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June 2021
Craiglee News
June is a month of celebration. For those getting
Celebrating June hitched this month, there are more reasons to re-
joice as June promises to be a sunny month. Not
Seniors Month only that this is a brides' month, but dads are al-
so in for a great treat from their loved ones on
Great Outdoors Month
Father's day on June 20th
Chocolate Ice Cream Day Seniors also weigh into this busy month of cele-
June 7 bration as their accomplishments and contribu-
tions are remembered and celebrated this Sen-
Family Health and iors' Month.
Fitness Day
June 12
While you enjoy the gorgeous sunshine this
Father’s Day June, please remember to protect yourself from
June 2 the heat by drinking enough fluids and protecting
your skin from the sun using sunblock. Please be
aware that Craiglee has cooling rooms on each
floor. Also, a jug of water plus tasty Popsicle at
the nursing station awaits those who are smitten
by the sun. Most importantly, to cool yourself
from the scorching heat of June, you are invited
to attend our refreshing activities prepared for
you by our Recreations Department. Be sure to
check our activity Calendar for scheduled events
.
This newsletter brought to you
by Activity Department
Craiglee Newsletter subcommittee:
Patrick M
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Q: If both essential caregivers come for an outdoor visit, how many are allowed inside the
home?
A: There is no change to this policy. A maximum of 1 caregiver per resident may visit inside
the home at a time.
Q: Can a fully immunized general visitor have close contact with a fully immunized resi-
dent?
A: General visitors must maintain 2 metres physical distance from residents, regardless of im-
munization status. The ministry is discussing future changes with the Office of the Chief Medi-
cal Officer of Health.
Close physical contact between a fully immunized resident and a fully immunized caregiver is
permitted.
Quay June 2 Q: Are general visitors permitted for outdoor visits when the home is in outbreak?
A: General visitors are permitted to visit residents outdoors provided the resident is not
James H June 4
symptomatic or isolating under Droplet and Contact precautions. This means that where a
portion of the home is in outbreak, residents unaffected by that outbreak may still have out-
door visits.
Seymour June 6 Q: Do homes have a choice to continue the restriction on general visitors?
A: Per the Residents’ Bill of Rights, homes must fully respect and promote a resident’s right to
Keshav June 15 receive visitors. The expectation is that provisions will be made for residents to see visitors
according to ministry policy and guidance, and that homes will not place unreasonable re-
strictions on residents’ ability to do so. Where homes believe there is a valid health and
June T June 16 safety issue, they should consult their local public health unit.
Our hope is that together, with patience and a renewed sense of celebration, residents will be
Wai Yin June 17 able to reunite with their friends, families and loved ones VERY SOON!
Residents, please continue keep in touch with us. Your ongoing feedback is so important to us
and it allows us elevate and share your lived experiences with our Ministry partners.
Marion June 19
Vincent June 20
Cameron June 23 Wishing you safety, health and happiness,
Dee Lender
Robert E June 28 Executive Director, OARC
Philip L June 29
OARC Bulletin – May 21, 2021
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need to be actively screened upon arrival and should not proceed beyond entry points into
the LTC home
do not need to have a rapid antigen test as their visit will be outdoors
need to maintain physical distancing and wear masks
LTC Homes: o Should make efforts to ensure different groups of visitors are physically dis-
tanced
Permit these outdoor visits in the general vicinity of the home (local parks or parkettes), given
that not all homes have suitable outdoor space available
To support LTC home’s quick action towards this imminent change to the visiting policy, a Fre-
quently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to support updates to Directive #3 and the Ministry of
Long-Term Care Guidance Document for Long-Term Care Homes was also updated to reflect the
changes. Many Canadians observe Father’s Day on the third Sunday
Some of those questions and accompanying answers include the following:
of June. It is a day for people to show their appreciation for
Q: What is changing? fathers and father figures. Father figures may include stepfa-
A: Starting on May 22, 2021, the Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Ministry of LTC have up-
dated requirements and policies to permit general visitors (usually families and friends) to visit
thers, fathers-in-law, guardians (eg. foster parents), and
LTC home residents OUTDOORS. family friends.
