The Hamlets at Duncan
5950 York Road V9L 4Y2 Duncan, BC, Canada

Have you ever considered turning your love and compassion for our vulnerable elders into action by becoming a Care Aide in BC? Was the impossibility of taking time off work or taking on a student loan simply something that has prevented you from taking that step? The Government of BC announced a new program where you will get paid during your training to become a care aide! The program will take approximately a year to complete, but at the end you will be a registered and fu...lly trained care aide that is able to work anywhere in BC. If you or anyone you know are even remotely interested, check out more about this incredible offer at the link below: https://www2.gov.bc.ca//economic-recov/work-in-health-care See more

From serving as a walking companion to offering a warm, friendly greeting every time someone walks in the door, it's no secret that pets act as an instant mood booster. Given the emotional and mental stress that many are experiencing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, researchers wanted to examine the role that pets play in easing our anxiety. http://ow.ly/bRCe50BEMRd

Stay safe during this smoke haze! The best way to protect your health is to limit your exposure to wildfire smoke - find a safe space with clean indoor air. http://ow.ly/xbO250Bs19O

Welcome Autumn! "How beautiful the leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days." John Burroughs We love the colours of autumn! share you favorite things about fall with us! #firstdayofAutum #Autumnequinox #autumn

Today we celebrate all the grandparents out there!! Happy Grandparents day! A grandparent is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend. What special name do you use for Grandparent? Grandma, Grandpa, or something else?

Fall is quickly approaching, and we all know that it will be the start of Flu season real soon. This year will be slightly different in that we are also continuing to endure the Covid 19 pandemic. Our homes are beginning preparations for the flu season to keep our residents, team members and visitors safe and healthy. We all must remain vigilant during these times , Please read the following memo and follow the links for more information. http://ow.ly/N1B050BmDWg http://ow.ly/iViM50BmDWr

Happy Labour day! Today we celebrate all our hard working Canadians by taking a day off and enjoying the last bits of summer! How do you like to spend your long weekend?

Behind the Scenes! Here are some progress pictures of building The Hamlets at Duncan!

As summer turns to fall, many of us are reminded of our youth, when September meant going back to classes and setting goals for the new school year. Even though our classroom days are mostly in the past, developing new ambitions every few months is a great idea. http://ow.ly/vgVX50Bfjnr

"Wine makes every meal an occasion, every table more elegant, every day more civilized." - Andre Simon Did you know red wine has some health benefits when had in moderation? The antioxidants found in red wine lower incidences of cardiovascular disease, mortality, and type-2 diabetes. So hoist your glass in a toast to National Red Wine Day. #redwineday #FridayFun http://ow.ly/jxWG50B98nm

We have been so privileged and uplifted seeing joyful and emotional reunions during long-awaited visits! We are grateful for all the positive outcomes these personal connections bring with them. At the same time, each day we also see spikes in reported COVID-19 cases within our cities and must again remind everyone how vital it is to remain vigilant in physical distancing, hand hygiene, and keeping our social circles small. Please remember that potentially exposing ourselves to the virus can have an extreme impact on others that we connect with.Please take a moment to read the following memo and the included articles. Together we will get through this. http://ow.ly/pXkQ50B65zS

Happy Senior Citizen Day! Today we celebrate the amazing senior citizens in our community. Make some time today to reach out to a neighbor, friend, or family member and tell them how much you love and appreciate them! #seniorcitizenday

Today is #NationalBookLoversDay for all those who love to read! How to find the next great read? Here are some great ideas on how to find your next favourite book! https://sixtyandme.com/5-creative-ways-to-find-your-next-g/

Happy British Columbia Day! Did you know the Pacific Dogwood is B.C's provincial flower? There are a number of symbols of British Columbia. These include the Steller's Jay (a bird), the Pacific Dogwood (a flower), jade (a mineral), the Western Red Cedar (a tree) and the provincial tartan, which contains colors to represent many aspects of the province. What are some of your favourite things about B.C?

Wine lovers in the Cowichan Valley can raise a glass to toast the success of local vintners: the Cowichan Valley is now recognized as a BC wine region. http://ow.ly/EUoB50Axmuy

As we continue through each phase of the pandemic we grow and learn from each other. We work together as a team to ensure we all remain safe. We want to reassure you that we continue our planning for Covid and practice simulations to make sure we are prepared in the event we do encounter an outbreak within our homes. Our team has worked hard making sure we have adequate PPE supplies, and team members trained on usage. We have connected with our health authorities and community support network as a secondary plan to obtain further PPE if it may be needed. Our goal is to ensure everyones safety, please remember we are prepared! Together we will get through this.

Happy Canada Day! Cheers to our independence and our happily growing country.

