Dear Guildford Seniors Village Community,
VISITATION (in Person or Virtual) by Appointment is OPEN for all neighborhoods.
Please refer to guidance below to make your Visit or Outing Arrangements.
Protocols
Strict compliance to all protocols in place corporately as well as directives of the health authorities, continues at Guildford Seniors Village. This includes preventative & enhanced infection control, monitoring residents’ & staff health closely, and visitor designations.
*In respect to all residents & community, please continue to adhere to all Covid prevention protocols with hand hygiene, lobby Pre-Screen Health Check & of wearing mask at all times*
- Please email 24 to 48 hours in advance to schedule & confirm date and time of your
- In Person visit
- or Virtual Visitation (i.e Skype, Zoom, Facetime & phone calls)
- or planned outing:
gsv-familyvisits@retirementconcepts.com or 604-582-0808 ext 203
No Drop Ins.
- PLANNING A RESIDENT OUTING (or walk) – a minimum of 24 to 48 hours advance notice is required
- Only visitors who are on the “Resident Access List” are permitted to remove residents from the secured building on an approved & scheduled basis.
- Recreation will confirm scheduled date with Nurses that Resident is able to continue with outing (i.e. resident wellness, essential medical appointment)
- Email your messages & photos to your loved one to gsv-familyvisits@retirementconcepts.com or 604-582-0808 ext 203.
- For visitors who do not use email, or are hearing impaired, visits can be booked on site, with a minimum of 24 hours in advance.
Compassionate Or Essential Visits Continue: Support in Care
- If your loved one is transitioning in their Life Journey, the Care Team will reach out to Resident Decision Maker in collaboration, to notify and arrange visit.
- Care Team will reach out with recommendations for Essential support.
- Covid 2nd Vaccinations are being administered June 14th to a few remaining residents by consent.*Dates may vary for some residents.
For any questions, please contact General Manager
Deliveries at Lobby Entrance:
- Please label your delivery with resident name & suite number, and we will ensure sanitizing and delivery to loved one.
- Kindly press the button at the speaker (to your left) to inform our team if you’ve delivered an item in the lobby vestibule.
Essential Services include:
- Onsite Hair Salon
- Mobile Dental Care offering full – service dental & denture care
- Foot Care Services, Occupational & Physical Therapy
- Music Therapists, Social Worker & Dietitian
A spontaneous lesson in dancing The Jitterbug!
Wisdom & FUN at its Finest #respectforseniors
DINING
Spring/Summer menu is enjoyed, including therapeutic diets & hydration, in the Rosewood, Arbutus, Maple & Dogwood Neighborhoods, where south facing windows bring in sunshine, and where full service dining experiences with music serenade is something to look forward to.
Have the munchies? The Snack Trolley makes its rounds through each neighborhood for afternoon and evening snack & hydration selections.
Daily homemade Soup featured at Lunch this week: Minted Pea, Chicken Noodle, Tomato, Garden Veg, Cream of Corn, Beef Vegetable, and Cream of Mushroom Soup. #YUM
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
Calling all Best Friends! Do you have any photos of your parents with their best friend?
Consider emailing us a photo and any story you would like to share to tferchoff@retirementconcepts.com
Accepting by June 3, 2021.
Looking Ahead – I Love You Dad
Hard to believe that June is upon us, and a very special day, Father’s Day will be celebrated.
“Fishing With Dad” is a fun theme that is planned, and your photos and stories of Dad ‘fishing’ will tell a great tale!
How big was that fish Dad caught? Truthful tales only!
Share your photos & stories to tferchoff@retirementconcepts.com by June 7th.
Summer Theme of ‘Birds’ starts with watercolour painting in Guildford Seniors Village
#therapeuticRecreation programs
SOCIAL WORKER
Veronica may reach out to you to discuss Representation Agreements, and any support to consider.
Remember that sharps are not permitted in Guildford Seniors Village, such as razors. If you haven’t already, please provide an electric shaver and any updated personal grooming items for your loved one.
Father’s Day is coming soon, and personal grooming such as nail clippers, electric shaver, new toothbrush and toothpaste, and lotion make for caring care packages ‘made with love’!
CLINICAL CARE
Quality Assurance takes place in Guildford Seniors Village June 1 & 2nd. This is an audit of high degree and one of our many integrity achievements in clinical care.
A stroll through Guildford Seniors Village showcases wisdom, inspiration & smiles.
Personalized Cabinets at every apartment delight everyone (Grandpas’ included)!
AGING WELL EDUCATION – JOIN US! FAMILY COUNCIL VIRTUAL MONTHLY MEETINGS BY ZOOM
SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, June 17th 3:30pm to 4:30pm.
Meet Maria from Lions & Lambs Heritage Farm. Learn about her mission to enhance the lives of seniors with baby bunny & chicks visits, and learn about life on the farm.
Therapeutic pets, reminiscing and storytelling are all vital aspects of optimal living.
Especially valuable for loved ones & caregivers. Bring a Guest by Zoom!
Meet the Leadership Team for Department Updates & as a Resource for your support.
To RSVP, please email sbarr@retirementconcepts.com or call 604-582-0808 ext 125. A Zoom invite will be emailed to you.
Resident handcrafted Gallery Glass invites the sun to shine brighter, and inspires our focus on possibilities & philosophy of discovery.
What do you want to try or do? Let’s!
Have Any Questions?
Please call us at 604-582-0808 and we will direct your call.
We look forward to providing our next update weekly, every Thursday.
We wish you continued health excellence,
from All of Us in Guildford Seniors Village