These articles look at senior long term care community topics, including long term care services and amenities at The Hamlets at Westsyde. Long term care provides both professional support and medical intervention, while maintaining an optimum lifestyle for residents who require 24-hour nursing care, including people who have complex physical and psychological care needs. Services at long-term care homes like The Hamlets at Westsyde can also include respite care, end of life care, acquired brain injury and convalescent care. More information on our long term care services can be found here.
The Hamlets at Westsyde is proud to announce the recent completion and grand opening of Westsyde Arcadia. This project has been an exercise in hard work and dedication on behalf of both the recreation team—and the residents—here at the Hamlets. In fact, the idea was...
COVID-19 Resource Complaint Escalation Visitor Process Log Funded LTC AL complaint Escalation Algorithm Private Operator LTC and AL Complaint Escalation Algorithm Please Note: Restrictions and guidance on visitation are now legally grounded through an order of the...
Many people love music and find it soothing to listen to. But many don’t know that there is lots of free music available to listen to. Here are some ideas for seniors you may know in assisted living or residential care. Cable If there is cable available, like for...
British Columbia has created a database called the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry. Caregivers registered in this database are known as BC Registered Care Aids and this database contributes to the best residential care in Kamloops residential care...
Moving into an assisted living community can be challenging for any senior, regardless of how prepared they are. Many people are concerned about giving up their independence and freedom. But what should a senior expect in assisted living? Here are a few things: Safety...
What is convalescent care? Convalescent care is the care of people post-surgery, outside of a hospital, when the patient requires additional attention and a safer, cleaner environment, but doesn’t require an extensive hospital stay. Many assisted care facilities, such...
Choosing a care home for someone else, especially a parent or loved one, can be a very stressful decision. You’re making a decision based on what you think is best, always conscious of their needs and concerns. Choosing for someone suffering from dementia can be even...
As the population ages and more and more couples plan to enjoy their twilight years together, those people are asking the question of how to live together as seniors. Is it possible for a couple to stay together, through thick and thin, when medical issues start to arise?
One of the greatest stresses for many retired people is dealing with a budget with no work income to offset their expenses. With no income, a person may start to feel very worried about how they’re going to pay for everything they want to do. Setting a budget becomes critical so that you can ensure that you have enough money to pay for your golden years.
June 28, 2016 The Hamlets at Westsyde in Kamloops offer residential care and amenities to provide seniors a place to live a happy and healthy life. Our one and two bedroom suites are decorated for comfort and convenience, and can easily accommodate your personal...