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Lucho Vallar shares his deeply personal, difficult experience with COVID-19. He feared for his father especially, and  desperately wanted to support his fellow team members at Pinehaven Nursing Home.

‘I Wanted to Be Back on the Frontlines:’ The Story of a COVID-positive Team Member

August 20, 2020
- Village Voice
Like any long-term care home serving some of the most vulnerable citizens during the rising numbers of COVID-19, the team at Pinehaven Nursing Home in Waterloo was on edge in those early months. Yes, they were following all necessary Infection Prevention and Control Protocols, but there was still a... Read more
Mickey says he is greatly impressed with the perseverance  of the residents and his fellow team members at Erin Mills Lodge, and he's proud to be part of the small Village. 

Faith in Community at Erin Mills Lodge: Insights from a Welcomed New Team Member

August 14, 2020
- Village Voice
There were a couple of factors that prompted Mickey Mai to walk into Mississauga’s Erin Mills Lodge back in April to offer his services in any way they could be used. COVID-19 had affected the income he and his parents were able to earn, for one, but more importantly, he had seen how much of an... Read more
Vera was gracious enough to share her wisdom and perspective on the important issue of racial equality.

Black Lives Matter in the Heart of Schlegel Villages

July 31, 2020
- Village Voice
When the powder keg of racial inequality in the United States erupted in late May following the horrific death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the scope of the issue quickly spread across borders. The protests and the political reactions across America quickly flared in the psyche of Canadians, and... Read more

How Close One Can Come to Ground Zero

July 24, 2020
- Village Voice
A family member’ brush with COVID-19 Those who work alongside our most vulnerable community citizens understand implicitly how devastating COVID-19 can be, but for those outside of the sector, until one is faced with the threat in their own lives, it can still seem somewhat abstract. A family... Read more
The urge to give her mother a hug has never faded in the heart of Wendy DesChamps;

Even through her Mask I could see she was Smiling

July 14, 2020
- Village Voice
In praise of the precautions around visitation The urge to give her mother a hug has never faded in the heart of Wendy DesChamps; with every passing day as Ontario and Canada continue to show more control over the COVID-19 pandemic, she hopes she’s one day closer to that embrace. Wendy’s mother... Read more
Before COVID-19, Donna and family would visit Marie at least  weekly. This picutre was during Marie's 100th birthday celebrations three years ago. Though things have changed so much, Donna  shares how they are still making the most of every moment.

Making the Most of Every Moment at Erin Meadows

July 9, 2020
- Village Voice
When the threat of COVID-19 came across Canada’s borders and health officials decided in March that extraordinary measures must be taken, people across the country were asked to make great sacrifices. Indeed, perhaps no greater sacrifice was made than that of the residents of long-term care and... Read more
Majorie distantly visits with her granddaughter Teresa outside Coleman Care Centre

Love goes beyond any Label: Some #ElderWisdom at the Close of Pride Month

June 26, 2020
- Village Voice
Teresa Vincent was always close with her grandmother Marjorie, but 20 years ago when Teresa’s mother passed away and not long after she lost her father, Marjorie’s counsel, support and love became all the more important, for both Teresa and her brother, David. Majorie distantly visits with her... Read more
One might not see the smiles behind Doug or Stephen's mask, but their eyes revealed their delight at reconnecting. 

Bitter and Sweet, the First Visits open up at Taunton Mills

June 19, 2020
- Village Voice
Under the shade of a tent on the patio outside of the retirement neighbourhoods of The Village of Taunton Mills, Doug Price and his son Stephen sit across a table from each other sharing stories and catching up. The masks upon their faces hide their smiles, but their eyes show their delight as they... Read more
Wayne Barr started at Sandalwood Park as a screener, but has since taken on other roles. His perspective on long-term care has changed ‘one thousand per cent,’ he says.

Changing perceptions of LTC at Sandalwood Park

June 9, 2020
- Village Voice
New team member wanted to help out during the pandemic, and he’s been transformed In his normal life, Wayne Barr works for one of Canada’s largest Slo-Pitch organizations, but normal was pushed aside with the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada and, like many Canadians, Wayne was forced... Read more
#ElderWisdom brought to the communities to celebrate Seniors Month

#ElderWisdom

June 1, 2020
- In the News
Honour the wisdom of the elder, end ageism June 2020 – Stories from the Green Bench The Schlegel Villages #ElderWisdom campaign is running it’s 5th year of highlighting the collective wisdom held by our elders across our 19 Schlegel Village locations. Our residents will continue to offer their... Read more

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