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Life at the Edmonton General
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Settling In
It is our hope that you and your loved ones feel welcome and make yourself at home at the Edmonton General. Below are some suggestions as to how we may help you and your family feel at home. Please feel free to share any suggestions or comments anytime with a member of our staff.
 
Creating your Personal Space
Bring in personal items that give you a sense of home. Suggestions include:
- photographs
- mementos
- plants
- an easy chair
- conforters, bedspreads and lap blankets
- a clock, radio and television
 
Staff will arrange to have your pictures and mementos hung in your room.
 
You can also choose to have your room painted from a select palette of colors. Ask your Resident Care Manager for details and costs.
 
 
 
Feeling Comfortable
Wear clothes that you will be comfortable in and use your favorite toiletries to make sure you feel good. Suggestion include:
- loose-fitting tops, elastic-waisted pants and back-opening dresses
- undershirts and warm socks
- housecoats
- non-slip shoes
- combs, brushes, cosmetics, hand mirrors
- toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, lotions, shampoos
- razors, nail clippers/files
 
Please remember to identify your personal belongings with your name.
 
Special Considerations
Due to limited space and safety concerns, please discuss with your Resident Care Manager, any large or electrical items you would like to bring in. All electrical items must pass a safety inspection before use.
 
 
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Clean Air Environment
 
As of October 3, 2005 Edmonton General became a smoke-free environment. We are committed to providing residents, visitors, staff and volunteers with a smoke-free site. Smoking will not be permitted on our property which includes the building and parking lot.
 
For more information on quitting smoking please contact the Smokers' Help Line at 1-866-332-2322 or visit their website.



 



 



 



 
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