Manitobans can find alternative ways to stay connected to seniors living in long-term care amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, says the executive director of the Manitoba Association of Senior Centres.
Connie Newman told 680 CJOB she has heard from people across the province sharing their concerns about not being able to see family or friends in long-term care during this crisis.
Newman said she has three loved ones in long-term care herself and that the pandemic has made it more challenging to stay in touch. “They’re very important and very dear to my heart,” she said. “I’m fortunate, I believe, and I think many out there are because two of the three are doing video chats on a regular basis, which does put us in front of the people that