Each resident may have up to 2 general visitors at a time. Essential caregiver(s) can also be pre-
sent during these visits. Physical distance of 2 metres must be maintained between general visi-
tors and residents. All visitors must wear a mask/face covering that covers their mouth, chin and The idea of a special day to honor fathers and celebrate fa-
nose at all times.
Q: The province is allowing outdoor gatherings of up to 5 people. Why are LTC home residents
therhood was introduced from the United States. A woman
limited to only 2 general visitors? A: This is a next cautious step to further ease restrictions put called Sonora Smart Dodd was inspired by the American
in place to protect LTC residents and expand opportunities to improve residents’ quality of life.
Outdoor visits still need to allow for physical distancing among and between groups. Starting
Mother's Day celebrations and planned a day to honor fa-
with a limit of 2 general visitors per resident will help homes maximize available outdoor space thers early in the 20th century. The first Father's Day was
and schedule as many visits as possible for multiple residents at any given time. The availability
of essential caregivers to also be present for these outdoor visits when they choose is not being
celebrated in Spokane, Washington on June 19, 1910. Fa-
restricted as they may join over and above the 2 general visitors. ther’s Day has become increasingly popular throughout
Also, the limit of 2 general visitors at a time does not restrict the resident from having multiple North America and other parts of the world over the years.
different visitors arranged as separate outdoor visits.
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Happenings at Craiglee
Bulletin
May 21, 2021
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Dear Residents and LTC Team Members,
OARC continues to work with the Ministry of Long-Term Care weekly in moving forward solutions
and policies to respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and related con-
sequences. Today, Erin Hannah, Associate Deputy Minister of Long-Term Care Pandemic Response
released a ‘good news’ development through her memo titled “Changes for General Visitors.”
As of tomorrow, Saturday May 22, 2021, LTC residents can visit outdoors with up to two general
visitors at a time. Up until now, with wave #3 of the pandemic, and the emergency orders, gen-
eral visitors have not been permitted; residents could visit with only essential caregivers.
Given the timing of this announcement, we understand that your long-term care (LTC) homes will
need some time to create the framework to support safe and effective scheduling and precau-
tionary policies around this new change in the visiting policy. While it is effective as of tomorrow,
we all need to be patient and always keep resident safety at the forefront of our practices.
With the pleasant warm weather upon us, we are excited for this renewed opportunity to con-
nect residents with more of the people who mean the most to them. While infection protection
and control measures are still required, we trust that this easing of visiting restrictions will do
your heart and soul well after such a long period of separation!
The memo from Erin Hannah, Associate Deputy Minister of LTC Pandemic Response contains a
few specific details pertaining to this new announcement:
Maximum of 2 general visitors at a time per resident in addition to essential caregiver(s).
Children under the age of 2 do not count towards the general visitor maximum
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Ontario News Happenings at Craiglee
News Release
Ontario Extending Stay-at-Home Order Until June 2
TORONTO — With the new, more contagious variants continuing to pose
significant risks, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medi-
cal Officer of Health, has extended the Stay-at-Home Order (O. Reg. 265/21)
until at least June 2, 2021. All public health and workplace safety measures
under the provincewide emergency brake will also remain in effect. During
this time, the government will prepare to administer the Pfizer vaccine to
youth between the ages of 12 and 17, beginning the week May 31, 2021, as
the province also finalizes plans to gradually and safely re-open the province.
“While we are seeing positive trends as a result of the public health
measures put in place, we cannot afford to let up yet,” said Premier Ford. “We
must stay vigilant to ensure our ICU numbers stay down and our hospital ca-
pacity is protected. If we stay the course for the next two weeks, and continue
vaccinating record number of Ontarians every day, we can begin looking for-
ward to July and August and having the summer that everyone deserves.”
