COVID-19 Community Update from Beacon Hill Villa, February 12-2021

Dear Dedicated Friends and Family of Beacon Hill Villa,

We hope you are all keeping warm as the winter season gets colder!

Valentines’ Day is quickly approaching, so in preparation, the residents created Valentines’ Day themed Tic-Tac-Toe crafts, as well as indulging in a sweet ice cream treat for Sundae Sunday’s, which is a weekly travelling cart that serves sweet ice cream treats alongside colourful frosting and sprinkles. News & Views was another program that started this week, where residents listen to and ask questions about recent news stories, both local and worldwide. They were extremely excited to hear that the 2021 Olympics set in Tokyo Japan will be moving forward, starting in July of this year with Covid-19 precautions in place. We have also started a weekly history lesson activity that includes interesting facts and events to keep residents engaged.

Bowling was also a game that we have reintroduced with success. Staff and residents alike can’t wait to play it again.

That’s all for this week everyone! Take care.

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PLEASE NOTE THE MEETING TIME CHANGE TO 12:30

AN INVITATION

TO ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF BEACON HILL VILLA  RESIDENTS

TO ATTEND THE NEXT FAMILY COUNCIL MEETING

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2021

AT 12:30 PM

VIA TELECONFERENCE:

1-604-688-2602

TOLL FREE: 1-833-353-8610

Participant Access Code:  9643143

Please join in and support your Family Council

Our Family Council is a supportive and dedicated form for families and friends of residents in long-term care.  We bring together families and facility staff to exchange timely and valuable information pertaining to the well-being of our loved ones.  We also provide support, education and a venue for discussing collective concerns.

Our Family Council which normally meets monthly is assisted by Advocates for Care Reform (ACR).  This provincial organization helps establish and support all Family Councils within British Columbia and is dedicated to improving the quality of care and the quality of life for all residents living in long-term care.

As President of BHV Family Council I invite you to email me with any questions, concerns and/or positive feedback you may have.  Your concerns will remain confidential unless otherwise advised.  I can be reached at

marlene.familycouncil@beaconhillvilla.com

We are offering scheduled alternating week visits at a time & date that works for you (once every two weeks)   OR   weekly visits which fit into our pre-set schedule calling out free spots about 3 days prior to availability. Recreation has gotten in contact with most of the designated visitors, please email tdunn@retirementconcepts.com/ or call 250-383-5447, ext. 221 if you have not been contacted.

As things will look a bit different, here is a summary of what to expect when you visit:

• There will be designated parking: ambulance parking is in front
• Please arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment
• Come down to rec/kitchen stairs, and be screened before you enter
• Visits will be in the recreation area. Outdoor patio visits are encouraged. There is an indoor space if required.
• Sanitize hands and wear a surgical grade masks. Required personal protective equipment will be provided by BHV.
• Visits will be approx. 40 minutes in duration.

In order to maximize our time so all families can benefit from booking a visit quickly:

• Virtual visits will still be offered. However, we are sure they will decrease.
• In person visits will take the place of fence visits.
• We have a 48-hour cancellation policy, and can easily reschedule you.
• Please contact tdunn@retirementconcepts.com/ or call 250-383-5447, ext. 221

Take care and stay safe,

Beacon Hill Villa Team