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Scientist, Senior housing consultant, Liberal MNA, Union president respond to the pandemic William Newman, professor of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, and Mathematics at UCLA

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2 THE SENIOR TIMES May 2020 theseniortimes.com Canadian scientist, UCLA professor addresses pandemic concerns Irwin Block that there is a significant degree of mutation possible “that is going to have major consequences” The “enemy” currently ravaging the world and presenting a major challenge in developing a taking its heaviest toll among seniors is a tiny vaccine that can control the virus.” organism called a virus. For example, once it entered the market the flu To help understand the nature of the threat, vaccine was only partly helpful because the virus we spoke to William I. Newman, a multi-dimen- had mutated. sional Canadian-born scientist, and professor of But the vaccine against smallpox has been Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences, Physics and so effective that people for about the past 40 Astronomy, and Mathematics at UCLA. years are no longer being inoculated. (The His published research includes mathema- World Health Organization in mid-April said tical modeling and statistical analysis that is three potential vaccines for COVID-19 were applicable to epidemiology. in early-stage testing, but timelines for when a While he does not perform laboratory-based vaccine becomes widely available are widely research in that field, he has been following closely reported to be 12 to 18 months away.) The some of the science that is essential in tracking situation continues to evolve with large numbers what is known as the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the of agencies and pharmaceutical companies COVID-19 disease it causes, and efforts to control searching to create vaccines and disease treat- its propagation. He urges you to keep up to date ments, but all of this takes substantial time. using authoritative health sources such as www. Why it will take a long time to control it canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coro- Newman cited an observation by German president Angela Merkel, who has a doctorate in navirus-disease-covid-19.html, www.coronavirus. _ gov, and www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/ “We have to be under perpetual guard” Prof. Newman quantum chemistry, that since humans have no index.html, and that you exercise caution when inside the cell’s membrane. They start to multiply immunity to this virus, the only ways to combat it pursuing other information sources. and convert most of it into viruses.” are in developing immunity by contracting it and The nature of the beast “They enter the upper respiratory and gastro- recovering or getting a vaccine. “Viruses are a kingdom, from a biological intestinal tract of mammals and birds, and by While some experts estimate that 40 to 70 perspective, onto their own,” Newman said in compromising especially our pulmonary system, per cent of those who contract the disease are a recent phone interview. “They are extraordi- people could die.” asymptomatic, the only way to find out exactly narily primitive in their structure. They’re based That is why “vigorous” washing of hands is how many have it is to test everyone. on RNA (ribonucleic acid) and very likely the first so important – “it loosely speaking prevents the Of those who do contract the disease and have life on earth had that – a very complex molecule grappling hooks of the coronavirus from attach- symptoms, 80 per cent will find it is very much that is much less complicated than DNA, and is ing to the skin. If you don’t get it on your hands, like an upper respiratory tract infection, a nasty part of most viruses.” and hence your face and into your air stream, you cold, and get over it, but nearly 20 per cent of that But once they enter the body, they can wreak can prevent contracting it.” portion will have to be admitted to hospital and havoc, as the novel Coronavirus COVID-19 is doing. How is COVID-19 different? survival rates are not especially good once it’s “Because they are so primitive, the moment in COVID-19 is the latest of several viruses, but its critical, Newman said. which they are most successful is when they phys- epidemiology seems to be rather different, Newman “We have to be under perpetual guard and it’s ically attach themselves to ordinary cells,” he said. observed. In the SARS (severe acute respiratory going to take quite a long time to get this under “The coronavirus attaches itself to ACE2, syndrome) virus, as the lungs were attacked, control. Until an effective vaccine is developed molecules in the respiratory tract, and uses that people were symptomatic almost immediately, and becomes universal, it will continue to be out to infect human cells, including our lungs and, and they would instantly withdraw from society of control.” evidently, other organs. Its spherical shape helps and had to be hospitalized very quickly in order Self-distancing must be continued, he stressed. maximize its ability to consume resources and it to survive. They were not mixing with the public. “Self distancing is controlling the rate of people has those grappling hook-like appendages – hence The MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syn- being infected from contact with carriers of the the name corona, Latin for crown – and they attach drome) virus was similar, he said. “The onset of virus. Flattening the curve refers to the rate at themselves readily to human lung cells. symptoms was very fast, and being able to contain which people who are infected is brought down “Once they have made that contact, they are the spread of the disease by identifying the infec- to the rate at which infected people recover. The hooked on and they will penetrate. Once they tion very quickly was one of the key ingredients disease is still present but hospitals hopefully at enter the cell they will cannibalize all of its in stopping its spread. that level are able to manage patient care.” resources, effectively consuming everything With COVID-19, Newman expressed concern Continued on page 4

theseniortimes.com May 2020 THE SENIOR TIMES 3 Re-opening in big cities could be disasterous Continued from page 3 and they remain at a distance of Lack of clean water is the real “I am flabbergasted to see medical six feet or two metres or more, concern in Africa experts such as Dr. Anthony Fauci The problem with that prospect the likelihood of communicating In many parts of Africa and other (head of the National Institute of is that seniors are at greater risk, in the disease from the infected in- developing parts of the world, the lack Allergy and Infectious Diseases) part because the lungs of people over dividual to the susceptible is kept of clean water is a severe problem. being put down by President Trump, 65 are not as resilient. And there are down.” “Of about 7.5 billion people in the who has his own agenda, at his press other risk factors. Premature resumption of social world, over 2 billion go to bed each briefings.” “We have to remain extremely activity, such as re-opening of casinos night without access to potable water, Newman cited Trump promoting vigilant about our social activity in Las Vegas or beaches in Georgia or water that they can use for daily the drug Hydroxychloroquine, with and if both the susceptible and and Florida, “is going to have a hygiene. Without access to clean certain antibiotics, that was effective the infected are wearing masks horrible outcome,” he warned. water, measures to help prevent for malaria to treat the COVID-19, the spread of COVID-19 can be very when the two diseases have no ineffectual. If the inability to maintain resemblance and studies show the good hygiene with clean water is com- drug has no benefit. promised, that is a very real concern.” “In fact it stimulates a significant He recalled that in the aftermath percentage of individuals to have of the Haitian earthquake in 2010, cardiac arrest – it’s killing people.” over 100,000 people died initially His suggestion at a White House from the impact of the earthquake, briefing that “an injection inside” the but over 200,000 died thereafter as human body with a disinfectant like a consequence of cholera and other bleach or Isopropyl alcohol could diseases from a contaminated water help combat the virus was univer- supply and in adequate sewage con- sally denounced by health experts. trol. The entire infrastructure for the “The problem is that some people

