Community Connection Newsletter | April 2020 | News & Announcements

Cynthia Cook Named Employee of the Month  By: Rachel Dick

Our Employee of the Month for March was Cynthia Cook! Cynthia has been working as a Certified Nurses Aid in our Rehab department for 18 years. She has a 24 year old son and has been married to her husband for 9 years. Cynthia is an avid shopper and is always out to find a good deal! She loves being a part of the rehab team because she feels like she gets to make a difference in her patient’s lives. In the future she would like to further her education in the medical field. Congratulations Cynthia!

Sheltering In Place Tons of fun with chalk! "Thanks Yimarie and Traci you sure made Sheryl smile "

Join us for one the upcoming events listed below.

Hospice of Michigan Training Hosting a FREE Continuing Education Training. All are welcome to attend and will receive a certificate of completion. 1 credit hour CE for nurses and social workers.  Human Trafficking Awareness May 28, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Location: The Chapel at Samaritas 460 Pearl Street - Cadillac Understanding Your Grief April 6 – May 11, 2020 (Mondays, 9:30 – 11:30am) Location: The Chapel at Samaritas Senior Living – 460 Pearl Street – Cadillac

Other weekly grief support opportunities in Cadillac: WeCare Grief Support Group Every Tuesday at 9 a.m. Location: Big Boy Restaurant 1310 South Mitchell St – Cadillac Walk – In Grief Support Every Tuesday at 11 a.m. Location: Munson Hospice Office 618 South Mitchell St – Cadillac

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 C adillac 460 Pearl Street | Cadillac, MI 49601 | S amaritas.org/Senior-Living | (833) 505-CARE (2273)

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