Tag: long term care homes

Visit Restrictions Contributed to Depression Among Care Home Residents: Doctor

December 27, 2020
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A plastic barrier sits on a table between Debbie Drew and her father during their visits in the reception area of a long-term care home where the first Canadian died of COVID-19. Nine months later, Drew said visiting restrictions that were initially needed at facilities like the Lynn Valley Care Centre are now causing more…

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Long-Term Care Home With COVID-19 Outbreak to Be Temporarily Managed by Toronto Hospital

December 25, 2020
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A long-term care home in Scarborough will be temporarily managed by a Toronto hospital after Ontario’s official opposition called on the Ford government to “step in immediately” to help them overcome the COVID-19 outbreak at the home. Tendercare Living Centre, a long-term care home, is working with North York General Hospital (NYGH) on a voluntary…

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