[email protected] supply of water was destroyed. believe the president, not the experts,” “Cultural influences, whether Newman said. we’re talking about West African For those over 70, “it is essential rituals concerning the passage of to maintain social distancing,” but loved ones, or the lunacy that seems it is important for mental health to to be pervasive in Las Vegas (talk of maintain contact with peers, family Vast Choice of Incontinence Products reopening shuttered casinos) could members, and friends. have a horrific effect.” There are “It’s not as much fun to make similar risks in big cities like Mon- a Zoom call, but it’s the next best treal and New York where many thing and it presents no risk.” areas have high population densities. Will the virus slow global With inadequate hospital care warming? available in developing countries, a One benefit linked to the pan- significant fraction of the ten percent demic is a localized reduction in Ask for FREE SAMPLE of the population that gets substan- air and water pollution, but New- tial cases of it may not be treatable. man says this will not dramatically Mon Petit Monde Inc. And a few percent of those even with reduce the rate at which we are Look for referral in www.smartshoppingmontreal.com ventilators will succumb. burning fossil fuels. Even if we stop “Speciality Services” “In large segments of the globe this burning fossil fuels, we still have the Consultation and Discreet Home Delivery virus will have a major impact, and problem of getting rid of the green- closing borders is immoral.” house gases caused by humans in 514-955-0101 Who’s ahead, who’s behind, the last two centuries that are in the who’s insane atmosphere and oceans. “We have to deal with COVID- While Los Angeles experienced 19, and we will get through this, but some short-lived reduction in atmo- 3 ½, 4 ½ the question is how readily and how spheric pollutants, air quality levels much we’ll be impacted. You have have largely returned to “normal.” Waterfront to be proactive, be on the lookout, “Climate change won’t be arrested and when a threat emerges you have by this and it is already affecting other Clean, quiet to take effective action. And that species. At the same time tropical dis- building opportunity was lost here in the eases that are making their way from • U.S., it was lost in the UK – the rate the sub-tropics north into the U.S. Fridge Stove of increase in both countries was and across the Mediterranean into Hot water tremendous. Italy was slow to respond Europe will have a major impact. and is doing a much better job, as “Climate change is real, it’s going Outdoor pool are Spain and France.” to continue. We’ll have to make a • Gym “We have the spectre now that concerted effort to solve this, and the the U.S. has the highest number of predictions that have been made by Wheelchair known cases in the world.” scientists carry real weight. access “Mr. Trudeau has taken appropri- “We have seen the effects and we ate measures and thank goodness can’t afford to let that go on, if not [email protected] he and the premiers are working for our sake, for the sake of our chil- together rather than being at logger- dren and our children’s children.” montrealapts.ca heads to promote their re-election.” [email protected] 4 THE SENIOR TIMES May 2020 theseniortimes.com “This should never happen in a society like Quebec, never!” Irwin Block with a pandemic in long-term care homes and there are still not enough workers to provide The Canadian Army should have been called proper care. in a lot earlier to bolster staff in Quebec’s long- “We need more staff, they have to be better term care facilities (CHSLD), says Dominique paid. We also need a real strategy when it comes Anglade, the Liberal MNA for Saint-Henri– to seniors staying at home. We have to engage Sainte-Anne. with community organizations, which should be One of two candidates for the vacant party part of the solution.” leadership, Anglade says Premier Legault was As for Legault’s move to start reopening schools on the right track in ordering a province-wide and the economy this month, Anglade said its confinement on a timely basis and communica- success would depend on increased testing, “a ting almost daily with the public, but late in better situation in hospitals to make sure that calling for extra help. those who are hospitalized are looked after,” and “People were listening, paying attention, fol- making sure the pandemic is under control. lowing the rules – the government handled the [email protected] beginning of the crisis quite well.” But within a few weeks, things began to deteriorate due to staff shortages in long-term LIBEN care homes, where residents were dying and not getting proper care, and “the message that was MONUMENTS being sent was not consistent with what we were seeing on the ground.” MNA Dominique Anglade working from her home office What has happened at CHSLDs is “a disaster,” more people, we need to call the army’ and they she said. “I have four of these facilities in my didn’t see it coming and didn’t see what was on riding and in one case, with 150 residents, and the ground. They reacted late in this pandemic. I saw from one week to the next 51 people had We had Liberal MNAs working in CHSLDs that 5200D de la Savane died. And then we realized they were not dying could see for themselves what was going on.” East of Décarie from COVID, but from dehydration and a Acting Quebec Liberal leader Pierre Arcand number of different things. has singled out “the bureaucratic machine” that YITZCHOK HERSHFELD “This should never happen in a society like governs health and social services in Quebec for 514-738-7188 Quebec, never!” blame, saying it “did not work very well.” [email protected] “We were saying all along, ‘We need to add Anglade said there was clearly no plan to deal

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theseniortimes.com May 2020 THE SENIOR TIMES 5 EDITORIAL Quebec’s frightening COVID-19 toll exposes neglect of our most vulnerable Nothing we say or do will salve the pain of the snowbirds and other travellers returning from workers, and scrapping school boards. It is a bit many families who lost loved ones because of New York City, Florida, the Caribbean, France, late for him to say, as he did last month, that he COVID-19, including those living with pre- and Spain were not screened or questioned at might accelerate the building of his so-called existing conditions. Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport about symptoms Maison des ainés. More people have died of the virus in Montreal or told to self-isolate. The federal government It took more than a year since the CAQ won than in any province or territory, and it has raged shares responsibility for this slow response. a majority Oct. 1, 2018 for it to announce in in well over 100 long-term care centres and senior Mayor Valérie Plante stepped into the void November details of its plan to build new senior residences on the island. March 16 when she announced that all travellers and alternative residences with only 12 units, a With our much-vaunted healthcare, how could would be met and told to self-quarantine at home total of 2,600 beds to be opened by 2022. How- this have happened? What is to be done to better for 14 days — even if they have no symptoms. By ever, there was no specific plan to hire and train protect our cherished seniors in long-term care then, it is most probable the damage – the intro- staff at a time when there is a severe shortage in who are bearing the brunt of this pandemic? duction and propagation of the virus – had begun. existing long-term care facilities. It also plans to Too little, too late Biggest mistake was banning private caregivers renovate or rebuild CHSLD with a total of 2,600 Certainly, and tragically, our institutions were Overworked and underpaid personal care beds, but there is no timeline here. Total esti- ill prepared. Yes, our March break came earlier providers in long-term care residences began to mated cost: $2.6 billion. than in other provinces, but as late as March 15 get sick, and some fearing infection, stayed home. The crisis in long-term care facilities surely As of early May, some 11,000 healthcare workers demands a rethink of this plan. It might be better were absent from their jobs. to focus on renovating and restructuring exist- The situation was exacerbated by Quebec’s ing larger facilities, where managers can take big blunder – the banning of personal support advantage of economies of scale and be in a better We offer home or cemetery workers hired by families to bolster care for their position to confront the next pandemic. personalized service loved ones and family members themselves. Re-opening too soon? While stringent measures were necessary to The province-wide lockdown that began at Rabbi Mordechai Tober prevent infected people from entering these midnight March 24 was necessary and welcome. John Machalani homes, including those who were asymptomatic, It’s a question of priorities, and if any good it was an inhumane move. These people should emerges from this pandemic, it will be to jolt our 3801 Jean-Talon West 514-344-1716 have been tested so they could provide the ever society into realizing that providing proper basic more necessary basic care that depleted staff care for our most vulnerable is a test of our values. could not. It’s high time to readjust our priorities. Quebec relaxed this rigid ruling on April 14 But many are wondering about Legault’s when a single pre-existing primary caregiver gamble in moving faster than other provinces in planning to reopen business and schools gradu- Supporting ourseniors. was supposed to be allowed to visit and care for Encourage social engagement by reaching out to a CHSLD resident. Trouble is, the word never ally just as the curve of the number of deaths those who may be experiencing loneliness and isolation through phone calls, video calls and letter writing. reached CHSLD St. Henri where neonatologist linked to the virus appeared to be flattening, with almost 90 percent of the 2,280 Quebec deaths in Please visit our website for our latest articles Dr. Thérèse Perreault, who took a leave of absence concerning COVID-19 and senior transition support. to care for her Alzheimer’s mother, was not per- early May attributable to the virus in the Mon- https://lianasservices.com/ mitted to visit her. How many other caregivers treal region.

