Mary's life in a Nursing Home during Covid-19

Covid-19 cases surged across Canada in 2020 with outbreaks erupting in nursing homes numerous times. Nursing homes bear the brunt of the pandemic in Canada; almost half of the deaths from Covid-19 occurring in those aged 80 years and older living in such facilities. The presence of Covid-19 has affected care provision, quality of resident life, and is of serious concern to residents, family members, and staff. This is magnified by the increased complexity and care needs of nursing home residents, which are multifaceted and reflected in individual care and treatment plans that span a range from assistance with activities of daily living to support for those who may be technology dependent.