Nurses & Senior Living Communities
CELEBRATING THE 200 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE - MAY 12, 2020.
Florence Nightingale was a manager and trainer of nurses during the Crimean war; she was later credited with professionalising the roles of nurses and bringing credibility to the role of modern nursing care. We owe Florence Nightingale a debt of gratitude for the contribution that nurses provide in our health care today, and especially care in senior living.
The role of nurses and care in a senior living community is integral to it’s success. A typical senior living community that includes a “care” component in addition to independent and supportive living is lead by a Director of Care. A senior living community allows those 65 years or older to live independently, add supportive living for help with small things and access care if and when needed within the community.
The Director of Care participates in the overall management of the community as well as leading a team of dedicated nurses and care aides for the residents in care. Nurses are responsible for the treatment plans and administration, in addition to health monitoring and day to day care. Nurses work closely with the community management, staff, residents and families. Their position requires a vast description of education, training, and skills.
For example, during this pandemic, senior living communities rely heavily on the Director of Care to set cleaning and protective equipment protocols, monitor staff health, or set restrictions on visitors to ensure the continued health of everyone at the community. In short, the care component in senior living wouldn’t be possible without nurses, and for that we are very thankful.
Aquara is unique in Victoria for their choice of either purchasing or renting in an aging-in-place retirement community. Upon completion, Aquara will offer 47 condos, 75 rental suites and 35 care units.
Aquara Discovery Centre is open at #110 – 645 Tyee Rd. Phone: 250-940-5155.