Changes to Independent Living – Registered Visitor Program

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INDEPENDENT LIVING ONLY (Pavilion, Terrace West, Primrose Gardens):
We are pleased to announce the following change to the Registered Visitor program in the Independent Living Apartments (Pavilion, Terrace West & Primrose Gardens). This does NOT apply to Terrace East (Assisted Living), Menno Home or Menno Hospital.
We have expanded the Registered Visitor program to include TWO Registered Visitors per suite in the 3 Independent Living Apartment buildings. Today, residents of Primrose Gardens, Terrace West and Pavilion will receive the memo below that explains the expanded Registered Visitor program.
Please note that Registered Visitors will now be responsible to deliver groceries directly to the suite of the residents. Last grocery delivery to Independent Living apartments is Sunday, October 18th.
Registered Visitors may provide essential services as well as social visits within the apartment suite.
You may apply as the 2nd Registered Visitor using this link: www.mennoplacelife.com/register
Here is the memo that we will be distributed this afternoon:

MEMO TO INDEPENDENT LIVING RESIDENTS:

Menno Apartments is now allowing TWO Registered Visitors per suite in the Independent Living Apartments: Pavilion, Terrace West, Primrose Gardens
As we prepare for the cooler days of winter, Menno Apartments has expanded the Registered Visitor program to include TWO Registered Visitors per apartment suite.
The current Registered Visitor does not need to re-apply. You may choose another one of your family members, a housekeeper, a friend or someone who provides personal care services for you.
Registration is open now. We will be processing the applications over the next several weeks. Your second Registered Visitor will receive a badge as soon as possible so that they can visit with you in your suite. www. MennoPlaceLife.com/Register
What are the changes?
· TWO people who don’t live in your apartment building can visit with you or provide services (housekeeping, care) in your apartment suite.
· Grocery drop-off ends. Your registered visitor will bring your groceries to your suite and ensure that they are safe. Last grocery drop-off day is Sunday, October 18, 2020.
· There are no limits to the kinds of services or length of visits for your Registered Visitors.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does my housekeeper count as a Registered Visitor? Yes.
2. Can I have more than two people as Registered Visitors? No.
3. Can we visit in the common areas, such as the lobby? No. You can only visit in your apartment suite at this time.
4. How do I keep myself safe if I have visitors in my suite? Keep a safe distance apart (6 feet), wear masks and use hand sanitizer frequently.
5. Can I change Registered Visitors? Yes, but not frequently. Contact Nik if you want to make a change to the people who are Registered to visit you – Nik: 604.851.4006
6. What happens to my groceries that are delivered? Your Registered Visitor will bring them to you.