Portable Air Conditioners in Menno Apartments
Important Notice regarding new air conditioning units purchased for Menno apartment suites.
MEMO TO INDEPENDENT LIVING RESIDENTS – COVID PROTOCOL UPDATE
MEMO HANDED TO ALL INDEPENDENT LIVING RESIDENTS APRIL 1, 2021
(Primrose Gardens, Terrace West, Pavilion)
**EDIT: Dining Room Times
Lunch : 11:30 – 12:00 – Coffee & Tea Service
12:00: Meal Service Begins
MEMO
Date: April 1, 2021
To: Independent Living
Re: Dining Together, Visits, Leonard & Scott
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Dining Together Once Again
Effective today, residents of Pavilion, Terrace West and Primrose Gardens will be dining together once again in the dining room. ** See meal time edit at top of page
Please wear your mask when you are in the hallways, elevator or seated (not yet eating) in the dining room. This will reduce the risk of spreading COVID should it be present.
We acknowledge that this change will increase the risk of a COVID outbreak in Independent Living. However, the consensus is that the benefits of being together will outweigh these risks.
The majority of residents living in the Independent Living Apartments have had one dose of the Pfizer-BionTech vaccine, providing more than 80% protection from COVID.
Should there be a COVID outbreak (one staff or one resident who is COVID positive and has impacted the facility), we will immediately stop dining together and return to delivery of meals to your apartment.
If you have not been vaccinated and wish to continue to have your meals delivered to your apartment, please phone Reception and we will make this provision for you.
What about visits in my apartment – are there changes taking place?
Dr. Bonnie Henry announced that visitors are once again allowed in Assisted Living apartments and Long-term Care Homes. As Independent Living Apartment residents, you have been allowed at least one Registered Visitor since March of 2020. This is a program that has proven to provide a great deal of support and protection for you. There has not been a confirmed instance of COVID transmission in Pavilion, Terrace West or Primrose Gardens from a Registered Visitor during this entire pandemic lockdown! This is a GREAT SUCCESS!
With this in mind, we will continue the Registered Visitor program until residents in these apartments have had an opportunity to receive a 2nd dose of vaccine. Following that, we will re-visit this decision to evaluate the next steps for visitors in these apartments.
We continue to caution you about going out into the community. The COVID rates are at an all-time high in our communities. Fraser Health is now offering COVID vaccine to people ages 55-65 years old – please inform your loved ones in this age group, especially your Registered Visitors that they may get vaccinated immediately.
If you have not been vaccinated and wish to be, please book your vaccination appointment online. If you need assistance, please call your loved one or Brenda at Primrose Gardens Reception @ 604 851 4000
Do you need more support?
Are you thinking that you may want more support in your day-to-day life? We have apartment suites available at Terrace East Assisted Living that no longer require a 14-day isolation if you move where you receive additional nursing care and a 24/7 call bell. Call Cheryl Dawes, Manager, Community Enrichment if you are interested: 604.851.4020
Have you met Leonard Klassen, our new Life Enrichment Coordinator?
Leonard has been with Menno Place for two months and is working with seniors as they choose to move to Menno Apartments. Leonard was previously a pastor at King Road Mennonite Brethren Church. He is full of life and energy. If you see him, say ‘hi’.
Do you have friends who are thinking of moving to a place like this? Now is the time! Leonard has phoned through our waitlist and apartment suites are still available in every one of the apartment buildings. There used to be a 2 year waitlist, but at this time, it is possible to move in within several weeks.
Leonard’s Phone: 604 851 4006 / Email: Leonard.Klassen@mennoplace.ca
Our “new” chaplain – Scott McKenzie
Scott McKenzie will be our chaplain in The Apartments while John Dyck is off for surgery. Scott pastored at the Vineyard Church and is a finishing carpenter. He loves to play his guitar and will be ministering in The Apartments for the next six weeks until John returns.
Need to arrange a chaplain visit: 604 851 7392
Recreation – Good News!
We are excited that the Recreation team will be bringing you additional activities – in small groups in the next few weeks. More details to come!
Cheryl Dawes
Manager of Community Enrichment
604 851 4020
Update – Independent Living Visits – March 27, 2021
Update – Independent Living Visits – March 27, 2021 – Primrose Gardens, Terrace West, Pavilion
The Registered Visitor program will continue for residents living in Primrose Gardens, Terrace West and Pavilion. This decision will be re-visited after residents receive their 2nd dose of vaccine.
Dining together in the dining room will begin again on April 1st, 2021.
The Public Health Officer orders for all British Columbians apply to the residents of these apartments – you may visit with your bubble (up to 10, socially distanced) outdoors, you may attend church services that are following the PHO guidelines, you may walk outside and go to stores and medical appointments that are essential.
You may not have social visits in your own home. This is by order of the Public Health Officer for all British Columbians. You do have the privilege of having the support of two registered visitors and that program has been extremely successful – thank you to all of you for keeping yourselves and the residents safe! In contrast, Terrace East Assisted Living has been without visitors for a year. The new visit rules are bringing them more inline with what Independent Living visitors have been experiencing throughout this pandemic.
Dr. Bonnie Henry, Public Health Officer has expressed great concern at the increased numbers of COVID cases in British Columbia. She continues to remind us to use all the layers of protection including frequent hand hygiene, social distancing and mask-wearing.
