Calls for help to increase ‘dismal’ uptake in fourth vaccines in Alberta

By Admin 09/05/2022

A Calgary doctor says more needs to be done to help seniors get their fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Go to Source May 9, 2022 – 12:02 am /Carolyn Kury de Castillo Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

How one seniors care home is finding solutions to pandemic staffing shortages

By Admin 26/02/2022

As sickness from COVID-19 loomed, the CEO of one of the largest seniors’ care campuses in B.C. was trying to keep 700 residents alive, including her husband, Go to Source February 26, 2022 – 3:01 pm /Dawna Friesen Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Sask. seniors, families hoping for brighter future with COVID-19 restrictions easing

By Admin 21/06/2021

Seniors in long-term and personal care homes are among the cohort that has been the most isolated during the global pandemic. Go to Source June 21, 2021 – 3:02 am /Taz Dhaliwal Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Isolated seniors more vulnerable to elder mistreatment: Montreal senior advocates

By Admin 16/06/2021

Isolated seniors more vulnerable to elder mistreatment: Montreal senior advocates: According to Canadian researchers, financial abuse and emotional abuse are the most common forms. During the pandemic seniors were heavily targeted. Link: https://globalnews.ca/news/7952313/isolated-seniors-elder-mistreatment-montreal/ June 16, 2021 12:03 am /Olivia O’Malley Follow me on Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

COVID-19: Quebec relaxes rules in long-term care homes, private seniors’ residences

By Admin 04/06/2021

COVID-19: Quebec relaxes rules in long-term care homes, private seniors’ residences: Quebec is easing some of the COVID-19 measures for residents in long-term care homes and seniors’ residences starting next week. Link: https://globalnews.ca/feed/ June 4, 2021 Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Seniors

By Admin 06/04/2021

The multifaceted risks facing seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.