#CAVABIENALLER were similarly denied access? Still, the number of people admitted to hospital #ITSGOINGTOBEOK Weak plan to replace workers with specialists was growing, with 1,773 in these facilities, mostly There was no plan, no strategy for creating hot in the Montreal region. The pressure on hospitals and cold zones for those who were infected, to is the main reason given for delaying the limit the spread of the virus. Quebec’s order- reopening of some businesses on the island, at ing highly-trained medical specialists to work least until May 18. But once life begins to return 127058 CALL US AT 514-622-8074 in these facilities, to fill in with missing staff to its pre-pandemic pace, is when all of us, FORAFREE, NO OBLIGATIONCONSULTATION threatened their health and ability to provide especially seniors, have to continue following WWW.LIANASSERVICES.COM WWW.STEFANIECADOU.COM urgent surgeries. And there was simply not basic rules of vigorous hand washing and social- enough staff for residents’ daily care. distancing. And our government has to develop Shameful lack of testing effective and workable systems to better protect As late as the end of April, there was not enough vulnerable residents of long-term care facilities testing equipment. Even Georges Laracque, the and seniors’ homes. former Montreal Canadiens hockey player, had Strong advice for our readers Virtual Learning – Free Video Library to plead to get tested at Longueuil’s Charles- Once businesses open and social distancing is The Cummings Centre is offering free relaxed, at least outdoors, stay inside or in your access to its online library featuring Le-Moyne Hospital when he had clear symp- over 175 English and French-language toms and was delivering food as a volunteer to yard, or take walks in your own neighbourhood. videos on-demand. housebound seniors. In his case, the so-called Avoid busy commercial streets. Wear a mask at “important person’s act” did not apply. He tested all times when outside your home or yard. Avoid New videos are uploaded weekly. positive, had to be hospitalized, and publicized restaurants and cafés. Sign up at his situation in the media. How many more tire- Avoid retail shopping. Eating out is just not cummingscentre.org/virtual-learning less and dedicated volunteers, who were not as worth the risk. In other words, take no chances. well known, were denied testing? If you have to buy something such as an air con- For more information contact We’ll never know. ditioner, buy it online. Nadine Azoulay Misplaced political decisions Re-opening the economy and sending kids back 514-734-1753 Premier Legault squandered the initial energy to school must not have the side effect of endan- of his mandate by focusing on banning some gering seniors! Above all, take care of yourselves: civil servants and all teachers from wearing reli- Stay connected safely — by phone or online. And gious symbols, cutting much needed immigration be prepared for the long haul. We know it’s tough Funded by the Leonard Albert Family Foundation levels, thereby reducing a source of health-care but it’s essential if we are to keep ourselves safe. 6 THE SENIOR TIMES May 2020 theseniortimes.com To Our Elders, À nos chers aînés, More than ever, we stand united with you Plus que jamais, nous sommes unis dans cette during this most difficult time. Many of you situation éprouvante. Beaucoup d’entre vous ont have been isolated from your loved ones été isolés de vos proches au cours de ces dernières during these past weeks at a time when you semaines, au moment où vous en avez le plus need them most. besoin et nous comprenons combien cela doit être However, rest assured that we are always difficile. there for you and we daily express your Toutefois, sachez que nous sommes toujours là concerns to our regional authorities and the pour vous et que nous sommes votre voix tant auprès current government. de nos partenaires communautaires qu’auprès du We thank you and salute the efforts of each Gouvernement. of you. Please stay safe and do not hesitate to Nous saluons vos efforts et vous en remercions. contact us! Soyez prudents et n’hésitez pas à nous contacter ! Your MNAs Vos député(e)s

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theseniortimes.com May 2020 THE SENIOR TIMES 7 Legault’s decision to ban private caregivers cost lives, says housing consultant Irwin Block While some larger long-term care Bonnie Sandler, who for more homes can isolate those who are than 10 years has been a consultant infected in hot zones, the challenge for seniors seeking suitable care is to have trained staff and special- facilities, was stunned by how our ized equipment to provide required Quebec government handled the care in these residences to those who COVID-19 pandemic. contract the virus and keep them out “The government should be pre- of hospitals. pared for all kinds of emergencies, “Staff from CLSCs need to be more and we’re now finding out how ill present in these facilities. There has prepared we were,” Sandler said in a to be stronger guidelines and super- phone interview. vision to make sure they are being Everyone familiar with long-term enforced, and, of course, more staffing.” care facilities knew they were un- “I feel like a whole population is derstaffed, and that was why many being wiped out – our elderly, the families hired private caregivers. most fragile, the most vulnerable, “This allowed the system to func- “I feel like a whole population is being wiped out,” says Bonnie Sandler the ones we’re supposed to care for, tion because private caregivers have “People are dying because of appeals from families, the govern- who cared for us all our lives. We’re been feeding the patients – even dehydration, they may be starving, ment loosened restrictions when on doing a terrible job. if it takes an hour – spending time because their family member or April 14, Legault announced that a “And I blame it on Legault, his with them, connecting with them. caregiver was not there to pass them single, pre-existing primary caregiver, immediate, impulsive, quick deci- As soon as you take away that extra a glass of water or slowly feed them. determined and approved by CHSLD sion, without any apparent thought staff, the system is bound to col- Yes, she accepts that limits had to administrators, would be allowed to about the inevitable repercussions.” lapse.” And it did. be placed on those entering senior visit and care for a patient. They would When families ask her if they should The decision announced by Premier residences and long-term care facili- have to test negative for COVID-19 remove a parent from a long-term François Legault on March 13 to ties to prevent infection, “but it had and follow hygiene procedures. This care facility, Sandler says it’s a case- suddenly ban family and private to be planned and thought out.” affects an estimated ten per cent of by-case decision and depends on caregivers from long-term care “This was a frightening decision residents of long-term care facilities. whether the family is able to provide facilities – “with so little thought and that was bound to have serious According to Dr. Horacio Arruda, the level of care a loved-one requires. planning” – was “the worst decision consequences. People were dying Quebec’s director of public health, “Care is different for each per- possible,” Sandler says. She believes it alone, without family,” she said. the situation would have been far son in a CHSLD. You might need contributed to “killing many seniors.” A month later, in the wake of worse had health authorities not two-people to transfer or move the decided to cut off visits, to resi- patient, you might need a hospital dences, hospitals, and intensive care bed, or a bedside commode, and not Vous avez été nombreux à nous contacter wards. Even asymptomatic people everybody can do the work of an pour obtenir de multiples informations can spread the virus, and that fact orderly, the cleaning, the showers. (aide alimentaire, aide nancière, aide aux petits entrepreneurs, was not known when the pandemic “Clearly it would be easier for people aide en santé, aide psychosociale) started, he has noted. with money, who can rent a hospital N’hésitez pas à nous appeler! Nous sommes là! Sandler says the reversal of the bed and hire staff, but you’re setting ban should have started long before up a nursing room in your house. Many of you have contacted us calling on the federal government For someone living alone, it would to dispatch army personnel to beef be difficult, but not impossible.” to obtain all types of information. up depleted staff in long-term care Also, dealing with someone who (Food aid, nancial aid, health services information, help for small businesses, homes. She attributes the high infec- is fragile can have an impact on the psycho-social aid) tion rate in long-term care homes to caregiver.

