BCSLA, Sanofi & Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. Webinar, 8th October 2020, 10am PST

Ernie Hee, EVP of Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. & Veronica Da Conceicao, General Manager of OPAL by Element, present at a live webinar hosted by BCSLA. This webinar, held on 8^th October 2020, was sponsored by Sanofi-Pasteur.

Ernie Hee, EVP of Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. and Veronica Da Conceicao, General Manager of OPAL by Element, present at this informative live webinar as part of the outreach and engagement efforts of BCSLA to share valuable information and best practices amongst members.

On the topic of “What to do and expect when you get the call of a positive COVID test at your site”, both Ernie and Veronica present a case study of their recent experience OPAL by element, the Flagship Residence of Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. They share what happened from the date of first notification to the lifting of restrictions in October. The case study includes dealing with the notification, collaborating with the CLEAR team from Vancouver Coastal Health, managing the expectations and safety of residents and staff. Insight on handling the media and public, as well as new residents and potential candidates, is also shared.

The live webinar also includes another important topic that is equally relevant and current – “Protecting the Independent Senior: What independent living seniors need to know about staying safe this Fall” presented by Ajit Johal, Founder & Clinical Director of Immunize.io

Ajit talks about the challenges that this vulnerable demograhic face amidst the cocirculation of deadly diseases, Influenza and COVID-19. Without funding for vaccination options, find out what strategies independent living seniors can take to protect themselves as the temperature drops.