Preparing for the Move

South Centennial Manor - Preparing for the Move

In preparing for the move into the South Centennial Manor, we invite all applicants to visit the unit. The unit is fully furnished with all the comforts and conveniences the Resident should require.

The Resident will provide:

Personal clothing
Personal requirements
Private telephone as previously discussed
Personal reading material
Dry cleaning charges
Hairdressing and beautician charges

All clothing and personal articles must be labeled prior to admission. Unit staff will advise as to this procedure. Materials required to colour-code Residents' clothing for identification purposes is provided by the unit. If additional articles are needed through the year, we request that family members assist Residents with the purchase. Please ensure any additional items are labeled.

All clothing and personal articles are the responsibility of the Resident. The laundry washes clothing carefully, but cannot be responsible for shrinkage or clothing wearing out from excessive washing.

The Resident or family should take the responsibility for dry cleaning.

It is necessary to discourage Residents from bringing personal belongings of a valuable nature into the unit as the South Centennial Manor will not be held responsible for missing, lost, or stolen items, including dentures and glasses. Arrangements for storage of such items must be made prior to admission.

What the Resident Should Bring

Clothing

For advice as to the most appropriate type of clothing, all new Residents and/ or families are encouraged to speak to the Unit Staff prior to purchasing a new wardrobe:

Whenever possible, all clothing should be wash and wear.
All clothing should be that which is easiest for the Resident to put on independently.
Resident's clothing must be labeled.
Any alterations to clothing that are necessary for ease of dressing should be done prior to the item being brought to the unit.
All new items being brought into the unit must be labeled and the Unit Staff should be informed in order to keep an accurate inventory of each Resident's belongings.

Suggestions for Males:

4 pairs pajamas
2 bathrobes
3 pairs washable slippers
2 pairs walking shoes
6 pairs washable pants
6 shirts
3 washable sweaters
jogging suits as needed
6 T-shirts or undershirts
8 underwear
6 pairs socks
belts or suspenders
seasonal outerwear

Suggestions for Females:

6 washable outfits (slacks or dresses whichever is preferred and easier for the Resident)
3 slips
8 pairs panties
6 vests or bras
3 washable sweaters or shawls
pantyhose as needed
jogging suits as needed
3 pairs cotton ankle socks
6 pairs pajamas or nightgowns
2 housecoats
3 pairs washable slippers
2 pairs walking shoes
purse (if desired)
seasonal outerwear

Note: In order to protect staff, patients, residents and visitors from potential adverse effects of environmental allergies caused by some scented products, the Hospital requests that staff, patients and residents refrain from using colognes, aftershaves, perfumes, scented hairsprays and other scented products. Wearing deodorant is encouraged, provided that they are not strongly scented.

Personal Articles

Deodorant
Brush and Comb
Toothbrush with Case
Dusting Powder
Cologne or Perfume
Hand Mirror
Shaver or Razor (NO STRAIGHT RAZORS)
Hair Curlers
Assorted Cosmetics (if desired)
Clothes Brush
Hobbies and Crafts
Personal Reading Material