You Can Finally Visit Your Grandparents Again At Ontario's Long-Term Care Homes

Outdoor visits with long-term care residents are allowed as of Saturday!

Photo of senior residents with their caregivers
Nisbet Lodge | Facebook
Toronto Associate Editor

As Ontario's outdoor gathering limits are increased to five people, the Ministry of Long-Term Care is finally allowing family members and friends to visit their loved ones at Ontario's long-term care facilities.

Starting on Saturday, May 22, visitors will be able to spend time outdoors with long-term care residents.

A memo issued by the Long-Term Care Pandemic Response office outlines a list of rules for the outdoor visits, which will only allow up to two visitors at one time in addition to essential caregivers, and not counting children under the age of 2.

All visitors will need to be screened when they arrive, but won't be required to do a rapid antigen test since the visit will take place outside. Visitors will not be allowed to go beyond the entrance of the LTC facility and must adhere to mask and physical distancing protocols at all times.

This positive news comes after the province announced that long-term care residents are allowed to hug their fully vaccinated caregivers and enjoy communal activities with other residents again.

From Your Site Articles
TorontoNewsNews
  • Alex Arsenych
    Toronto Associate EditorAlex Arsenych (she/her) was a Calgary-based Associate Editor at Narcity Canada, covering everything from what's trending across the country to what's happening near you. On top of her Bachelor of Journalism, Alex graduated with a history degree from the University of Toronto. She's passionate about past and present events and how they shape our world. Alex has been published at Now Magazine, Much, MTV, and MTV Canada.

11 reasons why I won't return to Canada after moving to the US 10 years ago

And no, none of these are political.

This picture-perfect Toronto neighbourhood is the best spot to live in the city, locals say

Would you move here?

This Ontario beach with a 40 km silky sandspit is one of Ontario's most 'underrated' getaways

It's never too early to plan a summer escape.

Canadian passport fees are going up this month and you'll pay more to get the travel document

"Fees for travel documents will be adjusted each year to align with inflation."

BC is getting rid of time changes and the last spring forward is this weekend

The province will soon be on daylight saving time permanently.

Gene-edited pork has been approved in Canada but labels aren't mandatory

It's the only genetically modified meat approved for sale in Canada.

I moved to Toronto and discovered the worst thing about renting here (it's not the prices)

It's not for the weak!

5 reasons why you need to pack up and leave Ontario for Calgary immediately

As an ex Ontarian, here’s why I chose to uproot my life.

Ontario's safest cities for driving were revealed and you might not expect the top locations

It's based on accidents and infractions like distracted driving and speeding. 🚗

These are all the Canadian Girl personality types — and yes, you are one of them

Once in our life we will meet a strong-willed girl who's from Thunder Bay.