Do not hesitate to call us! We are here for you! the fact that many of its residents “They might be safer in your home É live two and four to a room and in some ways, but the caregiver has share one bathroom. to have support as well. We know 514-933-8796 The system was broken even be- it’s not that safe in a CHSLD, but fore this pandemic, Sandler stressed, there is no easy answer.” with a “one to two-year waiting list As for seniors who call her for to get a bed in one of these facilities.” placement suggestions, Sandler çaç va bien aller! Patients in hospital, when told of the notes that it is unclear whether Everything will be alright! waiting list, who don’t want to go into CHSLDs are taking new residents as Dominique transit beds, often will use all their sav- they send more of them to hospital ings to go into a private, expensive home for treatment for dehydration and ANGLADE while waiting for that coveted bed. other health issues. DÉPUTÉE DE SAINT-HENRI–SAINTE-ANNE Vice-présidente de la Commission des institutions As for the continuing shortage of However, as an example one au- Porte-parole de l’opposition ofﬁciel en matière d’économie personal support workers, she asked, tonomous/intermediate residence Bureau de circonscriptiom why did we not value their work by indicated it was accepting new resi- 3269, rue Saint-Jacques improving their wages and working dents, who will be tested for fever, Montréal (Québec) H4C 1G8 Téléphone: 514 933-8796 conditions? “At $15 an hour, how and isolated for the first 14 days. Télécopieur: 514 933-4986 many of us would be doing the work “And there are some private, very [email protected] that they’re doing, the changing, and expensive CHSLDs that are function- cleaning, and washing. We have these ing well. If someone were in crisis and wonderful people who are doing this had the means and finances, I might work and they are under-paid, under- consider that as a recommendation.” appreciated, and under-supported. [email protected] 8 THE SENIOR TIMES May 2020 theseniortimes.com April Showers bring May Flowers

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theseniortimes.com May 2020 THE SENIOR TIMES 9 Quebec’s International It’s not easy, but look past the market selloff Family LawFirm down only when the health situation Since1957 Financial shows signs of containment – and Fitness this will inevitably happen, despite the •Estate grim reports we are seeing these days. •Divorce/Separation Deborah Leahy As a country, we have the motivation, • Custody + Financial Support the will, the solidarity and the resources •Financial Support to defeat the coronavirus and its •ElderRights These are challenging times. Like •Personal Rights everyone, you are concerned about effects, despite the pain and trauma it •International Family Law keeping your family safe and is now undoubtedly causing. •Immigration Daniel Antonio healthy, and you’re doing your part So, back to our original question: •ProtectiveSupervision Romano Ostrica Avocat -Attorney Avocat -Attorney to help protect your community What should you do? Here are a few 1Westmount Square,Suite 711, Tower1,Westmount, QC H3Z 2P9 from the effects of the coronavirus. suggestions: t: 514-939-1200 And if you’re an investor, you • Remember why you’re investing. www.kalmansamuels.com |[email protected] must also address your financial Given the market decline, you may situation. How should you respond be tempted to change your invest- to the current market volatility and ment strategy. But keep in mind that recent declines in investment prices? your financial goals, such as a com- For one thing, try to avoid what fortable retirement, are longer-term many others seem to be doing: pan- than the shelf life of the coronavirus. icking. The market selloff may feel These goals, not today’s headlines, unsettling, but it appears to partly be should guide your decisions. driven by fear and panic rather than • Re-evaluate your risk tolerance. by economic or financial reality. The recent volatility provides a good Uncertainty is high, but there are test of your ability to weather short- reasons that provide more confi- term swings in your portfolio. If dence in the longer-term outlook, you’re having a hard time coping suggesting that conditions still war- with these losses, your portfolio may rant an eventual rebound. Canadian be positioned too aggressively for unemployment entered this situation your risk tolerance. If so, you might near a 40-year low, with solid wage want to adjust your portfolio mix to growth. We will see a temporary, include more fixed-income securi- but material, disruption to the ties, which can help provide more labour market, of course, along with “downside” protection. However, a decline in economic activity, but this would also affect your long-term households entered this period in growth potential. generally good shape. • Look for buying opportunities. Interest rates remain near historic Stocks are now at their most compel- lows supporting the housing market, ling values in recent years – in other and policymakers have acted swiftly words, there are plenty of compel- to stabilize the economy in the near- ling investments out there. You can term and support a recovery once find many high-quality investments the virus is brought under control. at lower prices, so you may want In addition, while further volatility to consider taking advantage of the We continue to help families and the potential for further weakness opportunity. will likely continue, the steep drops These are trying times for all of us. through challenging times we’ve already seen indicate that the But as an investor, you’ll help your- financial markets have “priced in” the self greatly if you keep the situation likelihood of a short-term recession, in perspective, take a long-term view, At every Arbor location, we’re here to serve. which may mean that the worst of the evaluate your own risk tolerance and stock market pain has already been be receptive to new possibilities. Our devoted funeral and cemetery professionals are dedicated endured, though, of course, there are Stay well. Deborah Leahy is an Investment Ad- to assisting with your immediate needs or advance planning. no guarantees. First, though, it seems likely that visor with Edward Jones, Member CIPF, the investment world will finally calm [email protected] We’re deeply committed to the well-being of our guests and staﬀ. Safety measures are in place, including live-streaming for gatherings, and consultations available in person, by phone and online. THE SENIOR TIMES Contact your nearest location Bringing you the issues since 1986 5890 Monkland Ave. #202, Mtl, H4A 1G2 at ArborMemorial.ca 514-484-5033 • Fax 514-484-8254 theseniortimes.com • [email protected]

