March 11, 2021- CBC News
With most long-term care residents vaccinated, restoring their quality of life is urgent, experts say
By: Nicole Ireland
The fact that different long-term care homes have achieved different levels of vaccination among residents, staff and family caregivers means "targeted guidance" is important, said Dr. Samir Sinha, director of health policy research at the NIA.
Homes that have achieved high levels of vaccination might be able to reinstate group recreational activities — such as crafts, bingo, and exercise — or communal dining in a controlled way, such as a floor-by-floor model similar to the cohort model used in schools, Sinha said