Peter Dawson Lodge

s well as window coverings, linens and towels. Housekeeping: Rooms are dusted, vacuumed and cleaned by regular housekeeping staff on a weekly basis. Meals: The Lodge follows a six week rotating menu which has been approved by a certified dietician. We take pride in our home cooked meals. Family and friends are invited to attend meals. Laundry Service: All residents are free to wash their personal laundry in the resident laundry room. In the case where a resident does not wish to do his/her own laundry, the lodge provides a laundry service. Medication Assistance: The Lodge administers a Medication Assistance Program in consultation with local Physicians and Pharmacies. Maintenance: The Lodge has a full-time maintenance person to take care of any necessary repairs and maintenance from plumbing and heating problems to hanging pictures and accessories. Hair Care: A private hairdresser comes in to the Lodge and provides hair service to the Residents (women and men). Medical Service: Medical services are available through Home Care. This service includes assisted bathing, regular visits from a health nurse and monthly blood pressure clinics. In addition, a foot doctor and hearing aid specialist make regular visits to the Lodge. Storage: Locker storage is available however it is somewhat limited. Office and Mail Service: All residents are issued a Post Office box. Mail is picked up daily at the Vulcan Post Office and sorted into Residents mail boxes. Out-going mail is delivered to the Vulcan Post Office on a daily basis. Recreation: The Lodge provides a wide range of life enrichment activities to enhance the physical, emotional, social, spiritual and intellectual needs of Lodge residents. Resident’s Council: Lodge residents have the opportunity to participate in the Resident’s Council. Meetings take place the 1st Tuesday of each month. Council is involved in fundraising, Lodge and community issues and often have guest speakers. Security: The Lodge has non-medical staff on duty 24 hours per day. Parking: Parking with plug-ins is available to Lodge Residents.