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10 THE SENIOR TIMES May 2020 theseniortimes.com Children are the future. Make them your priority. With the announcement by the Quebec government that schools outside Montreal will Generations be reopening May 11 and in Montreal May 19, we feel hopeful and welcome this initiative to Natalie get back on the path to a “new normal.” Bercovici After about two months of stay-at-home time for children and their parents, questions arise. We do not envy the responsibilities of principals every year since 2002. What is incomprehensible and teachers to sort things out for the reopening was a horrible turn of events in the world. The of their schools and with not enough testing, how Covid-19 became obvious to us locally in March safe can it be? and we discovered with horror that too many How much teaching will be accomplished for innocent angels, doctors, nurses, health care the remainder of the term with the new distancing workers, the elderly and the not-so-elderly were and cleanliness procedures put in place? killed through no fault of their own. Our hearts Will there be enough teachers? Will there be go out to their families with our prayers. We enough students returning? Many questions hope and pray that a vaccine be found soon. It is and not enough answers at this point, but there paramount that children live in a normal world is hope and that is good. The not-so-good is that as quickly as possible. Generations Foundation Photo: K. Gaum Generations Foundation events that were planned is planning meals and snacks for approximately This is us such as the Scotia Run/Walk was postponed to 8500 schoolchildren in schools and centers when To find out how you can help us feed our September and our theatre event planned for they are back in school. We are thankful to donors children: [email protected] June 3rd, was cancelled. This event had been held who continue to help us to provide for children. 514-933-8585 • generationsfoundation.com Why would I move into a senior residence now? This is a question I have been getting a lot have to. However, our population is aging and lately. The pandemic has many wondering if it Making the Move many of us will have no choice but to eventually makes sense to eventually move into a senior transition from our existing environment. Fami- residence. Families are reaching out to me Matt lies must deal with mobility challenges, cognitive expressing their concerns. There is fear, confusion Del Vecchio issues, loneliness, increased care requirements, and doubt. This will inevitably result in a trend and ending the burden of home ownership. towards wanting to stay at home longer. There is a reason why Quebec is by far the leader However, when I dig deeper with my question- of our system including increased staff to resident in the country for those 75 and older living in a ing, the real fear seems to be regarding long term ratios, new designs of our long term care homes, senior residence (approximately 18% compared care homes as opposed to seniors residences. stricter infection control protocols, management to less than 8% nationally). Culture, relatively In Quebec, the two primary categories of resi- accountability, and increased care levels to lower costs compared to other provinces, more dences are Résidences privée pour aînés (RPA) improve the health, well being, and dignity of amenities, greater competition, security, and and Centre d’Hébergement et de soins de longue our elderly. our social nature have all been the driving force durée (CHSLD). There are approximately 1800 The bright light may be our RPAs, which we behind their popularity. RPA’s and just over 400 CHSLDs. commonly refer to as senior residences or retire- Will this be sustained? Only time will tell. Let’s The pandemic has clearly demonstrated what ment homes. At the time of writing, there were hope this crisis becomes the vector to improve we already knew – the state of our long-term care 143,000 rental units in Quebec and there were less seniors homes and the treatment of our elderly homes (CHSLD) and the treatment of our elderly than 0.5% of residents with confirmed COVID-19 so we can age in confidence knowing that we will requires drastic improvement. cases. Compare this to CHSLD’s where the be taken care of in our time of need. If there is a silver lining, this dark and sad number of cases exceed 50% provincially and Matt Del Vecchio is the owner of Lianas Services period will be a game changer. We should not just approximately 75% in the Montreal region. Senior Transition Support and host of “Life be talking about increasing wages to orderlies. Why move? Unrehearsed” on CJAD800 Sundays at 4pm. We need to be talking about a complete overhaul The short answer is to not move if you don’t [email protected]

To Our Elders, Thank you for the sacrifices you have made by keeping your distance. Rest assured that we express your concerns to our regional authorities and current government daily, and know that we will always be there for you! Stay safe and please do not hesitate to contact us! Your MNA’s, À nos aîné(e)s Nous souhaitons vous remercier très sincèrement pour les sacrifices que vous faites en cette période difficile. Soyez assurés que nous transmettons chaque jour vos préoccupations à nos partenaires communautaires et au gouvernement. Sachez aussi que nous sommes toujours là pour vous. Merci de continuer d’appliquer les mesures de sécurité et n'hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous. Vos députés, MONSEF DERRAJI CARLOS J. LEITAOO MNA for Nelligan MNA for Robert-Baldwin Official Opposition Critic for SME’s, Chair of the Committee on Public Administration innovation and immigration Official Opposition Critic for Finance 514-695-2440 514-684-9000 [email protected] [email protected]

theseniortimes.com May 2020 THE SENIOR TIMES 11 Can individuals be held liable for spreading COVID-19 X saw nobody else during this time but began Legally Speaking developing symptoms on Day 15. Therefore, it Daniel Romano must be Defendant Y who transmitted the virus BCL, LL.B., MA to Victim X.” Finally, the question of damages Antonio Ostrica LL.C., LL.B., LL.M. will be very interesting. Most cases of COVID-19 are minor. So even if you could prove fault and From the “What-else-can-we-add-to-this- causation, it does not make sense to instigate a Apocalypse” department, many people are difficult case against someone for having caused beginning to worry about legal implications a minor inconvenience. A lawsuit begins to resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. make sense when the repercussions of the faulty We offer home or cemetery In business law we will see many breaches of behaviour are more serious. personalized service contract. In landlord tenant law, we expect more In the cases where the COVID-19 infection had than a few leases going unpaid or completely a major impact, or even proved fatal, it appears abandoned. In real-estate law we expect people that most of the victims were already suffering Universal Monuments wanting to back down from offers to purchase. from other ailments. 528 Crépeau Blvd. In family law we are already seeing a lot of action The detailed opinions of medical experts will Mascouche, QC with respect to visitation during lockdown and be necessary to prove that it was specifically the COVID-19 infection that caused the damages. John Machalani T 514-945-5445 adjusting support payments during the economic SALES DIRECTOR F 450-474-6207 downturn. More than a few people have decided The defendants will of course hire their own legal that a divorce is the best way to move forward. In experts to counter the claim. If causation is clearly elder law we already have two class action suits established, however, the general rule in law is against the Province for several failures relating that “you take the victim as they are.” to long term care standards. If someone is already immunocompromised And in criminal law, we hear from the police and the virus is clearly identified as having caused that there is a surge in reports of domestic their suffering, then the defendant who is at fault Chesed Shel Emes violence. But what about individual liability for for causing their infection is fully at fault for those FUNERAL HOME spreading the virus? resulting damages. Providing affordable burials, for the Jewish community, Yes, in theory an individual can be sued by Civil liability is not the only way that one can for more than 50 years. another individual in Court for spreading the find themselves having to pay money for their 514-273-3211 COVID-19 virus. As usual, a plaintiff would have actions during this period. People are also being 935 Beaumont, Montreal fined amounts in the hundreds and thousands www.jewishfuneral.ca • [email protected] to prove “fault”, “causation” and “damages”. All three steps of this formula will be challenging. of dollars for breaking distancing rules. In such Before the lockdowns began, if someone were cases, the authorities do not need to prove fault, asymptomatic and did not know that they were causation or damages. contagious, it would be hard to find fault for any All that they need to prove is that you broke of their behaviour. the rule. These rules and penalties may seem It is a different story if they knew that they had necessary and reasonable to some and draconian symptoms upon returning from a trip abroad, to others. Regardless of where you stand on the and then decided to go and visit their elderly issue, people have a right to question by what parents in a retirement home. authority our three levels of government can Even if fault is proven, we also must prove order us not to have guests over for Easter or causation. Depending on the circumstances, Passover, or for the first BBQ of the season. We it will generally be almost impossible to prove will dedicate next month’s column to answering medically that it was specifically the defendant these important questions. and not someone else who spread the virus to Antonio Ostrica and Daniel Romano are the victim. Causation would have to be proven attorneys with Kalman Samuels, a family law through legal presumptions which is basically an firm. We invite you to follow us in the next issue exercise in convoluted logic. of The Senior Times. 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12 THE SENIOR TIMES May 2020 theseniortimes.com “How much dignity are we ready to offer?” — union leader Irwin Block Most of these workers are women, economic than targeted toward the who because of their contacts in other human element of our health and Chronic lack of staff willing to part-time jobs, “increase the risk” of social services.” work as personal support workers contracting and spreading the virus, Vachon says all Quebec governments has plagued Quebec’s long-term he noted. What needs to change, says have made the same error in not suf- care facilities, or CHSLDs, for Vachon, is ensuring that there are ficiently involving civil society in years, but it only reached crisis regulations in senior care facilities improving health and social services. level when the COVID-19 virus and enough inspectors to verify that The Coalition Avenir Québec cam- spread to residents and began they are being followed. paign pledge to build a network of infecting and threatening staff. Vachon was reluctant to criticize smaller senior care facilities, dubbed According to Luc Vachon, presi- the way the Legault government has Maisons des aînés, will not solve the dent of the 73,000-member Centrale responded to the pandemic, saying core problems we now face, he said. des syndicats démocratiques, with COVID-19 “merely brought us “It’s not just about the size of the 5,000 members in the health and closer to the breaking point.” building. When you have a resi- social services sector, part of the “The weakness and failures of the dence for 150 people you have more staffing problem is very low pay: the network for senior care have been human resources available, more starting salary for unionized personal known for many years. It comes possibilities for equipment, and re- CSD president Luc Vachon support workers in public and private down to economic factors, how placement staff when someone is ill. facilities in Quebec is about $14 an One of the problems that may much a certain level of care will cost “The issue is not just about the size hour, with a top scale of up to $19. have contributed to the spread of the in dollar terms. of a building, it’s about how we will In other words, the pay is slightly virus to seniors in long term care is “We should look at it another way: organize care, offer training, and a more than Quebec’s minimum wage, the fact that many of these workers How much dignity are we ready to comfortable lifestyle for seniors.’’ which on May 1 went to $13.50 from in Montreal are only engaged part- offer people, and then dedicate the To develop such an approach, $13.10. time and have to hold a second job, financing necessary to get there. the union has proposed an Estates Working conditions are usually Vachon said. “How much is each life that was General style of conference, where worse in the private sector than in “Some of them even have three lost worth? This was happening there are representatives from labour, fully public long-term care homes jobs to make enough to survive. This before COVID-19, and it passed business, the professions, and the including wages, schedules, and is especially the case in Montreal under the radar. We have to put the academy, to develop a framework for vacations, Vachon said. where many of the people hired for individual back into the essence of improving eldercare. The govern- “The workload is also higher in the this work are new arrivals—immi- how we use our resources. ment has not yet said whether it will private sector, but some are better grants who are in a more precarious “We must redefine our objec- hold such a conference. than others.” situation.” tives, which at the moment are more [email protected]

