Assisted Living

The Plan for Vaccinations in Senior Housing

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Residents and employees in senior housing facilities are among the first to receive vaccines against COVID-19 together with healthcare workers in the country. This great news will enable seniors and their families to rest assured that senior housing communities are safe to live in the future.

 

That said, all the health protocols will be followed, such as wearing masks and observing social distancing, along with the robust safety procedures like deep cleaning, screening, testing, and sanitizing for everybody to be safe.

 

Senior housing preparation for COVID-19 vaccination

 

Even with hopes of getting back to normal operations this year, it consequently depends on the widespread distribution of a safe and effective vaccine. Nevertheless, it will vary by state guidelines that regulate the plan for vaccinations in senior housing.

 

Options for vaccine deployment in senior housing

 

Influence on existing partnerships with pharmacy with other medical providers

 

Owners may have existing partnerships with local pharmacies.  Ambulance providers, community health centers, local hospitals, regular flu vaccine clinics, and visiting nurse agencies can be influenced to administer the vaccines.

 

Partnership with local health board

 

It is essential to know how the local health board operates clinics and if they have capacity to administer vaccines. The local health board can also schedule a clinic for senior housing residents.

 

Mass vaccination sites, provider, and pharmacy

 

The residents and staff can look for a site where to conduct a mass vaccination. Certainty, appropriate identification is mandatory to prove that staff and residents meet approval for senior housing prioritization.

 

So, residents need documentation to verify that they live in public or private subsidized or affordable senior housing. The staff will need a letter from the employer organization and employee identification card issued by the state.

 

Several other areas for local or mobile vaccine distribution are under consideration. Information about the location of the vaccination will be under regular updates.

 

The CDC recommends that residents and workers in long-term care facilities are among the first to receive vaccinations.

 

Plan after the first vaccine distribution

 

There are providers planning to distribute the vaccines to the associates of the communities after the first round distributions. That is because they are the ones most likely to leave the community, being more likely to spread the virus.

 

Most importantly, residents will receive education from the company about the importance of getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

 

To conclude, you may experience normal side-effects, like chills, fatigue, fever, and  injection site pain, depending on the type of vaccine administered.

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Richmont Senior Living is proud to serve Ashland, NE and the surrounding cities: Memphis, Springfield, South Bend, Greenwood, Murdock, Waverly, Murdock, Ithaca, and Chalco

assisted living facilities

A Look Inside Life at Assisted Living Facilities

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Living with seniors can be more than just a challenge for some because you need to ensure that they get the daily dose of their medicine and that you can assist them in doing activities of daily living. But what if you can live without any of the concerns, while letting them experience a new life as they learn new skills or pick-up old hobbies? Well, that is what you can get when you consider assisted living for seniors. Seniors living in assisted living facilities will get long-term housing and care. In fact, even if the residents are generally active, they may need support for daily living activities, which include bathing, dressing, and using the comfort room.

 

That is why seniors can take advantage of personalized care, healthy meals, and a range of social activities that interest them. But of course, they can get a sense of community in a safe, residential environment.

 

Short background about assisted living

 

This concept was first implemented in 1981 after Park Place in Portland, Oregon started business for assisted living services. This gave way for various establishments to open their doors for personal care and board homes, group homes, and residential care homes.

 

So, the business came from various small private establishments to large not-for-profit to for-profit establishments. Most of them are apartment communities offering services on the basis of the needs of individual residents.

 

The services include housekeeping, housing, meals, socialization, and transportation. Optionally, other services include bathing help, dressing help, exercise classes, medication reminders, and physical therapy, among others.

 

Advantages of assisted living facilities

 

Individual care

 

A resident who requires more care will be assisted out of bed and into the bathroom. This will include turning of the shower, helping him or her get out of her night clothes and into the shower. Based on the service plan, the resident will get all the help that he or she needs.

 

Nutritious meals and opportunity for socialization

 

A resident is able to cook on their own but can walk into the dining area to eat with friends. Since the food is varied and nutritious, each day will be a day to look forward to. Moreover, the menus are designed by the dietitian, while meals are served just like see on the restaurants.

 

Enjoy activities nearby or at home

 

Daily programs include exercise, spiritual activities, and mind games. There are also seasonal fun activities to enjoy, such as carving or painting pumpkins. This will enhance the body, mind, and spirit of the residents as it stimulates mental, physical, and spiritual environment.

 

Accessible public and private areas

 

Assisted living facilities are accessible to persons with disability. This makes life easier for those with minor handicaps, including those with hip replacement. It can be a good place for residents recovering from debilitating conditions or illnesses like stroke.

 

Many other advantages are given to the residents, such as staff care, independent and group activities, and visitor hours.

 

Overall, scheduling a tour is always the best way to get a goo look at life on the inside.

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Richmont Senior Living is proud to serve Ashland, NE and the surrounding cities: Memphis, Springfield, South Bend, Greenwood, Murdock, Waverly, Murdock, Ithaca, and Chalco