COVID-19 vaccine info for staff
We continue supporting the health, safety and wellness of all our employees by following Ontario Health guidance as it relates to stopping the spread of COVID-19 in our offices, care settings and communities.
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Flu season is coming! Here’s what you need to know.
This year health experts are predicting there could be a very difficult flu season ahead. 2021 could be a bad flu year, here’s why.
Linda Barnes is our July Employee of the Month!
Meet Linda Barnes, our July Seniors for Seniors Employee of the Month. Linda was chosen because she is an excellent senior companion who is always willing to take on new shifts and help whenever she can. Here is what Linda has to share about being a senior companion:
Spectrum Health Care Statement on COVID-19
The health and well-being of our patients, their families and our staff is our top priority. Spectrum Health Care is following the guidance of Public Health Ontario as it relates to the management of COVID-19.
Ontario home care companies to require COVID-19 vaccinations for staff
We have made the decision to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for all of our team members. As an integral part of the continuum of care for our clients, we are proud to join our partners across the health system in taking this important step toward ending this pandemic.
Camilla is our June Employee of the Month!
Seniors for Seniors chose Camilla Mason for June's Employee of the Month. Camilla, who works out of the Toronto branch, was chosen because of her positivity and friendly personality. She treats her clients like her friends and wins everyone over with her warmth and optimism.
Seniors and Heat Waves: How to Stay Safe
Too much heat is not safe for anyone, but it is especially unsafe for older adults. It is important for seniors to take precautions to protect themselves during the hot summer months.
Long term care at home - it's possible
Long term care is a process, not a destination. Even Ontario’s Independent Long-Term Care Commission Report highlighted home care as a preferred alternative to facility-based living.
Tips for practicing self-care
During difficult or busy times, it is important to remember to prioritize your mental and physical health. One of the best ways to ensure that you are taking care of yourself is by practicing self-care.
Seniors need support to stay safe, stay active, stay connected
The theme for Seniors Month in Ontario this year was “Stay safe, active and connected” as designated by the Ministry of Seniors. It's a year of change, hardship and uncertainty for seniors, but also the incredible resilience, courage and determination shown by this generation in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seniors’ Month: Stay safe, active and connected
We at Seniors for Seniors look forward to Seniors’ Month every year. It is a special time where we celebrate our seniors for the significant place that they hold in our lives. This year the theme for Seniors’ Month is “stay safe, active and connected.”