Vignettes from our neighbourhood A message to our community builders The grocer who treats us like his grandparents These are rough times. Many of you have lost touch with your children, Barbara Moser Marcil Ave. ritual unites us all your grandchildren, your friends, and your cherished routine. You This pandemic has changed us in may be feeling very much alone and cut off from the world. Irwin and I went out for our semi- so many ways and one small way You have my compassion, my support, and my empathy during these weekly stroll to our Fruiterie on is that we realize how precious our difficult times. the corner of Monkland and Mar- relationships are with our friends cil where we stock up on fruits and and neighbours. I can assure you that my team and I are working harder than ever, veggies, cheeses, eggs, nuts, and At 7pm every evening, we go out each in his or her home, answering telephone calls and E-mails, trying basically everything we need to on our porch with Rufus, and Irwin to figure out this new reality right along with you. make delicious meals, which are plays his alto recorder while I drum If you have a question or a concern, I’m right here, ready to help. mostly vegetarian. on a pot with chopsticks and slowly Please call me at 514-697-7663 (a member of my team is receiving Our new normal is that Farshad almost every house along our street calls remotely while we are away from the office), E-mail me Nasirian, the son of the owner, comes sends out their inhabitants to bang at [email protected] or follow my social media out to take our handwritten list, goes on drums and pots to thank our accounts, in which I report on daily press conferences and mobilize in with our Interac card, fulfills our healthcare workers for their heroic for immediate and lasting change. needs and desires, and returns with deeds! Children as young as three the receipt and our groceries placed and seniors as old as well… us…. Please know that the situation in long-term care residences angers in bags we have brought. He always participate in this neighbourly show and distresses me, and that I speak to the Government of Quebec and says hello to our dog but Rufus never of solidarity. our regional health authority on a daily basis to convey my concerns. returns the courtesy. We never have One night a police car drove We shall meet again soon. to enter the store nor do we have to along our street and flashed its Until then, please stay safe. wait in line as our neighbours do. lights to thank and encourage us! Farshad is so soliticious and kind. We That small show of love brought count on him to keep us safe! tears to my eyes! Whatever we are One day we arrived and he wasn’t doing a few minutes before 7pm, we there and we were afraid to ask why. remember this ritual and step out to The following day we found out. He join our neighbours for this special Gregory Kelley had been writing his final exam in event. After ten minutes, we wave MNA for Jacques-Cartier Engineering at Concordia and now to one another. Irwin says “Bravo!” Official Opposition Critic for Relations with is about to graduate. We congratu- while other neighbours yell “À de- English-Speaking Quebecers late him and would like him to know main!” as we look forward to the Official Opposition Critic for Forests, Wildlife and Parks how much we appreciate his care and next evening when we can come @AvecGregKelley concern during these difficult times! together again as one. theseniortimes.com May 2020 THE SENIOR TIMES 13 Welcome to our world, Lia and Éloi! We happily announce the birth of Lia Block-Beauregard and Éloi Block-Beauregard on May 1! Proud parents are Méli Beauregard-Bérard and Ariel Block. Proud grandparents are Manon Brisebois, Marie-Claude Beauregard, Daniel Bérard, and Irwin Block. Sun Youth and the spirit of giving during difficult times They partnered with Beyond Meat undergone a makeover. The new site a message on the Wall of Hope. Sun Here at and Subway Canada to donate hun- is steeped in the colours of the com- Youth invites everyone to read the Sun Youth dreds of subs to Sun Youth. Thanks ing summer,” says Ann St Arnaud, messages. Donors have chosen to to their generosity, we picked up Director of the Communications and speak to emergency services teams, Joseph Munro the delicious sandwiches and, along Emergency Services Department. to Quebec front-line workers, or with our regular daily deliveries of “These colours warm our hearts in have addressed messages to the pub- While this pandemic has caused groceries and fresh produce, brought these dark times. They speak of a lic that carry hope, optimism, and illness and financial difficulties for them to families in need. better future with our friends and restore our strength during these thousands, it has also revealed an Now more than ever, Sun Youth family, a tomorrow where we can difficult times. exceptional surge of solidarity. needs your support. We invite you once again be together. The draw- We continue to offer emergency Since the beginning of the pan- to make online donations by visit- ings by children illustrate the poten- services such as our food bank, demic, we have provided over 10,000 ing sunyouth.org. Donations will tial of creativity and imagination, es- medication program, and fire pro- people with food. Our brave and be used to purchase food as well as sential in finding new solutions in a gram. Protocols have been put in committed volunteers and staff work necessities for babies and toddlers. world that has become complex. The place to avoid propagation of the tirelessly to organize and distrib- Your donations will also help sup- chain of individuals represents us virus. Due to the high number of calls, ute these food baskets to families in port seniors with necessities such as and reminds us of the importance of we encourage you to write to servic- need. Our generous donors provide food, personal products and non- unity. The sun, the symbol of our or- [email protected] to book an us with money and/or food to make contact communication. ganization, brings warmth and light appointment with our Emergency sure no one is left behind. For donations of food, hygienic to those who need a boost of hope in Services. If you do not have email, We have received help from for- products, baby products, and other these trying times.” call 514-842-1214. mer Habs star P.K. Subban and his essentials, call 514-842-6822. When making your donation, All our combined efforts will make fiancée, Olympian Lyndsey Vonn. You might notice that our site has you will have the option of writing us a stronger community. Take care. Dear friends of Share the Warmth We are all facing an unprecedented • All food is being distributed MOVERS REPAIRS GUARANTEED crisis that will forever change us. through home deliveries only. We OCTOBERMarch 2019 issue2011COMPLETE ROOF Share the Warmth quickly shifted have the capacity to make 280 home OCTOBER 2011COMPLETE INSURANCE its focus from community programs deliveries a week. COMPLETE MAINTENANCE AND to providing an ProofemergencyProof food We thank you for supporting us! FREE ESTIMATE Proof FINANCING AVAILABLE service to those most in need. Your words of encouragement, offers DaveDear: Lank...... Day: ...... 2019-02-11Our work at a glance to help, and financial donations are SHAKERSDear: ...... RBQ : 5721-5766-01 ...... Day: ...... 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You just know she would be able to fix It’s been at least four weeks now, everything if she could. She is so or wait, maybe six or eight — time adored that songs have been written is very fluid these days — since my about her, a wall mural painted of partner, Tom, and I started our her, and now there’s the Dr. Henry stay-at-home regime. We’re lucky fundraising shoe designed by John to live in White Rock, BC, a small Fluevog! city by the ocean (although we In the early evening, at 7 p.m., don’t have an ocean view), which neighbours bring out their pots and is part of Greater Vancouver so pans and other noisemakers and certainly urban, not rural, but with play a sort of cacophonic orchestral a small-town feel. piece to express their thanks to the What do we do with our days, each healthcare workers, first respond- of which feels like Sunday? Tom has ers and whoever else is on the front his routine: he walks down to the lines. Our neighbourhood is very beach and then “up the mountain” Thyrza Cohen and Tom Satanove close to the local hospital and the fire as he calls it —the steep slope that as long as it’s not raining: from as the season is coming up? More and police stations are also nearby, brings him back to uptown White our condo we can see the Cascades things to worry about — something so a few police cruisers and usually Rock where we live. I have not joined mountain range in Washington I’m an expert at. a fire truck parade up our street and him in that adventure yet, content to State. Speaking of rain, we haven’t Another highlight of our day is sound their sirens as an act of soli- walk around our area, social distanc- had any for a few weeks so now I’m watching Dr. Bonnie Henry, the darity at the same time. ing all the while (most people are starting to worry about whether provincial health officer, give her So there you have it — a slice of very good about it). there will be a drought and also briefing. With her calm and rea- life, at least our life, in our little “City There are lots of gorgeous views about the possibility of wild fires soned demeanor she makes us feel by the Sea.” Barbara and Irwin’s Easy, comforting Baked Broccoli Pasta from Barbara’s kitchen recommended reading list 3 stalks broccoli (chop into ½ in pieces pepper to taste, diced red pepper, onion or leek, The Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason or smaller) and chopped parsley. Cover and simmer till A novel about a World War I soldier who is called 1 cup leek or onions (or half and half) cooked but slightly underdone. upon to practice medicine before he has gradu- In bowl, blend sour cream, cottage cheese, grated 2 cloves garlic, minced ated in extremely difficult circumstances. Sound cheddar/mozzarella. (Reserve ½ cup of cheese). 1 cup chopped parsley familiar? It’s also a love story with a twist. Cook pasta till al dente. 1 cup chopped red or yellow pepper Blend broccoli mixture with pasta and cheese. 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Lennie’s mouse Cornell Medical School, and they and pharmacist — makes a horrible La Peste, or in English The Plague. is….ejecting anti-bodies. Lennie get the cure. discovery. Juliet has chills, aches and Both writers had been journalists has saved the town.” They let him Louisa May Alcott: Little Women: a fever. She obviously has the virus. so both books had the essence of go, and with the solution at hand, Nothing is good about the virus. Yet Friar Lawrence must isolate her truth. So now we must ask: How celebrate with a square dance. it has quickly stemmed the tradi- away from love-smitten Romeo. The would serious fiction writers handle Homer: Odyssey: Ulysses and his tional malicious jokes about doctors Friar puts her in a catacomb under today’s terrifying experiences? merry crew of friends are on a cruise and nurses. The latter especially have his church, telling Romeo “Juliet can Hopefully, not with tragedy, but around the islands of the Aegean Sea. graduated from being mere atten- ne’er be seen from above/;In fact she with solutions and even a few smiles. When one of them gets the sniffles, dants – “Little Women” – to those is dying for your love.” The impulsive Here are a few. the superstitious islanders refuse to Women (and men) who sacrifice time Romeo runs tearfully away when he John Steinbeck: Of Mice And Men: let them dock their boats, saying and family, frequently working with hears she is “dying” and finds her Lennie in this case isn’t a “dumb- they are afflicted with COVID-19. a paucity of necessary equipment, two weeks later, almost recovered. bell”. He’s a smart (if eccentric) The giant Cyclops is more hospitable trying to comfort and console, to With joy, they mime elbow-kiss and biochemist experimenting with (though with one eye, he is myopic), perform dangerous tasks of recov- sing to each other across six feet of “mice” to save “men.” Still, the peo- Ceres the witch is also courteous, ery, to toil hour after hour, endlessly distance: ple of his town–mainly vegans and though she has no choice but to turn using their skills for the survival of “Is this much ado about nothing? Tis PETA radicals–want to get rid of the men into pigs. others. “Little women?” asks one. a dream, not a pleasure. him, though his friend George tries The Sirens try to lull them with “They are Gods and Titans. For Corona today seems the entrance to reason with them. songs of weird placebos (“Oh sailors, In a secular world, they are our to hell;/ divinities.” So we two–and the world–will step Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet: measure for measure The two teenagers, ignorant of the Till–radiant hope!–we sing All’s well COVID-19 Vaccine virus peril, have found love in the that ends well.” Information Grocery program for 70+ in NDG Research participants needed. Remuneration provided for time & travel. These are difficult times and many of us who are not Grocery Response NDG is a to call 1-800-406-6254. Tools for on the front lines feel that we could do more and want to help. grocery ordering and delivery the implementation of similar program for 70+ confined to their initiatives in other regions are There are many ways you can help, and being a participant in homes during the pandemic. available at groceries-ndg.ca important clinical research for COVID-19 is one of them. 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For example, Dario receives in quarantine brings. Once a week a few more things at the bodegas his Math lessons on Mondays, and I go out for groceries, especially at a subsidized price, but to access Spanish lessons on Fridays. These fruits and veggies. other products Cubans need to make are nationwide lessons, and aim to I usually go to an “agro” (food long queues, which is precisely what ensure that every student receives store) nearby where I’m able to go the government is trying to avoid. long distance high quality lessons. by foot and still keep social distance. No doubt they are trying their best, We are not sure when all this At this “agro” normally I can buy 3 but with a flawed economy and USA COVID-19 threat is going to be types of fruits (guava, pineapple and embargo, COVID-19 is emphasizing over. Apparently Cuba will reach the bananas) and some tomatoes, carrots, the hardships of the Cuban people. corona-virus peak in the middle of beetroot, etc. The prices at this place Our synagogue (Centro Sepharade) May, so we are preparing ourselves are expensive for most Cubans and I remains closed, but the staff stay for another month of quarantine. consider myself fortunate to be able active reaching out to those mem- We have an average of 50 new cases to afford it. We are also lucky to live bers who need assistance. Elders are every day throughout the island. in Vedado, which is a better supplied Diana and her son Dario receiving some monetary help and Although health is our priority, it area, where we can find what we food supplies. The government luckily none of our members have is hard not to be concerned about need at a relative near distance. provides eggs and chicken as well as tested positive for COVID-19. the economic impact in our already The country is under lockdown, and rice, beans, sugar, coffee, etc. at the My son, Dario, 10, is okay although debilitated economy. And at the government officials stress the impor- “bodega” (grocery store run by the he is constantly complaining about same time, we are praying for our tance of remaining at home to limit government) but people foresee that how bored he gets at home, and how friends and family members all the spread of the virus. these supplies won’t last until we go much he misses his classmates. It’s around the world. Still people have the need to go back to our normal lives. been a month since we are in quaran- Warm regards and stay safe, out looking for increasingly scarce In an attempt to relieve some tine. The Department of Education __Diana Our advice to smaller residences on how to stay safe Bonnie Sandler and Barbara Moser after each contact. This is because once they touch • Shared common areas should only have two or something and then someone, they could be three people at a time in the room or should not Small residences are faced with exceptional chal- spreading the virus. be used at all. lenges in caring for seniors during this pandemic. • Workers should wear masks at all times, to • Keep in communication with families and limit While large residences are able to isolate resi- protect themselves and the residents. Asympto- or exclude all visitors from entering the home. dents in their own apartments or rooms, equipped matic people can and do transmit the virus so it is Instead of bringing in recreational people, have with private bathrooms, and bring their meals to imperative to protect not only the seniors but the music playing for residents and allow residents to them, small residences are not always able to do workers and their families. watch their own TVs when possible. Rather than this. Many small residences have shared bath- • Workers must be given full time work in one in person visits organize FaceTime chats. rooms and semi-private rooms. residence and not forced to work in two resi- • While some of these “must do’s” may seem ob- How small residences can prevent dences in order to make a living. This has been vious, at this time of crisis we can’t take anything the spread of the virus established but needs to be enforced. for granted. Too many people are not abiding by • When workers enter the premises, they must • If it is not possible to provide meals in each the rules of isolation. Our elderly living in residences change from their street clothes to gowns or room, meals should be served in sittings to avoid are highly vulnerable. Let’s do our best at keeping uniforms, which are cleaned daily. too many residents in the dining room at one them safe and well. We need to avoid a crisis in our • The temperature of each worker should be taken time, ideally one person per table or for a large smaller homes caring for our vulnerable elderly. before their shift. They must immediately wash table, one person at each end. The cognitively Finally, who is supervising these homes at this their hands thoroughly upon entering and after impaired residents could have the first shift so critical time? Is the CIUSS visiting the homes each physical contact with a resident. they do not wonder why they are being left out armed with a list of “must do’s” and following up • Workers should not wear gloves unless changed or they can be fed in their rooms. to make sure that they are enforced?

