Community Connection Newsletter | April 2020 | News & Announcements

Tour Our Grand Rapids Campus Without Leaving Your Couch  Michigan's "Stay Home Stay Safe Order" intended to keep us safe, can mean weeks or months of loneliness. This isolation can be particularly hard on seniors who normally depend on a daily routine filled with activities outside of their home. When it ends, you may consider moving a loved-one to a senior community center is the right move to avoid the affects of extended isolation.

Senior living community like Samaritas can provide daily interaction with other people and the peace-of-mind that they're being cared for by professionals. Samaritas offers onsite activities like Bible study and bingo in a faith-based community. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, we're ramping up the fun while maintaining social distancing and other measures to prevent the community spread of this novel coronavirus. Now, you can take a virtual tour of the sprawling Samaritas Senior Living Campus to learn about the continuum of care available for you or your loved one. You can use a smart phone, laptop or tablet to take a virtual walk through the cottages, studio and one-bedroom apartments. Visit samaritas.org/Senior-Living/Locations/Grand-Rapids/Virtual-Tour to check it out. Don't forget to call Diann at (616) 284-5716 for more information or questions.

Sheltering In Place Attending Church

Social distancing doesn't stop us from church! Pictured here is Pastor Josh (wearing a Santa hat to also celebrate "Christmas in April for spirit week) offering residents inspirational words of wisdom. For convenience, Bible study is also being displayed on resident televisions at the Terraces.

See what else is going on at Samaritas this month! Check out the list .

Why the 2020 Census Matters More than Ever

The spread of the COVID-19 virus has forced Americans into a new set of social norms while inadvertently revealing gaps in our social safety nets. This experience has exposed the need for improved emergency systems to support medical care, reduce food insecurity and assist the poor. While no one can predict the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, we do know that population numbers will help determine which regions will receive funding to restore normalcy. You can help by participating in the 2020 Census and making sure that you are counted, even if you’re in a group setting like a senior living community. If you’ve already received your form, you can fill it out by phone or online. It only takes about 20 minutes to do it. A Samaritas guide is available for you to review at bit.ly/2020CensusHelp . If you don’t receive an invitation to respond to the 2020 Census, you may respond online or call this number for assistance (844) 330-2020. Information in multiple languages is also available at 2020census.gov/en/contact-us .    

Census forms will start arriving in your mailbox this month. Samaritas staff member pictured assisting a resident with online Census reporting

Samaritas offers retirement living for seniors with five communities throughout Michigan. Whether you want independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory support or rehabilitation therapy, you’ll find a home that feels right.  Contact us at seniors@samaritas.org to s chedule a tour, learn about promotions and more. 

Samaritas Senior Living Grand Rapids 2000 32nd St. SE | Grand Rapids, MI 49508 | S amaritas.org/Senior-Living | (833) 505-CARE (2273)

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