Across the country, seniors’ lives are being upended as continuing care retirement communities take aggressive steps to protect residents from #COVID19, the illness caused by the novel #coronavirus.
📝: @judith_graham khn.org/news/in-shutti…
These communities offer a spectrum of services ― independent living, #assistedliving and #nursinghome care — serving older adults with disparate needs, from the very healthy to the very ill. #KHNaging
Since mid-March, aided by guidance from @CDCgov, many places have instituted strict policies.
Most often, group activities are being canceled. #Nonessential visitors aren’t allowed. Dining rooms have closed, and meals are being delivered to people in their rooms. #COVID19 #KHNaging
khn.org/news/in-shutti…
All residents, including seniors in independent living, are being asked to stay in their rooms most of the time. Leaving campus is strongly discouraged.
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