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theseniortimes.com May 2020 THE SENIOR TIMES 17 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico ing the town with its lovely squares and narrow Times and Places cobblestone streets. It’s an easy town to navigate, and the map we received at the hotel desk is clear Barbara Moser and easy to follow. We flew to Bajio International Airport from There are thousands of vendors, many of them Mexico City on Jan. 1 and took a taxi to San children, selling all manner of colourful purses, Cristóbal de las Casas, about one hour away. scarves, blouses, belts, earrings, little animals The taxis are quite organized. There are four made of clay. It seems there are more child different colours but they all charge the same vendors here than in any other region in Mexico. price: 800 pesos or $56. Girl vendors often carry their babies on their San Cristóbal is set between hills and the backs or nurse them while they sell. elevation, 2200 meters can be a problem is you’re We saw groups of small children minding not used to it. Our hotel, Casa de familia, is a babies, sitting on the squares, probably waiting beautifully renovated colonial mansion and our for their moms to return. It seems sad but we were room features an open-beam ceiling. It’s one of told by two Mexican tourists that the children the most beautiful hotels we’ve stayed in during are happier than most and that after the holidays, our years of travelling. they do go to school. Some don’t even look school The only problem for me was the stairs, about age. It’s particularly sad when you’re sitting in a 20 of them, to get to our room. restaurant or café and are suddenly accosted by a Our hotel was several blocks from the centre four-year-old selling “animalitos.” of town and the grand Zocalo. The streets are The homeless dogs are sad as well but at least some narrow and the sidewalks elevated so if you’re of them seem marked, perhaps by the city. Most of compromised knee-wise, you’ll have trouble them lie in the shade and although they don’t look getting up and down the sidewalks. like they are starving, it’s a sad life for them. We took a small map from the reception desk We stumbled across a wonderful restaurant on and found Real Guadalope St., a kilometer long the third day and spent the rest of the week dining One afternoon we took a tour of the town on a pedestrian mall with a myriad of gorgeous arti- there. It had everything and we enjoyed all our small, open train with other tourists and rather sanal shops, cafes, and restaurants. meals there. enjoyed the slow-moving ride, taking lots of We checked our Lonely Planet guide for Our hotel didn’t come with breakfast so each pictures along the way. restaurants and discovered they weren’t up to morning we would make our way along the nar- The best part about being here was the lovely date. Two of the restaurants listed are closed or row streets and try out a new place. The smallest hotel and the walkable cobblestone streets, where have moved. and least fancy are usually the best with bigger we discovered lots of small cafés and colourful Our days here were spent walking and discover- portions and smaller prices. shops. Out photos tell the story best.

