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September 2020

COVID-19 Update 17

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Dear family and friends of Castle Senior Living,

We are happy to continue to report that none of the residents at any of our Castle Senior Living communities have tested positive for COVID-19.

The Wisconsin Department of Health is still recommending we restrict all non-essential visitors to our communities. COVID-19 cases are still rising in Waukesha and Milwaukee counties so we must stay vigilant. We are now allowing scheduled outdoor visitation at all our locations. Please contact your community administrator to schedule these outdoor visits. We are also looking to update our visitation policy to allow controlled, safer indoor visits. This will vary dependent on the community and is still a work in progress.

Video calls or virtual visits are still encouraged and available! If you’d like to schedule a virtual visit, please reach out to your community administrator.

We continue to ask everyone to please respect the safeguards that the CDC and the Department of Health have put in place to protect our residents from COVID-19. If residents have to make essential visits out into the community, please continue to sign out of the community and inform staff, so we can account for all our residents in the event that there is an emergency and we need to evacuate the building. We strongly encourage all residents and families to review the CDC recommendations on ”Deciding to Go-Out” before residents make essential trips outside of their assisted living community.

Finally, as we approach the colder months and flu season, we strongly encourage everyone to get a flu shot. This helps protect yourself, your loved one and resources that are needed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. If you have any questions about flu vaccine opportunities for residents, please contact your community administrator.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

September 17, 2020
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Many injuries from falls among older adults are preventable

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The statistics on fall-related injuries are quite staggering. Every 11 seconds emergency department staff across the U.S. attend to an older adult who has taken a fall. One-third of those over age 65 will fall every year.

September is “Fall Prevention Month” in Wisconsin. Our state has one of the highest death rates in the country for accidental falls – twice the national average. It’s why the mission of the Wisconsin Falls Prevention Initiative is to reduce accidental falls, fall-related injuries and deaths among the state’s older adults through community-based and preventative medical care.

How to help older adults take control before a fall:

  • Enroll in a good exercise program – This will help build balance, strength and flexibility.
  • Communicate with your health care provider – How much is your loved on at risk of falling? Be honest and share any recent incidents with professionals to assess the situation.
  • Reevaluate your medications – Are there side effects with medicines that could lead to falling more often? Consult with a doctor or pharmacist.
  • Consider your eyesight and hearing – When you can see and hear well, you’re less likely to fall. Update glasses prescriptions and have eyes checked annually.
  • Review home safety – Are there tripping hazards or low lighting in areas that should be updated? Think about installing grab bars where necessary.
  • Speak with your family – When someone takes a fall, it affects everyone in the home and extended family. Make sure they have much-needed support to keep them from harm.

Through research and planning, many Wisconsin communities have implemented fall prevention or healthy aging programs and associations. There is also a falls prevention workshop available in almost all Wisconsin counties to address the risk factors.  There is proof that the state’s program, Stepping On, has curbed the number older adults who fall each year by more than 30%. You can also learn more on how to fall-proof your home or take a self-assessment survey from the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging.

Here at Castle Senior Living, Fall Prevention is a key focus due to how much it impacts the overall health and wellness of our residents. Our rooms and public areas are set up to avoid tripping hazards and prevent falls. If you have questions or concerns on how to prevent falls at home or elsewhere, we encourage you to reach out. We’re happy to provide support!

September 10, 2020
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COVID-19 Update 16

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Dear family and friends of Castle Senior Living,

We are happy to continue to report that none of the residents at any of our Castle Senior Living communities has tested positive for COVID-19.

The Wisconsin Department of Health is still recommending we restrict all non-essential visitors to our communities. With COVID-19 cases still rising in Waukesha and Milwaukee counties, we must stay vigilant. However, as stated in our previous update we are now allowing scheduled outdoor visitation at all our locations. Please contact your facility administrator to schedule these outdoor visits.

Video calls or virtual visits are still encouraged and available! If you’d like to schedule a virtual visit, please reach out to your facility administrator.

We continue to ask everyone to please respect the safeguards that the CDC and the Department of Health have put in place to protect our residents from COVID-19. If residents have to make essential visits out into the community, please continue to sign out of the community and inform staff, so we can account for all our residents in the event that there is an emergency and we need to evacuate the building. We strongly encourage all residents and families to review the CDC recommendations on ”Deciding to Go-Out” before residents make essential trips outside of their assisted living community.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

September 3, 2020
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