Despite improvements, key indicators remain high and more time is re-
quired before the province can safely lift the Stay-at-Home Order. From May
3 to 9, the provincial cases rate remained very high at 134.9 cases per 100,000
people, and per cent positivity was above the high alert threshold of 2.5 per
cent. Hospitalization and ICU admissions also remain too high and well above
the peak of wave two.
Based on this data, the government has extended the provincewide Stay-at-
Home Order that is set to expire on May 19 until at least June 2, 2021. The im-
pacts of these measures will continue to be evaluated over the coming weeks,
with consideration being made to the reopening of outdoor recreational ameni-
ties on June 2, subject to current trends continuing.
https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1000124/ontario-extending-stay-at-home-order-until-june-2
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Happenings at Craiglee
At Craiglee, we believe in a balanced style of program-
ming for our residents. Our programs are categorized
into five therapeutic domains: Social, Physical, Intellec-
tual, Emotional and Spiritual. Each domain has a set of
goals and objectives for the residents
By encouraging participation in a variety of activities in each domain, we
can help the residents reach the maximum level of function.
The Five Domains Explained:
Social: To encourage social interaction in a fun environment, increase and
maintain socialization, and encourage sharing of thoughts and opinions with
others.
Physical: To provide an exercise program that is fun, safe and appropriate
for all levels of cognitive function, to promote physical activity by providing
opportunities to engage in simplified and adapted activities that use familiar
sports equipment.
Intellectual: To encourage thought processes involving strategic thinking, log-
ic and decision making, to maintain and/improve long-term memory and
short-term memory; and, to encourage sharing of thoughts, opinions, prior
knowledge on familiar subjects.
Emotional: To provide an opportunity to express thoughts and feelings
through creative processes, to promote feelings of accomplishment, to pro-
mote healthy expression of emotions.
Spiritual: To provide an opportunity to engage in inspirational, spiritual and
religious programming and to promote self-expression.
We encourage our residents to participate in programs offered on each
unit.
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Happenings at Craiglee
Nursing Department
Craiglee welcomes Shaista Tejani as ADOC. Shai has worked as an RN for a number
of years in various settings including hospital, community and long term care. She has
worked as a Clinical Educator – Nursing and PSW for a few years in the community
and in long term care setting. Her role here is to assist the DOC in implementing best
practice programs along with building capacity of our nursing team with new educa-
tion programs as per best practice guidelines and recommendations. Welcome
Shaista!!!
Around this time each year, Canadians across the country prepare for the filing of
their income tax. In previous years, we understand that the home would assist resi-
dents and families with the filing of their income tax. Unfortunately, the filing of in-
come tax is not a service the home can provide. As such, it is the responsibility of the
resident/family member to have the income tax filed. If you do not file your income
tax for the year, you will not be eligible for a rate reduction. In the following link, you
will be able to find some providers who are able to do your taxes at no cost. If you are
unable to open the link, please reach out to Christie at Reception or Cheavion, our So-
cial Services Worker, as they can share this information with you.
https://apps.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/oecv/external/prot/cli_srch_01_ld.action
Programs
Department
June is Seniors Month in Ontario. This
year's theme is Stay safe, active and connect-
ed. It's a time when we recognize our amazing
older adults and the contributions they've
made in communities across Ontario.
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It’s no secret that drinking plenty of water is important for good health. Un-
fortunately, we often minimize just how important it really is, especially since
the human body is made up of 60% water. The brain and heart, the lungs, and
the kidneys and muscles are composed of 73%, 83%, and 79% water, respec-
tively.
All that water is responsible for a number of critical functions, including:
Acting as a shock absorber in the brain and spinal cord
Creating saliva and tears
Delivering oxygen throughout the body
Keeping mucous membranes moist
Lubricating joints
Providing cells with hydration needed for their reproduction and survival
Regulating body temperature through sweat
Removing waste products from the body
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