19? Your risk further increases when the three Cs overlap. To stay safe, you should avoid: Closed spaces with poor ventilation Crowded places Close contact situations #2 Practice the Three Ws to Stay Safe Small adjustments, practiced regularly, can make a big impact. By making the three Ws part of your routine throughout the day, you can help to keep yourself, and those around you stay safe: Wash your hands frequently and for a minimum of 20 seconds Watch your distance (2 meters/6 feet apart) from others outside of your household/building Wear your mask when in public, especially when physical distancing can’t be maintained. What does this mean for holiday shopping and festive activities? Here are some ways to make your usual holiday scenarios safer this year while practicing the three Ws. Curbside pick-up: Avoid the crowded mall. Many local businesses are still offering curbside pickup. You can order all of your usual gifts online or by phone and have them delivered right to your car. BONUS You can avoid battling for a parking stall and stay toasty and warm in your vehicle. Visits and Events: Make sure to follow the provincial restrictions for personal and organized gatherings. Gathering outside is a good option either way, grab your toques, scarves, and an extra layer and enjoy a fresh afternoon. Plan ahead: Pick a day to look at your calendar and create a list of what you need to get you through to the season. Have one family member complete as many errands as possible in one outing. By reducing the number of times you need to pop out to get “just one thing” you can actively avoid the Three Cs. BONUS You will be less stressed knowing your holiday to-do list is done nice and early. # 3 Getting your Flu Shot Influenza immunization is a priority this year, with the unique circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic and the strain it has put on the healthcare system. All Albertans, aged five and older, are being encouraged to protect themselves and those around them against influenza this year by getting a flu shot. The Importance of Being Immunized: Influenza As the COVID-19 pandemic continues into yet another fall and winter, we are also preparing for the increased spread of another virus: influenza, more commonly known as the flu.    Flu cases were low last year because we were in a province-wide lockdown. This year, however, we’re seeing more people socializing in-person, commuting to work, travelling and being out and about in the community.     This means we will likely see an increase of all viruses compared to last year, including COVID-19 and the flu.     To help protect our residents – who are most at risk at experiencing serious complications due to the influenza virus - flu clinics have been held at all of our sites. We encourage families to help us keep our residents safe and healthy but booking their free flu shot this year.   Visit immunizealberta.ca to learn more and book your flu shot.  Safe Visits, Outings and Overnight Stays Visitation Guidelines Visitation guidelines with continuous masking are in effect.   Communities on outbreak may have different visitation restrictions in effect. Contact your community or sign up for email updates to stay informed on the latest information. Coming for a visit? Please familiarize yourself with these guidelines.  Download the Visitor Guide (PDF) --> Outings and Overnight Stay Guidelines Residents are welcome to go on community walks, outings, and overnight stays as long as they follow all of the current provincial guidelines. As cases continue to be high throughout the province, we must remain diligent and take steps to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. Guidelines are in effect to ensure outings and overnight stays are as safe as possible. The safety of our residents and staff remains our top priority. Please download our Outings & Overnight Stays Guidelines (PDF) --> Recreation Programming Our recreation team is working hard to create engaging activities that enrich the mind, body and spirit. We are continuously looking for ways to reduce the risk of transmission while having the least impact on resident well-being.   View the Recreation Calendar for your AgeCare Community: AgeCare Columbia AgeCare Glenmore AgeCare Midnapore AgeCare Orchard Manor AgeCare Sagewood AgeCare Seton AgeCare Skypointe AgeCare Sunrise Gardens AgeCare Valleyview AgeCare Walden Heights Please note that communities on outbreak may have different recreation restrictions in effect. Contact your community or sign up for email updates to stay informed on the latest information. We’re Hiring Did you know AgeCare is hiring? Great opportunities for caring people. From health care aides to food services to recreation to administration and more, we are looking for dedicated and caring individuals. If you or someone you know is looking for an exciting new opportunity, check out our careers page at www.agecare.ca/careers AgeCare, 19655 Walden Blvd SE, Calgary, Alberta T2X 0N7, Canada, 403-873-3200 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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