Staying Optimistic Despite COVID-19 Precautions

Staying Optimistic Despite COVID-19

While life has certainly changed Precautions for all of us with the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States, the res- Facetime, Skype, One Day videos idents and associates at Remington and other creative means. Heights Senior Living Community We are also continually monitoring are making the best of it and staying and following additional guidance optimistic. from the CDC and state and local health departments.

Our No. 1 priority is the health, We help facilitate “window visits” in safety and comfort of our residents. our auditorium for families to visit and We have been following protocols see their loved one, and courtyard visfrom the CDC, state and local gov- its for families to visit in person with erning agencies since March 9. social distancing being practiced.

To limit our residents’ exposure We are so thankful that during this to COVID-19, we have implemented critical time our staffing remains these safeguards: consistent. This is a testament to n We screen all associates at the all the incredible group of caring, start of their shift, including taking committed associates that work for their temperature. us who are living our mission, vision n Associates are wearing face masks. and values each day. n New move-ins must be asymptom- For example, staff members are goatic, have a negative Covid test re- ing on grocery runs for our residents. sult, and follow the same isolation Our staff keep the residents engaged guidelines as our residents. with Root Beer Float carts, Wacky n Intentional infection prevention Wednesday, and having entertainers and protocols and enhanced staff perform outside their windows. training include frequent cleaning “It’s just the little things that go a and disinfecting. long way, and faith over fear,” shared n Doors are secured 24/7. the Marketing Director. n We are observing full visitor Our residents say it best, though. restrictions. “I am extremely fortunate to be at n Residents are served their Remington Heights,” said resident selected meal Assisted Living resident. “Through n Residents are encouraged to be at this virus crisis, everyone is caring, a safe distance from others while attentive, helpful and kind. I feel wearing a face mask while out in safe with the precaution measures, our common spaces. and I am thankful to be here!” ~ n We are aiding communication with family members by cell phones, computer apps, Zoom, Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Remington Heights. See ad on page 101.