18 THE SENIOR TIMES May 2020 theseniortimes.com A letter from our friend Rey Orellana in La Libertad, Ecuador I received this email from a dear Dear Barbara, running water, elec- is the only way we will stop this. friend who lives in a coastal town The news is terrible tricity, internet, we So tell me about you and your called La Libertad. Renier Orellana especially in Guaya- have food, and every- family. The sea is more blue than is a Cuban architect who immigrated quil where there’s thing is “normal” so ever, there are seagulls and pelicans to Ecuador but has not been able to no space in current far. The confinement all the time. Nature is emerging!!! At work in his field after his first year in cemeteries and situation should last what cost I know, but still… Ecuador. He now manages a home bodies are piling until next Mon- I hope you, the girls, and Irwin are décor store. He speaks three languages up in hospitals and day when, if indi- fine. Love Rey fluently, Spanish, English and freezing containers cators show some Editor’s Note: The immigrants on French. This is his description of what spread over the most improvement little the streets from neighbouring coun- is happening in the coastal region of affected areas. by little and under tries are youth who usually live from Ecuador. I have corrected his gram- New graveyards are under con- government’s strict directions some selling jewellery and homemade mar only for clarity. struction in order to bury the awful business and companies will reopen food to tourists and beachgoers. amount of dead people. Which by to service, my company included. the way some have been killed by But nothing’s certain so far. the virus and some have not, but It is true that some families are in you know how media speculates a bad situation because as you know and can create a bigger cloud than most of them depend on fishing, the real situation. day by day sales etc, a lot of immi- Here in La Peninsula things are grants from Venezuela, Colombia mostly under control. We have are on the streets, begging for food had some casualties, but not even or any help, but as there’s no one close to the rest of the country. on the streets, I really don’t know People are under confinement, all how they manage. I’ve helped some activities are on hold, everything people every time I go for food, is closed except for supermar- but the thing is everything is cut in kets, and of course drugstores and half—even our salaries, and some banks. Downtown market is also companies even had to let go some functioning. Everything from 7 am workers on unpaid leave. till 2 pm when the whole country But all in all, we are alive and good. goes into curfew. People are trying to stay at home as All services are functional, much as possible, and I think this

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