COVID-19: As pandemic wanes, B.C. eases care home visit restrictions B.C. s seniors advocate, Isobel Mackenzie, says the changes are as important to seniors as they are to their loved ones.
Author of the article: Lisa Cordasco, Cheryl Chan
Publishing date: Jul 08, 2021 • 13 hours ago • 2 minute read • CP-Web. Christine Lorimer, left, and her loved one Ian Lorimer s hands meet at a plexiglass barrier during a visit at Lynn Valley Care Centre, in North Vancouver, on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Two residents per day are now allowed to have pre-scheduled visitors in the designated area with a barrier between them, however they aren t allowed to touch, hug or kiss. Visitors have their temperature checked and are given a screening questionnaire upon arrival. The seniors care home, which is now COVID-19 free, recorded Canada s first death from the virus on March 8. Photo by DARRYL DYCK /The Canadian Press
Samaritans rescue Vancouver seniors with health issues struggling in building without cooling Several Vancouver seniors in housing for low-income tenants, who were in distress with health issues in the heat, got two nights of respite when complete strangers booked them a hotel room. But many more are struggling.
Author of the article: Joanne Lee-Young
Publishing date: Jun 28, 2021 • 6 hours ago • 2 minute read • Catherine Stafford and friends Lily Shinde and Vichy Miu sit inside Catherine s suite at the Park Inn and Suites in Vancouver. Lack of air conditioning and fans has many seniors struggling during this heat wave. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG