September 1, 2020 - Halifax Today
'Is this My Father's Home, or a Prison?': Rally Calls for Easing LTC Visitation Rules
By: Katie Hartai
The group refers to a report released by The National Institute on Ageing in July, which finds current LTC visitor policies remain overly restrictive and cause harm to the well-being of residents. It says restricted access to visiting must balance the risks of COVID-19 infection with the risks of social isolation to resident health, well-being, and quality of life.