Hello Families, Friends, Resident Decision-Makers & Loved Ones,
We remain COVID-19 free. Thank you for your continued support in following all the guidelines & respecting the protocols in place to keep everyone safe!
Dr. Bonnie Henry updated travel restrictions mandating people not to travel outside their community or health authority; please be mindful when planning to come to Guildford Seniors Village. This is currently in place until at least May 24th
*Please forward this message to your loved ones who are planning to visit their loved one living in Guildford Seniors Village*.
Guildford Seniors Village is a secured Long Term Care Residence for Seniors:
VISITORS
ALL VISITORS MUST SCHEDULE THEIR VISIT in advance– please arrange by:
Request must be a minimum of 24 hours in advance in order to confirm a visit date & time:
Please inform if you plan to walk outside with your loved one *only Access List Visitors can remove resident.
PLANNING A RESIDENT OUTING (or walk) – a minimum of 24 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.
A minimum of 24 hours advance notice is required by contacting Recreation who will confirm scheduled date with Nurses that Resident is able to continue with outing (i.e. resident wellness, essential medical appointment):
Please provide photo identification to Lobby Reception/Screening if you are an approved Visitor who is taking resident for a scheduled outing from Guildford Seniors Village; after nurse approval, signature is required to sign out.
DO
DO NOT
X Drop in without an appointment
X Remove your mask at any time
X Please do not touch your mask (sanitize hands if so)
X Do not drink or eat during your visit
We want to thank the kindness of Visitors bringing food to staff as a thank you- however at this time, food cannot be shared due to infection control.
Consider writing a google review to share your appreciation & support! Your appreciation is respected and valued.
It is wonderful to see you and welcome you back. Thank YOU!
Compassionate Or Essential Visits: support in Care
General Manager Camila & Treasured Registered Care Aides
Staff Appreciation Is Every Day
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.
Deliveries at Lobby Entrance:
Essential Services include:
(Please note that Volunteers are not approved yet by local health authority. For interested Volunteer Applicants, please feel welcome to apply via recreation-gsv@retirementconcepts.com
and we will inform you when Volunteering is possible in the future. Thank you for your interest!)
Dining
Spring Menu is enjoyed & Silver Spoons committee provides feedback at monthly Resident Council Meetings.
A special Mother’s Day Menu is planned for May 9th Lunch & Dinner, accompanied by harpist.
Do you have a special photo of your Mother you would like to share?
You may have a favourite photo from childhood! Consider taking a photo of it and email to: sbarr@retirementconcepts.com by May 4th.
We are creating a wonderful display and tribute to mother’s living in Guildford Seniors Village.
#JOY #LOVE
Resources – Tools For Your Success
Here is a wonderful Wellness & Self Care poster from Fraser Health Authority as a resource to you.
We look forward to welcoming you to monthly Family Council Meeting featuring Aging Well Education
Join us virtually by Zoom (or phone option) to discover knowledge, support & understanding.
*Topic Change Alert: Grief Education, “Living Life is Living Grief”, presented by BCBereavement needs to be rescheduled,
and instead we are very pleased to feature “Advance Care Planning”
April 22, 2021 3:30 – 4:30pm Bring a ‘Zoom’ Guest!
Meet Connie Jorsvik of https://patientpathways.ca/ to answer your questions about navigation in healthcare & the role of decision makers in loved one’s care.
Planning your decision making for yourself or loved one, is an act of creating personal power & clarity, as a vital aspect of optimal living.
Bring a Guest by Zoom! To RSVP, please email sbarr@retirementconcepts.com or call 604-582-0808 ext 125.
Meet the Leadership Team for Department Updates & as a Resource for your support.
Especially valuable for loved ones & caregivers
Learn & Stay In The Know: Follow us on Social Media Tips, joy & highlights for successful inspired living.
Have Any Questions?
Please call us at 604-582-0808 and we will direct your call.
Your continued safety and health excellence is vital.
We wish you continued health excellence,
from All of Us in Guildford Seniors Village
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