The palliative care and comfort room in the Veterans Care Program provides a peaceful, private space for a resident and their family during end-of-life care. Business Office – Safe Keeping Account can be set up.Our facility includes many other amenities for our resident veterans to enjoy such as the: Meals are often provided in the shared dining room, but are tailored to each resident veteran’s dietary needs. Resident veterans and their caregivers may access the on-unit laundry or off-site laundry services provided by London Hospital Linen Services. Our residents' homeĮach unit has its own dining room, lounges and laundry. Veterans Affairs Canada determines eligibility of admission for all residents in the Veterans Care Program. Our care team works with the resident veterans and their family caregiver(s) to promote their well-being in this shared living environment. Resident veterans will live in the unit that will best meet their physical, emotional and social support needs. Aging in place means that residents will continue to remain in the area they live in, even as their care needs change. Resident veterans on these units are provided long-term care services with an aging in place philosophy. The unit is equipped with a wander alarm system to enhance the safety of our residents.ģ Kent/Essex and 4 Bruce/Elgin – these units are located on the third and fourth floors of the Western Counties Wing.

The main hallway of this unit looks like a street, making it feel more homelike. The unit is designed to meet the needs of resident veterans living with moderate to severe dementia. Our collaborative team approach promotes physical, mental, emotional and social well-being.Īll resident veterans live in the Western Counties Wing (Zone E) at Parkwood Institute on one of three units:Ģ Perth – this dementia care specialty unit is a secure space located on the second floor. We provide care that focuses on the strengths and abilities of each resident veteran. Parkwood Institute is our residents' home and they are treated with honour and respect. Each resident living in the VCP at Parkwood Institute is unique and valued.

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