We FRINEDS
c.c.Hon. Deborah Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
Kim Baker, CEO, Central Local Health Integrated Network (LHIN)
MPPs representing the stakeholders in GTA
Regional Councillors, York Region
Councillors - City of Toronto, City of Markham, Town of Richmond Hill
PETITION
We FRIENDS OF MON SHEONG, respectfully request Mon Sheong Foundation to revisit its ill-conceived scheme to “regulate traffic” by way of a Pay Parking for Visitors & Volunteers Plan at Mon Sheong Richmond Hill Long Term Care Centre (LTCC).
WHY: Our re WHY our reasons are:
the plan fails to address the root of the problem: INADEQUATE PARKING;the plan restricts, limits and in effect, DISCOURAGES ACCESS to the LTCC;the plan will have a NEGATIVE IMPACT on the well-being of the residents. Reduced visits from loved ones would HARM RESIDENTS' PSYCHOLOGICAL, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH;the plan is DISRESPECTFUL OF VOLUNTEERS and belittle their contribution to the residents' quality of life;the plan fails to consider its economic impact on many residents and their family members - assuming that such fee is nominal to all LACKS INSIGHT AND COMPASSION - to some elderly pensioners with meager income, even $5 per day would force them to make unpalatable choices.WHAT WE ASK:
engage and consult with stakeholders; conduct study by subject experts and present such findings to the community at large;ensure this decision making process is transparent and accountable; for example, both the community and the Ontario Government is entitled to be assured that Mon Sheong Court Richmond Hill, the commercial enterprise at the adjoining lands, does not in any ways, directly or indirectly, affect the operation of the LTCC;an immediate increase of visitor parking allotted spots from 22 to 30.immediate revocation of its decision to Pay Parking for Visitors and Volunteers and undertake to hold moratorium until the conclusion of a long term, viable solution - including development of multi-level parking on vacant land and/or reassign parking at Mon Sheong Court Richmond Hill.Please sign the petition to demand an immediate revocation of Mon Sheong Foundation's Pay Parking for Visitors & Volunteers Plan.
There is a paper-based version of this petition, please sign only one of the two versions, not both.
Please share this petition, let everyone know, encourage all to sign. Every family members should sign, it is NOT limited to one signature per family.
To contact the Executive Committee of Family Council, please email [email protected]
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Updates
November 18, 2013
Reaching 500 signatures is a significant reminder of how deeply people care about the dignity of our residents. This support proves that family access and volunteer contributions are not optional extras but essential parts of long-term care.
Reached 500 supporters
November 16, 2013
November 14, 2013
Reaching five hundred signatures will provide a clear indication that our community demands an accessible environment for our loved ones. Please circulate this petition to those who recognize that the quality of life for residents depends on the consistent presence of family and volunteers.
November 9, 2013
Reaching one hundred signatures highlights how many people share a genuine concern for the accessibility of this facility. It is clear that the community values the time spent with residents far more than administrative convenience. This early response gives our request a much stronger foundation as we move forward.
Reached 100 supporters
November 7, 2013
31 Comments
From C. HO. Are there any parking statistics available on the parking? i.e who is using the parking, for what purposes, for how long...etc?. A study should be conduct first before any action is taken. If Management is to take any action based on anecdotal information, it is simply not acceptable. This unilateral action taken by the management is not handled professionally in my opinion. It reflects badly on the management on how they are doing business. In any case, if the final decision is to charge for parking at Mon sheong LTC, then there should be limited staff parking and everyone (including the staff) should be treated exactly the same way. After all, everyone in the Mon Sheong LTC family are all in same boat.
Pay parking won't solve the limited parking space problem, But will have a great impact on the well- being of the residents.9 -- 5 is the best time for the residents to enjoy the company of the family and friends. After dinner they will either be in bed or too tired to enjoy our company. Do we go just to sing them the lullabyor just watch them sleeping?
Charging parking fee will not solve the real problem of insufficient parking space because most visitors and volunteers can only get to the Centre by car. The Centre is in the suburb, with very limited public transit available. This Pay Parking scheme is just to increase revenue for Mon Sheong. It will reduce family member visits and hurt the senior residents.
If there is a budget issue, I am sure the "Friends of Mon Sheong" & its stakeholders are willing to find a way to increase the revenue (through donations and other means) provided the Board has look at ways to reduce cost and save. Involve the stakeholders, we are all in the same boat.
I am visiting my dad every day especially bring soup during lunch or dinner time to feed him instead relying on PSW. This new amended free only after 5pm does not work. MS is not adding new parking from new building and does not have intention to switch staff parking to visitor parking to alleviate the pressure of not enough parking. They just want to increase revenue without solving the core problem
There are many many other ways to raise money, instead of putting your hands into the pockets of those who spend their time to take care of the seniors.
Why the family/friends has to paid for parking to visit the residents.
