People with dementia among hardest hit by COVID-19 health restrictions
People with dementia among hardest hit by COVID-19 health restrictions [Excerpt] Before COVID-19, Lyne Gauthier did her best to keep her husband’s mind from slipping away by organizing activities they had enjoyed together before he was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. She would visit the long term facility where Yves Dessureault, 66, has lived for three […]
Expert bashes BC for COVID-19 Data Gaps
Bold text are ‘hot links’. Double click to access. Expert Bashes BC for COVID-19 Data Gaps Detailed information is key to fight the virus, says researcher. But the province lags when it comes to providing certain kinds. [Excerpt] British Columbia is lagging in providing detailed information on COVID-19 cases, and its failures are undermining efforts […]
Seniors suffering from total isolation in B.C. care homes
Seniors suffering from total isolation in B.C. care homes with months-long COVID-19 outbreaks, families say ‘It feels like they’re in a prison,’ says daughter of resident in Abbotsford facility Eva Uguen-Csenge · CBC News · Posted: Jan 08, 2021 [Excerpts] Family members are worried the COVID-19 outbreaks that have put long-term care facilities on lockdown since November and kept […]
Grief support programs: teaming up to achieve more
Bold text are ‘hot links’. Double click to access. Grief support programs: Teaming up to achieve more COVID has dramatically changed how people grieve the loss of a loved one. Families are struggling with grief alone because of social distancing measures and visitation policies. As part of its ‘Supporting our Communities in the time of […]
Why it might be best to avoid painkillers as a precaution before your COVID-19 vaccine
Bold text are ‘hot links’. Double click to access. Why it might be best to avoid painkillers as a precaution before your COVID-19 vaccine Authorities don’t recommend pills like Tylenol and Advil near time of vaccination Amina Zafar · CBC News · Posted: Feb 15, 2021 [Excerpt] Billions of people worldwide will receive vaccines to protect against COVID-19 and […]