We all can agree with Dorothy that theres no place like home: most of us want to stay in our own homes for as long as possible. But when it comes to adapting a home to meet the specialized needs of the elderly or disabled, cost can be an obstacle. This is especially the case for those on fixed incomes, but also for those who provide support and care for an elderly or disabled family member. If youre planning to renovate a home to make it more suitable for an older person, you may be able to get government money to help ease the burden. http://ow.ly/C6ad50AkIHy

Each day we are all tested with new challenges in the face of this pandemic. We acknowledge and are grateful for all the healthcare and essential worker heroes, but so often the other heroes in this world are not told enough for the amazing job they are doing. Those other heroes are you! We Thank You for helping us each day in making sure your loved ones feel the affection and joy around them

F-fantastic, A-awesome, T-terrific, H-honorable, E-excellent, R-remarkable That is what it means to be a father. Happy Father's Day to all you wonderful dads out there!

More than eight million North Americans involved in the care of a mature adult usually a parent who lives in a different geographic area, be it an hours drive or a plane trip away. (The average travel time to reach their relative is four hours). At the best of times, the caregiving role involves a certain amount of stress, but this is often compounded when there are miles between the caregiver and care recipient. Despite these challenges, there are many things you can do to help your parent and increase your peace of mind in the process.

Libraries across Canada are feeling grateful for a temporary reduction in costs for e-books and audiobooks as demand for those materials soars during the pandemic. Sharon Day, chair of the Canadian Urban Library Council's e-content working group, says several publishers have slashed prices for libraries to access electronic materials, while others have offered access to titles that were previously off-limits.

If you are a senior and you dont live close to your loved ones, it may be hard to stay connected to them. With everybody living such hectic lives, it can be challenging for loved ones to talk as much as they would like to; and this unfortunate reality is true for seniors all over the world. With modern technology, there are plenty of ways that seniors can stay connected to their loved ones.

If you tend to feel mentally sluggish or experience brain fog the feeling that youre having difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or staying alert a new study from researchers at the University of Birmingham in England suggests that the problem might be caused by inflammation in the body. Inflammation is the bodys response to illness or even chronic stress.

Research is proving more and more that gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. Also, people with gum disease may have a higher risk of various other conditions such as diabetes, dementia and cardiovascular problems. As the saying goes, ignore your teeth and they will go away.

Betty White is staying positive amid the coronavirus pandemic. The beloved TV star, who celebrated her 98th birthday in January, is "being very safe during these very trying times," her rep tells PEOPLE.

The DFM now has an online store with many of their full-time and drop-in vendors. With the support of the Ministry of Agriculture Buy BC program and Vancity, the BC Association of Farmers' Markets has supported the Duncan Farmers Market to go online for the 2020 season. You can find the online store here: https://www.localline.ca/duncan-farmers-market-society

Over the past weeks, we have heard regions begin to carefully open up, and we all eagerly anticipate some loosening of restrictions for our vulnerable elders over the coming weeks. Understandably however, those steps are being taken even more cautiously in Senior Living environments than elsewhere. Some sobering facts highlight the complexity and fears around what next phase opening looks like for environments like The Hamlets: - The vast majority of Covid-19 cases occurs i...n persons UNDER 65 years of age - The vast majority of deaths associated with Covid-19 occur in persons OVER 65 years of age The Hamlets is carefully monitoring directives for Senior Living homes from Health Authorities and our governments, and we are preparing for next steps. These will be communicated to you soon by your Hamlet Home, based on local permissions and guidelines for Senior Living. Be assured that we are taking extraordinary care to try and find a balance between each individuals right to do what they want as well as everyones right to feel safe in their home. Our success at taking cautious steps to opening up will DEPEND on everyone families, team members and residents, being hyper-diligent in maintaining best practices for prevention of virus spread in all circumstances, including physical distancing, hand hygiene, respecting face mask protocols, and keeping a tight social bubble. Even as you see neighbors start to get out there, families and team members must continue to avoid larger social gatherings, as well as others who take greater risks. Remember as restrictions get relaxed over the coming months, ONE SLIP UP leading to a declaration of an outbreak at a home will inevitably result in reverting back to the site being locked down from all visitation. This is truly a case of us having to work together 100% in order to keep progressing to a new normal in which physical health safety and mental wellness safety are given equal attention and priority. In closing, here are a couple of resources we feel could be helpful to some: information on how easily Coronavirus can spread in community, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvLFz1KSYMA and a valuable resource that was prepared by Alberta Health Services for coping at home -https://www.albertahealthservices.ca//if-ppih-covid-19-cop Lets bend the curve and not the rules. Together we will get through this. See more

From the moment of birth, to the time of passing, cedar has traditionally played a vital role in the life of the First People of the Pacific Northwest. This 30min documentary tells the story of cedar, how the bark is stripped from the cedar tree, and prepared for cedar weaving (hats) and discusses the art of cedar weaving and the effect this workshop had on the participants.

If you have furry family members, you probably have a lot of questions about how to keep them safe during this frightening global COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the answers to the most common questions concerning pets and coronavirus.

Together we will get through this. To you a song we dedicate: https://youtu.be/ighFo0i0nrA... Here is a short video how quickly COVID-19 can spread. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvLFz1KSYMA To learn more about the CaRES Fund and how to apply, visit: https://www.seniorlivingcares.ca/

We are so thankful for the work of our team in this new age of COVID-19. For all of you who continue to work diligently and care for others, Great work - were so grateful