It’s an uncertain time for Edna Ketcher. The Edmonton senior is not able to do much because of the COVID-19 pandemic. People over the age of 60 and those with pre-existing health conditions are most at risk of severe symptoms from the virus.
To add to the stress, Ketcher was told this week her shower assistance has been cancelled. “That kind of shook me a little bit to say the least,” she said. “I really can’t understand why they would stop us having showers.” Ketcher has osteoporosis and noted it would be difficult to do it herself. “That would be very damaging,” she said.
The Rosslyn Place Lodge resident also has a catheter. To look after that, she does have home care come in the morning and evening.