Heeba Abdullah is a Care Coordinator and Occupational Therapist working with the Champlain HCCSS. She holds degrees in BSc and MHSc and is pursuing a Master of Health Administration degree.
In 2020, Ontario's LTC lockdown policies led to the elimination of religious, recreational, therapeutic and social activities for residents, resulting in a spiritual health crisis in LTC homes. As a front-line occupational therapist, I witnessed first-hand the devastating consequences of the removal of spiritual care.