by Lesley Forrester | Nov 7, 2021 | Health, Home Care, Safety
Way back in the day (March 2020) I had to take the place of one of our caregivers who was working in a client’s home. The very nice caregiver, Pam, worked during the day at St. Margaret’s – a long term care home – and then came over to our...
by Lesley Forrester | Aug 25, 2021 | Health, Safety
As of today, 77% of Quebec’s population has received a double vaccine. Quebec’s Health Minister, Christian Dubé, stated that although there is a high vaccination rate in the province, the government wants to avoid another lockdown in 4th wave. Cases are...
by Lesley Forrester | Jun 26, 2021 | Safety
Quebecers who have been fully vaccinated can go without masks in private indoor settings, the government announced today, as long as the others in the room have also had two shots. The rules for indoor and outdoor gatherings will be further relaxed this coming...
by Lesley Forrester | May 14, 2021 | Home Care, Safety
After the terrible outbreaks of Coronavirus in long term care facilities, many people are stating resolutely that they want to stay living at home instead of moving to a CHSLD when the time comes. If this is something you are considering, it is important to look...
by Lesley Forrester | Mar 16, 2021 | Health, Home Care, Safety, Seniors
Home care clients in Westmount and NDG started receiving their vaccines in their homes on Sunday, March 14. The programme is adminstered through the CIUSS de l’ouest. The various CLSCs are sending nurses around with the Astra Zeneca vaccine and to see them at...
