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.
Sometimes parents, as they age, will need some assistance at home. Getting them to accept it, however, can be an uphill battle. Here are our tips for getting parents to accept assistance from children or anyone else. Start With a Conversation Before doing anything,...
There is no shortage of misconceptions about assisted-living and long-term care communities. Most of the public’s concerns would be alleviated if by visiting one of these communities and talking to people living there. In this blog article, we will address some of the...
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...
Staying in touch is different than it used to be. It’s not necessarily harder, just different. We can’t just stop by to see someone because of social distancing restrictions during COVID-19, especially with anyone in long-term care. In this article, we’re going to...
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...
Social distancing is the name of the game right now during COVID-19. To reduce the spread of this novel coronavirus, everywhere, people are supposed to stay away from others and gathering in groups in frowned on. Seniors are considered a particular high-risk group, so...
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...