In mid-January, positive COVID tests in an asymptomatic resident and a staff member with mild symptoms forced the long-term care home into a Breakout designation. After further testing of all residents and staff, it was determined that the resident test was a false-positive results with the same likely true for… Continue reading
It’s been a different school experience this year, with many of the “fun” seasonal events impossible, including seasonal concerts and the carolling event that took senior students to three local seniors’ homes to entertain with songs, greeting cards and stories. For the past nine years, North Cavan teachers Kevin Woollacott… Continue reading
Kms for Care 2020 – Top Team – Congratulations to the “Havelock Hunnies”! All the pledges are counted. By $100, the Havelock Hunnies earned the top team pledge earners in the recent Kms for Care, raising $3,180 to support programs in Havelock. Stayed tuned: we will announce the top 3… Continue reading
Eligibility is very limited. Director of Care Tracey Roy prepared the 10 page application and will lead the project. The organization will focus on incorporating evidence-based nursing practices designed to improve patient care and satisfaction. In exchange for the additional scrutiny, managerial effort and administrative burden required through this certification,… Continue reading
The presentation was originally scheduled for March 14th, but COVID had other plans. Unaware of the pending honours, Gerald (Gerry) Coady was unperturbed, but others around him were disappointed. On June 24th, Gerry’s son Kevin Coady, a former reservist and retired police officer, and David Rumball, a former captain in… Continue reading
Last week, Brion Aubrey and Laurie Mann brought some human and canine friends for a visit to residents of Centennial Place. All visitors are members of East Central Therapy Dogs, which brings their screened and trained dogs to visit people in long term care homes like Centennial Place, Adult Day… Continue reading
Pictured is Janet Buchanan, Director of Resident and Family Services. The staff at Centennial Place is inviting resident to have their tax returns completed by volunteers associated with Revenue Canada Agency. Straight-forward tax returns with annual incomes below $40,000 are eligible for this free service. Tax preparation will be… Continue reading
