FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DECEMBER 19 2021
ENHANCED CARE RESIDENTS WANT TO GO HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Halifax, N.S. – Residents of Arborstone Enhanced Care want to see their friends and families for the holidays, but management has sent mixed messages after the most recent COVID-19 numbers in Nova Scotia.
On Friday, Levack was told by management they weren’t permitted to leave for more than 24-hours, and must isolate for three days upon their return.
“We can’t make any Christmas plans,” says Vicky Levack, a resident of the long term care home at 1430 Purcell’s Cove Road which is run by Shannex Incorporated.
Staff at the facility are under the impression that residents may leave for any amount of time, but no details have been provided in writing to residents. Levack first learned about the restrictions from her mother.
“This breakdown of communication between management and staff make it harder for everyone involved,” Levack says. “These communication issues have been going on long before Covid.”
The potential stricter measures have come into effect after Nova Scotia has announced more than 1,000 cases in the past week, and has imposed gathering restrictions of 20 people for the general public.
Levack says she just wants to be treated equally to the rest of the general population, as do the other 190 residents who live at Arborstone.
“I really don’t think it should be up to government what people do this holiday as it is OK for people who do not live in nursing homes to go for as long as they wish to,” she says. “This should be left up to residents and their families about what they feel comfortable with.”
Management of the building isn’t available to confirm details over the weekend, so many residents won’t be able to make holiday plans until Monday, if at all.
For more information, contact:
Vicky Levack
Email: vicky_levack@hotmail.com
Phone:902-999-1030
About Vicky Levack: Vicky is a disability rights activist who has lived at Arborstone for 10 years.
Victoria Levack 