Please be safe. We know that you are eager to return to life as it was pre-COVID. We are closer every day as the vaccine is given to more and more British Columbians.
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If you did not receive a COVID vaccination, please contact Cheryl Ann Dawes (604.851.4020) for information on how to get your vaccine.
COVID UPDATE – MARCH 7, 2021 – PAVILION
COVID Update – Pavilion 3rd floor isolation lifted tonight – March 7, 2021
Effective midnight March 7, 2021, quarantine is lifted. Residents may return to COVID precautions:
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Registered Visitors may resume visits
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Continue to practice hand hygiene, social distancing, wearing masks
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Essential outings only
Vaccination Update – Menno Home and Independent Living Apartments
Vaccination Updates – Menno Place – February 23, 2021
Menno Home – We have been informed that the 2nd doses of Pfizer-BioNTech will take place for Menno Home residents TOMORROW, February 24th!
Independent Living – Primrose Gardens, Terrace West, Pavilion
Menno Place has been contacted for preparation for upcoming vaccinations for Independent Living residents. There is a new consent form that will need to be filled out. We will provide more information this week on this. The date for vaccination is not confirmed, but we have been required to supply Fraser Health with the number of residents who will require their 1st dose of vaccine.
COVID UPDATE – JANUARY 18 – PAVILION
PAVILION UPDATE – OFF ISOLATION AT MIDNIGHT, JANUARY 17!
Dear Residents of the Pavilion,
Great news! Isolation is over effective Midnight January 17, 2021. I know it has been a difficult 2 weeks. Please remember to wear your mask and keep 6 feet apart of each other. It is important to keep your hands clean and use the hand sanitizer that is at the Elevators and front door. If you must go to the hospital, I am asking that you or your family contact us before you are discharged. Reminder that the Dr. Henry has said that we are to stay within our own home until February the 5th, at which time we will let you know when it’s safe to resume visiting with Family, we are in this together.
Thank you so much for praying for Menno Place. We deeply appreciate it and we covet your continued prayers as we deal with this pandemic together.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Dawes,
Manager of Community Enrichment
COVID UPDATE – JANUARY 8 – MENNO HOME, APARTMENT ISOLATION AND COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
COVID UPDATE – JANUARY 8, 2021
There is not a lot to report – and that is a GOOD thing! We are grateful for the quiet. Praying that we will be able to take other units off of droplet protection soon.
MENNO HOME E2 – COVID OUTBREAK
No news COVID cases – See Previous Report
MENNO HOME W1
Safe visits will begin again. We need to re-organize staff and the Visitation Center. Bookings for the designated visitor will be re-opened early next week.
MENNO HOME W2
NEW COVID POSITIVE CASES = 0
TOTAL COVID POSITIVE CASES = 1 (1 staff )
PASSED AWAY = 0
COVID testing was done on January 2, 2021 for residents and any staff who were exposed.
ALL residents swabs returned negative. We are waiting for staff swab results to be returned.
ALL residents swabs returned negative. We are waiting for staff swab results to be returned.
APARTMENTS ISOLATION
All of Pavilion is on isolation due to a COVID exposure by a resident. 3rd floor residents were swabbed for Covid today.
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
MENNO HOME – We are prepared for vaccinations when we hear that it is our turn!
INDEPENDENT LIVING – PRIMROSE GARDENS, TERRACE WEST, PAVILION – We are preparing for vaccinations – please follow the steps on this page – CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines.
COVID Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Efficacy – How effective is the vaccine after one dose? After two doses?
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS – We know that these protocols continue even after vaccination.
Thinking of you today as you celebrate Christmas
Merry Christmas to all the Family, Friends and Residents of Menno Place!
Thank you for your love, dedication and advocacy for your loved one who calls Menno Place their home.
We are privileged to partner with you in the care and support of your loved one.
We think, especially today of your separation from your loved one at Menno Place and how difficult this is on you and on your loved one.
A we care and love your family member today, may you experience the blessings of hope, peace, joy and love this Christmas Day.
Warmly,
The Team at Menno Place
DECEMBER 20 – DAILY UPDATE – MENNO HOME E2, W1 & THE APARTMENTS
COVID POSITIVE UPDATE – December 20 – 2020 – Menno Place
MENNO HOME E2 – No change to COVID positive staff or residents (T=61)
MENNO HOME W1 – No change to COVID positive staff or residents (T=1)
PAVILION – New COVID POSITIVE – +1 (T=3) This new COVID positive resident was in proximity to one of the other COVID-positive residents. All families who were in proximity with these residents have been contacted. If you haven’t been contacted, your loved one has not been in proximity.
ALL RESIDENTS IN PAVILION ON ISOLATION AS PER MEDICAL HEALTH OFFICER ORDERS
PRIMROSE GARDENS – No additional residents on isolation (T=11)
DECEMBER 19 – DAILY UPDATE – MENNO HOME E2, W1 & THE APARTMENTS
COVID POSITIVE UPDATE – December 19 – 2020 – Menno Place
MENNO HOME E2 – No change to COVID positive staff or residents (T=61)
MENNO HOME W1 – No change to COVID positive staff or residents (T=1)
PAVILION – New COVID POSITIVE – +1 (T=3) This new COVID positive resident was in proximity to one of the other COVID-positive residents. All families who were in proximity with these residents have been contacted. If you haven’t been contacted, your loved one has not been in proximity.
PRIMROSE GARDENS – No additional residents on isolation (T=11)