Bus Outings Resume for Long-term Care Residents
Bus outings contribute to their residents’ health and wellness by enabling them to get out and reminisce.
Seniors Services
Appointment of administrator ends, oversight strengthened at Selkirk Seniors Village in Victoria
Island Health’s Board of Directors is ending the temporary appointment of an administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of Selkirk Seniors Village, while new accountabilities and oversight will be added to ensure quality care continues.
Island Health, Capital Regional Hospital District welcome seniors to The Summit
Seniors in Victoria will soon be able to access the long-term and dementia care they need as they move in to in a brand new long-term care home with 320 publicly funded beds.
Island Health extends appointment of administrator at Comox Valley Seniors Village
Island Health is extending the temporary appointment of an administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of Comox Valley Seniors Village.
Video series about dementia caregivers receives international recognition
An Island Health video series created for family caregivers of people with dementia disorders has received awards from two different organizations.
Bringing the outside world into long-term care
The family spirit at Yucalta Lodge long-term care home in Campbell River has sparked some creative projects like a farmers’ market and a bus stop.
Improving seniors’ care in the Comox Valley
COMOX VALLEY – To strengthen seniors’ care in the Comox Valley, Island Health is opening interim beds to ensure the frail and elderly receive timely, appropriate care in the community. These beds will remain in place until late 2020, when it is anticipated up to 151 permanent beds will open in the community.
The Hamlets at Duncan
This three-story building offers 88-long-term care private rooms (including two bariatric suites), divided into five neighbourhoods called “hamlets".
Caring for Seniors
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