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Self-Care: Practices for a Healthy Body & Mind
ByReagan Morgan March 5, 2021March 6, 2021

Sounds simple right? But when we really think about it, do we consciously and actively take good care of ourselves? For many, the answer is no. Initially it can be challenging to find the time as we can overthink self-care and make it this “big thing” to achieve, however it can be quite simple, it…

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Important Message From Dr. Gandhi
ByReagan Morgan November 24, 2020December 2, 2020

Dear Friends & Family of Bay Haven Care Community, As the Medical Director of Bay Haven, I wanted to write to all of you to update you on some important new information about COVID-19. As you are likely aware, Ontario is now firmly in the second wave of the seemingly never-ending COVID-19 pandemic. As I write…

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Safe Outings Now Possible For Long-Term Care and Retirement Home Residents
ByReagan Morgan September 4, 2020September 4, 2020

The Ontario government has announced that long term care and retirement home residents can once again leave their residences for short stay and temporary absences. Short stay absences are for outpatient medical visits, to see family or run errands and do not include an overnight stay, with the exception of single-night emergency room visits. Bay…

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Communicating with a person living with Dementia while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
ByReagan Morgan July 11, 2020July 28, 2020

Do you ever wonder what a person with Dementia would think about regarding the COVID-19 pandemic? What exactly are they thinking about when they see their family and friends wearing a mask? What about when they think about the fact that they cannot go outside to public spaces or outings? Why is my family not…

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Outdoor patio visits between Residents and Families will commence
ByReagan Morgan June 26, 2020July 28, 2020

Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, Bay Haven Care Community took precautionary measures to ensure that all residents and staff stay healthy and safe during these unprecedented times. Bay Haven Care Community is excited to announce that starting on Friday, June 26th, we will begin scheduled and supervised outside patio visits between residents and families. The…

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Celebrating Seniors in Ontario — Stay Safe, Stay in Touch
ByReagan Morgan June 5, 2020June 5, 2020

In Ontario, the month of June is considered Seniors’ Month and is a time to reflect and celebrate all seniors from across the province. This year’s theme is “Stay Safe, Stay in Touch” and it focuses on keeping our seniors safe, connected, and engaged at their home during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Minister…

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Share The Love Week – Valentine’s Day at Bay Haven 2020
ByReagan Morgan February 21, 2020February 21, 2020

The entire Recreation Department and Marco, the Marketing Specialist, worked hard to create a two-week long Valentine’s Day event for the residents at Bay Haven Care Community. The Recreation Department organized Valentine’s Day themed programs throughout the first and second week of February. Some of the programs included creating a Valentine’s Day posters, arts and…

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The Living Wish Foundation: A Christmas Gift They Will Never Forget
ByReagan Morgan December 20, 2019January 7, 2020

What exactly is The Living Wish Foundation? The Living Wish Foundation is an organization that provides medically supervised and supported end of life wishes to patients who are facing terminal diagnosis. By doing this, The Living Wish Foundation hopes to assist people who are terminally ill to make their last wish or dreams come true….

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Who Is Teepa Snow? Bay Haven Staff Went To Her Conference
ByReagan Morgan November 8, 2019November 15, 2019

Before you begin to read this article, you may be asking yourself, who is Teepa Snow? Teepa Snow is a leading trainer and consultant providing support and care that places the person living with dementia in a pivotal role when determining what is needed. Her goal is to help communities, agencies, organizations, professionals, and families…

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Books on Wheels
ByReagan Morgan October 25, 2019October 25, 2019

Bay Haven Care Community and the Collingwood Public Library have been working together to provide a program for the residents called Books on Wheels. The Books on Wheels program allows books from the Collingwood Public Library to go directly to the residents that have signed up for the program. Residents that are interested in reading…

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