August 11, 2020
Dear Copernicus Lodge Community Members:
Copernicus Lodge remains COVID-19 free.
Outdoor BBQ lunch for Long term care residents and Staff. CLICK HERE to view.
The new resident biography story for the month of August. CLICK HERE to view.
Last month the featured event for our residents was the Country Western Party. CLICK HERE to view.
The Copernicus Lodge Leadership Team hosted a special breakfast with pancakes, bacons, etc for one of our resident's area last week. CLICK HERE to view. Please CLICK HERE to view the Copernicus Lodge Resident Breakfast Schedule.
Our dedicated Staff and Supportive Services Team was hard at work delivering a treat to our tenants last month. CLICK HERE to view.
We partnered with Creator's Joy, launching the COVID-19 E-Card Donation Drive to spread some joy during these difficult times! All cards will be donated to residents at Long Term Care Homes and frontline workers in the GTA. For more information please CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE to read Toronto Star's article about the experience. For an alternative link CLICK HERE.
To download the COVID Alert App, Canada's free exposure notification app CLICK HERE
The Ontario Government released the LTC Homes Mandatory Reporting to the Ministry information. CLICK HERE to view.
The Ontario Government's Information guide outlining the death reporting and investigation process in long-term care homes:
For the Death Investigations Flyer, CLICK HERE.
For the Deaths in LTC Homes Flyer, CLICK HERE.
Earlier last month we had special painting sessions for our residents. CLICK HERE to view.
We welcome you to visit the very special biography series of our Residents of the month we have put together. Please CLICK HERE to view.
For the most recent COVID-19 Pandemic information for our tenants and families please CLICK HERE
There is a New Admission and Annual Care Conference update for families. For more information please CLICK HERE
Copernicus Lodge is looking for a qualified individual to be our next leader. Please CLICK HERE to see the CEO Profile and how to express interest in the position.
Please see the notice for our Adult Day Program. CLICK HERE to the view the information.
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The Ontario government announced July 15, the loosening of regulations to visit Long-Term Care Homes starting on July 22. We have been hard at work putting in place our LTC Visitation Plan at Copernicus Lodge. It is very important you read the following for our specific details: CLICK HERE
The Ontario government announced the same day, the approach it will take to accelerate the development of Long-Term Care Homes. CLICK HERE to read the Government's Announcement. For the COVID-19 action plan for long-term care homes, CLICK HERE.
The Ontario government announced July 13, the framework for reopening the province. CLICK HERE to read the Government's Announcement. For specific guidelines, CLICK HERE.
The Ontario Governement announced on July 9, extending emergency orders to maintain flexibility to protect public health as the economy gradually reopens. CLICK HERE to read the Government's Announcement.
The Ontario government announced on June 11, the gradual resumption of visits to long term care homes, retirement homes, and other residential care settings. CLICK HERE to read the Government's Announcement. For specific guidelines, CLICK HERE.
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A full social calendar is planned for our LTC Residents this month. To view CLICK HERE. We will post regular updates and photos here on the website. Our Activation staff are hard at work creating programming and social visits for your loved one.
Please note that during these times, we currently can offer each LTC Resident ONE of the following type of scheduled visits per week:
- in person (if met with requirements/guidelines/ policy etc. as noted above)
- virtual (one of Zoom, Skype, Facetime, WhatsApp etc.)
- facilitated phone calls
For questions related to scheduled calls/visits, please call our LTC Director of Programs & Services at 416-536-7122 ext. #253. Please email us to book a visit:communications@copernicuslodge.com, Please note in subject: Resident name and/or Room number.
SAVE THE DATE
Our Fall 2020 Gala has been rescheduled for November 6, 2021.
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CELEBRATIONS
COUNTRY WESTERN PARTY - CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PICTURE GALLERY
SPECIAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST FOR RESIDENTS - CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PICTURE GALLERY
TENANT BLUEBERRY & CAKE TREAT - CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PICTURE GALLERY
FIRST INDOOR VISIT FOLLOWING OUR LTC PLAN - CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PICTURE GALLERY
PAINTING SESSIONS - CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PICTURE GALLERY
WEDDING CELEBRATIONS 2020 - CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PICTURE GALLERY
TIM HORTONS RESTAURANT/CAFÉ - CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PICTURE GALLERY
CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - CLICK HERE TO ACCESS GALLERY
From everyone at Copernicus Lodge, we thank you for your support and wish you and your family continued good health.
