Dear Family and Friends, As you may have seen in recent news, The Provincial Health Officer issued an order that requires all healthcare staff including long-term care and Assisted Living homes to be fully vaccinated. There are many thousands of health care workers in...
COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 pandemic tips, news and information for seniors and residents at The Hamlets at Penticton and the Penticton BC community.
Updated Visitor Policy Documents
COVID-19 Resource Complaint Escalation Visitor Process Log Funded LTC AL complaint Escalation Algorithm Private Operator LTC and AL Complaint Escalation Algorithm Please Note: Restrictions and guidance on visitation are now legally grounded through an order of the...
Staying Connected With Loved Ones
Staying connected with loved ones has been a challenge through the pandemic: at a time when most of us could use a hug, we are least able to provide that comfort for each other. In light of social distancing, many digital services have popped up to help keep people...
Things We Can All Do to Raise our Spirits During Times of Uncertainty
Most of us have never seen anything like the current pandemic we are experiencing. Seniors are particularly stressed because of the recent strict social distancing measures taken to protect them. However, seniors are not the only ones feeling stress. Many small...
3 Tips to Help Seniors Cope With COVID-19 Social Isolation
It’s unfortunate that seniors are in a high-risk category for COVID-19. That means that as some distancing restrictions start to lift in British Columbia, those same restrictions for seniors will likely last a bit longer. The social isolation that comes with social...
CONNECT WITH A LOVED ONE
Connecting with a loved one at the Hamlets just got easier! It is so important to keep connected with one another, in an effort to keep the communication going between our residents and the outside world, and keep the positive vibes flowing, we have created a new...