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Important Guidance for Families with Private Caregivers

March 4, 2021

Private caregivers entering your home should have their own personal protection equipment (at the very least masks and gloves), their own clear policies governing hand washing and as a bare minimum should be screened daily for symptoms of COVID-19. Please ask for their procedures in writing. Many families will source some of their caregiving support […]

COVID-19 Vaccinations

Healthcare News

March 4, 2021

City of Toronto COVID Vaccination Flyer What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine (English) What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine (Tagalog) What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine (Spanish) North York and Mid-town North York General: https://nygh.on.ca/covid19vaccination Sunnybrook: https://sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=novel-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccine-information Downtown Toronto University Health Network: COVID-19 Vaccine Information at UHN […]

COVID-19 Symptoms To Watch For

Healthcare News

March 4, 2021

COVID-19 symptoms range from common to severe respiratory illnesses and include: Fever Cough Muscle aches and tiredness Difficulty breathing Less commonly: sore throat, headache and diarrhea have been reported. Older patients and those with chronic medical conditions may be at higher risk for severe illness. Coronaviruses are spread mainly from person to person through close […]

COVID-19 Online Resources

Healthcare News

March 4, 2021

General Resources Ontario Ministry of Health Public Health Ontario Toronto Public Health Public Health Agency of Canada – COVID-19 Public Health Agency of Canada – Travel Advice Fact Sheets for Clients, Families and Caregivers How to self monitor How to Self Isolate Guidance for home Care Guidance Documents for Healthcare Workers Ministry of Health – Guidance […]

Person Centered Community Care!

Mosaic in the Media

January 11, 2021

An Integrated Internationally Recognized Model of Care.

Jane Teasdale Receives Recognition Award

Mosaic in the Media

January 11, 2021

Jane Teasdale of Mosaic Home Care Services & Community Resource Centre received this recognition award in December 2020 from Elder Abuse Prevention (Ontario). In appreciation of leadership and dedicated service in Elder Abuse Prevention. I would like to thank my Co-Chair Natalie Zabolotsky of Circle of Care and all the other community agencies and individuals […]

The Importance of Social Connections within our Communities: A Person-Centered Community Model of Care

Speaking Engagements

January 7, 2021

Webinar through the Toronto Council on Aging (TCA) Mosaic will be presenting The Importance of Social Connections within our Communities: A Person-Centered Community Model of Care.

Taking Care of Care in the Community

Mosaic in the Media

January 4, 2021

During COVID-19 many families and individuals have decided against Long-term care and older adult retirement residences. The risks of catching COVID19 and of social isolation have been considerable over the period. COVID-19 has also raised the curtain on long standing living and social care conditions in Long-term care. While Long-term care homes supposedly provide 24/7 […]

4th Annual Caregiver Day

Speaking Engagements

October 21, 2020

Organized by Alzheimer Society Toronto and City of Toronto. Jane Teasdale of Mosaic Home Care Services presented on the importance of social connection within our communities: A person-centered community integrated focus on the meaning and being of a caregiver.