Just in time for Christmas, a dozen care homes are able to connect their residents with families.
The Interior Savings鈥 Care Home Connection Contest has given out 12 grants of $1,700 to get tablets into care homes.
鈥淲e know this year has been very challenging. We鈥檙e so appreciative of the care and commitment that our frontline workers have shown,鈥 Interior Savings CEO Kathy Conway said. 鈥淚t was evident from the heartfelt entries just how important the well-being of those in their care is. It was also evident that tablets are of great need in our local care homes.鈥
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With many restrictions placed on visiting to keep people safe and prevent the virus from spreading, it has made it very difficult for people to stay connected to their friends and family.
鈥淭ablets offer a safe way to do this,鈥 Conway said. 鈥淎s the holidays approach we know how important it is to be able to see those we care about. We鈥檙e pleased to help bridge this gap.鈥
The winners of the Care Home Connection Contest are:
鈥 Sun Pointe Village, 91大黄鸭
鈥 Forest View Place, Clearwater
鈥 Ponderosa Lodge, Kamloops
鈥 Village at Smith Creek, West 91大黄鸭
鈥 Jackson House, Ashcroft
鈥 Gateby Care Center, Vernon
鈥 Thompson View Lodge, Ashcroft
鈥 Brookhaven Care Home, West 91大黄鸭
鈥 Three Links Manor, 91大黄鸭
鈥 Parkside Community Assisted Living, Chase
鈥 Mission Creek Landing, 91大黄鸭
鈥 Cottonwoods Extended Care, 91大黄鸭
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