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We FRINEDS
c.c.Hon. Deborah Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
Kim Baker, CEO, Central Local Health Integrated Network (LHIN)
MPPs representing the stakeholders in GTA
Regional Councillors, York Region
Councillors - City of Toronto, City of Markham, Town of Richmond Hill
PETITION
We FRIENDS OF MON SHEONG, respectfully request Mon Sheong Foundation to revisit its ill-conceived scheme to “regulate traffic” by way of a Pay Parking for Visitors & Volunteers Plan at Mon Sheong Richmond Hill Long Term Care Centre (LTCC).
WHY: Our re WHY our reasons are:
the plan fails to address the root of the problem: INADEQUATE PARKING;the plan restricts, limits and in effect, DISCOURAGES ACCESS to the LTCC;the plan will have a NEGATIVE IMPACT on the well-being of the residents. Reduced visits from loved ones would HARM RESIDENTS' PSYCHOLOGICAL, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH;the plan is DISRESPECTFUL OF VOLUNTEERS and belittle their contribution to the residents' quality of life;the plan fails to consider its economic impact on many residents and their family members - assuming that such fee is nominal to all LACKS INSIGHT AND COMPASSION - to some elderly pensioners with meager income, even $5 per day would force them to make unpalatable choices.WHAT WE ASK:
engage and consult with stakeholders; conduct study by subject experts and present such findings to the community at large;ensure this decision making process is transparent and accountable; for example, both the community and the Ontario Government is entitled to be assured that Mon Sheong Court Richmond Hill, the commercial enterprise at the adjoining lands, does not in any ways, directly or indirectly, affect the operation of the LTCC;an immediate increase of visitor parking allotted spots from 22 to 30.immediate revocation of its decision to Pay Parking for Visitors and Volunteers and undertake to hold moratorium until the conclusion of a long term, viable solution - including development of multi-level parking on vacant land and/or reassign parking at Mon Sheong Court Richmond Hill.Please sign the petition to demand an immediate revocation of Mon Sheong Foundation's Pay Parking for Visitors & Volunteers Plan.
There is a paper-based version of this petition, please sign only one of the two versions, not both.
Please share this petition, let everyone know, encourage all to sign. Every family members should sign, it is NOT limited to one signature per family.
To contact the Executive Committee of Family Council, please email [email protected]
Please note: after you signed the petition, iPetitions may ask you for a donation, this donation is made to iPetitions only; iPetitions does not endorse nor support our cause. If you decide not to donate, simply close your session at the donation screen.
Updates
November 18, 2013
Reaching 500 signatures is a significant reminder of how deeply people care about the dignity of our residents. This support proves that family access and volunteer contributions are not optional extras but essential parts of long-term care.
Reached 500 supporters
November 16, 2013
November 14, 2013
Reaching five hundred signatures will provide a clear indication that our community demands an accessible environment for our loved ones. Please circulate this petition to those who recognize that the quality of life for residents depends on the consistent presence of family and volunteers.
November 9, 2013
Reaching one hundred signatures highlights how many people share a genuine concern for the accessibility of this facility. It is clear that the community values the time spent with residents far more than administrative convenience. This early response gives our request a much stronger foundation as we move forward.
Reached 100 supporters
November 7, 2013
31 Comments
Mon Sheong will not make money from me. If I have to pay to visit my mother, parking fee will come from the donation and raffle tickets etc that I would otherwise be contributed to Mon Sheong.
From C. HO. Are there any parking statistics available on the parking? i.e who is using the parking, for what purposes, for how long...etc?. A study should be conduct first before any action is taken. If Management is to take any action based on anecdotal information, it is simply not acceptable. This unilateral action taken by the management is not handled professionally in my opinion. It reflects badly on the management on how they are doing business. In any case, if the final decision is to charge for parking at Mon sheong LTC, then there should be limited staff parking and everyone (including the staff) should be treated exactly the same way. After all, everyone in the Mon Sheong LTC family are all in same boat.
Pay parking won't solve the limited parking space problem, But will have a great impact on the well- being of the residents.9 -- 5 is the best time for the residents to enjoy the company of the family and friends. After dinner they will either be in bed or too tired to enjoy our company. Do we go just to sing them the lullabyor just watch them sleeping?
Charging parking fee will not solve the real problem of insufficient parking space because most visitors and volunteers can only get to the Centre by car. The Centre is in the suburb, with very limited public transit available. This Pay Parking scheme is just to increase revenue for Mon Sheong. It will reduce family member visits and hurt the senior residents.
If there is a budget issue, I am sure the "Friends of Mon Sheong" & its stakeholders are willing to find a way to increase the revenue (through donations and other means) provided the Board has look at ways to reduce cost and save. Involve the stakeholders, we are all in the same boat.
I am visiting my dad every day especially bring soup during lunch or dinner time to feed him instead relying on PSW. This new amended free only after 5pm does not work. MS is not adding new parking from new building and does not have intention to switch staff parking to visitor parking to alleviate the pressure of not enough parking. They just want to increase revenue without solving the core problem
There are many many other ways to raise money, instead of putting your hands into the pockets of those who spend their time to take care of the seniors.
Why the family/friends has to paid for parking to visit the residents.
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Mon Sheong will not make money from me. If I have to pay to visit my mother, parking fee will come from the donation and raffle tickets etc that I would otherwise be contributed to Mon Sheong.