October 2023 Communication

Department Recognition

Physiotherapy

Our small but mighty Physiotherapy team ensures that our Residents maintain as much independence as possible for as long as is possible. They run exercise groups and one to one programming that includes mobility and gait training, balance training, walking and stretching. These folks also ensure that Resident have the mobility equipment they need and that it is kept in tip top shape. John, our Physiotherapist, provides lift and transfer training to our staff team as well to ensure the safety of both the Residents and our staff.

A huge thank you to John and Dee, and our Coop Student Riley.

Family Council

The next Family Council meeting will be held virtually on October 24 at 6:00 pm. If you would like to join or would like more information, please email fairvernfamilycouncil@gmail.com. There is also information on the Family Council board in the Activity Centre on the lower level of Fairvern.

Fall and Winter Menus

With the changing of the seasons, comes the changing of our menu. Our residents are looking forward to the Fall and Winter menu which will be starting later this month. The new menu will feature flavours of the fall including pumpkin and apple, as well as new menu offerings and favourite dishes from past menus.

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower” – Albert Camus

Friends of Fairvern Frozen Pies

The Friends of Fairvern have frozen pies for sale in the upright freezer at the back of the Rose Room. A large pie is $15 each and a small pie is $8 each. Please consider supporting our volunteer organization with the purchase of a pie.

Influenza Season

With influenza season upon us and COVID still in the community, here a few reminders.

Please do not visit if you are ill.

If you have been ill with influenza or COVID you may return to visit once your symptoms have been improving for 24 hours (or 48 hours if gastrointestinal symptoms) and you have no fever.

If you were COVID positive, you should follow measures to reduce the risk of transmission for 10 days from your symptom onset/positive test, including wearing a mask and distancing from others.

Please wash your hands and/or use the alcohol based hand rub frequently.

Fairvern Residents will begin to receive influenza vaccinations (with consent) on October 10, 2023.

We encourage all staff, volunteers and visitors to receive their influenza vaccines.

Let’s all work together to keep everyone healthy and happy!